It was also good to meet IQ Capital during the visit and discuss its role in supporting Nyobolt’s growth — a good example of how the right investment partnership can help turn world-class research into real-world impact.
As someone passionate about strengthening the UK’s skills pipeline, universities, and spin-out ecosystem, it is genuinely inspiring to see a local company developing technology that will more sustainably power the industries of the future.
Its breakthroughs in high-power, fast-charging battery technology show exactly what can be achieved when cutting-edge research and entrepreneurial ambition combine with the drive to advance our low-carbon energy transition.
Last week I had a fascinating visit to @nyobolt.bsky.social, an Impington-based company, which builds super-fast charging, high power, and long cycle-life lithium-ion batteries. It's a shining example of the world-class innovation that defines the Cambridge ecosystem.
Adult learning is a powerful tool for personal growth, economic resilience, and social cohesion but for too long has been undervalued and underfunded.
That's why I support the AoC's #AdultLearning campaign and call on the government to recognise and invest in lifelong learning.
Colleges Week is held each year to celebrate the important work colleges do all year-round to support learners and their communities. This year’s theme is Skills for All, with a particular focus on adult learning.
The Beacon Awards, which this year were held during #CollegesWeek2026, celebrate the best and most innovative practices in further education (FE) colleges and show the impact that they have on people, communities and the economy.
The initiative provides careers advice, help with job searching, referrals to training, and access to other local services.
The team won the Award for Excellence in Careers & Enterprise after bringing together CRC, employers, and local voluntary groups to support young people not in education, employment or training (NEET), adults changing careers, people made redundant, and those facing social or financial challenges.
I was delighted to celebrate with Cambridge Regional College and St Neots Citizen Hub after they won an award for excellence at the Association of Colleges (AoC) Beacon Awards in Parliament yesterday.
We have a duty to defend our brave British troops and citizens in the region, but that should be the limit of British operations. The UK must not be complicit in illegal or unwise military action again.
Starmer must come to Parliament and give MPs a vote. We should not agree to British participation in this conflict simply because Labour government lawyers say it is legal – as they did on the disastrous invasion of Iraq twenty years ago.
The PM must not let Trump drag Britain into another unwise war in the Middle East. Trump has no plan for what comes next - and neither does Starmer.
I am concerned to see the escalation of conflict in the Middle East, and that the UK has allowed the US to use its bases for strikes on Iran. No matter how the Prime Minister tries to redefine offensive as defensive, this is a mistake.
There is still much to do, but l will keep listening and standing up for the rights that I believe are essential for a free and fair society.
Many constituents have shared with me the anxiety they, and their loved ones, have felt about the practical implications of the ruling, and I continue to press the Equalities Minister to provide clarity - and ultimately safety - for these people.
I know the last year has been a worrying time for trans and non-binary people in particular, as the Government has dragged its feet on publishing guidance after the Supreme Court ruling.
February has been LGBTQ+ month, where we reflect on the achievements of campaigners throughout history, and celebrate the huge contribution that so many LGBTQ+ people make to our society and communities.
I’m pleased the motion passed with Government support. For too long, a culture of deference to the rich and powerful allowed these questions to go unasked. Now they will have to be answered.
The victims and survivors of Epstein’s crimes deserve transparency. The serious questions around Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s conduct, and what was known by those who appointed him, must now be open to proper public scrutiny.
Today, the Liberal Democrats successfully forced the Government to publish all files relating to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s appointment as trade envoy back in 2001.
My office remains available to provide support with individual SEND and EHCP issues. Please contact me at ian.sollom.mp@parliament.uk and one of my team will be in touch soon.
I was pleased that ministers finally listened to our calls for tighter rules on private SEND providers, something we have long called for, and I hope they will listen again to our calls today.
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This would mean that every penny of public money would be spent on frontline teachers and specialists, not diverted to offshore dividends; and ensure long-term security for specialist schools, so they are not simply assets to be flipped by investment funds.
We Liberal Democrats are demanding that SEND provision be designated as Critical National Infrastructure and given the same legal status as our water, energy and transport networks.
Changes to how tribunals work are seriously concerning to parents who will be fearful that their rights are being taken away.
Families must be at the centre of these reforms; not cut out from the few rights they have.
However, if ministers really want to rebuild trust, they must guarantee that legal rights will not be stripped, that settled placements won’t be disrupted, and that accountability – including meaningful routes of appeal – will remain strong and effective.
Every child deserves high-quality education.
Reform of the system is long overdue: it's preventing children from accessing education, putting huge stress on families, and costing local authorities far too much. So, it’s welcome that the Government is taking solid steps towards solving these issues.
I know many parents have been anxiously awaiting today’s announcement of the Government’s proposals to reform the SEND system, and nearly every week I hear from families across St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire who are having to fight exhausting battles to get the right support for their children.
If you need my help or would like to speak to me about an issue, please email me at ian.sollom.mp@parliament.uk and a member of my team will be in touch.
