In her first address to readers, Yuan Yang, the Labour MP for Earley and Woodley, thanks the electorate for putting their faith in her, and speaks out on community cohesion following recent unrest. Ms Yang writes: 

Thank you to the people of Earley and Woodley constituency for electing me as your representative. As a new MP in a new constituency, we have the chance for a fresh start. In my maiden speech in Parliament last month, I described our new seat, which stretches from Sonning to Shinfield Parish, and from Woodley to Whitley, and highlighted the challenges we face: on the NHS, the economy, and building a community-led politics.

The need for politicians to work with and alongside local communities has been highlighted by the violence across the country over the past fortnight. In Reading, we are fortunate to have been free from violence. I believe this is due to our proud multiculturalism and the strength of our community organisations.

This past week, I've attended fairly spontaneous gatherings with leaders from the Whitley Community Development Association, and Christian, Islamic and Sikh faith leaders, to address safety concerns. The fact that our local communities can bring together so many people overnight is a great strength.

I know many people of colour, in particular Muslim families, have been staying at home out of fear. Nobody should ever have to do this. Please continue to report anything concerning to Thames Valley Police. While taking these precautions, I would encourage everyone to continue engaging in their daily spiritual and social activities. We are much stronger when we are together, and much more easily made afraid in isolation. Strengthening and supporting our community organisations is one of my core missions as your MP.

During the campaign, the NHS was one of the top issues on the doorstep. I'm very happy to see our Health Secretary sit down with junior doctors with a pay offer that means we can start to rebuild staffing levels in the NHS. I've also sat down with the CEO of the Royal Berkshire Hospital to plan how we make the best case possible for a new hospital development, which my fellow Reading MPs and I are committed to fighting for.

I'd urge all of you to get involved in the online consultation the RBH is holding. The hospital is considering what facilities need to remain in central Reading, and it's important that residents can access the services they need.

The financial inheritance left by the Conservative government makes everything more difficult. But leadership means making the best out of the situation you are given.

We were elected to deliver change, because it was clear to us all that our economy no longer works for people. Over the next five years, I'll work to support a strong, resilient, green economy on a local level, where investments benefit us all.

Please get in touch with suggestions and ways in which my office can serve you, at yuan@yuanforearleyandwoodley.org; and do sign up for my monthly newsletter, at bit.ly/yuan-newsletter