Arts and culture are the building blocks of our world-leading creative industries and make a huge contribution to our local economy and community in Leicester. This new funding will allow the arts to continue to flourish across our city and the country as a whole, creating good jobs and growth. […]
This Labour government promised two million extra NHS appointments. We’ve delivered on that promise seven months early, delivering for patients in Leicester. Where the Tories failed, Labour is putting the NHS on the road to recovery.
It was inspiring to hear from local apprentices at Leicester College for National Apprenticeships Week about their desire to get into work and get on in work One of my top priorities nationally is getting Britain working again, and I’m so proud to see the community in Leicester working to […]
Yesterday in the House of Commons, I spoke in favour of the Government’s Fraud Bill, which could see benefit cheats stripped of driving licences under new plans in government’s biggest fraud crackdown in a generation. We are turning off the tap to criminals who cheat the system and steal law-abiding […]
Today’s announcement of a new manufacturing and logistics park at East Midlands Airport is fantastic news for jobs and growth in Leicester and across the East Midlands. The project will unlock up to £1 billion of investment and 2000 jobs for our region. More jobs, more growth, and more pounds […]
Today, the Chancellor set out how this Labour Government will kickstart growth. This means more jobs, more investment, more growth, more opportunity, and more pounds in people’s pockets in Leicester and across the country.
Today, De Montfort University have announced that they have been chosen by the United Nations to lead a network of Universities aiming to build better cities and communities across the world. This means they will lead a team from across the globe finding solutions issues like affordable housing, air pollution, […]
The independent Keep Britain Working review led by former John Lewis boss, Sir Charlie Mayfield, has launched today. The review will explore how to urgently support people with long-term illnesses or disabilities back into and to stay in work as part of Labour’s Plan for Change. Our Plan for Change […]
Today’s announcement of the outcome of the New Hospital Programmes Review, which includes an updated schedule for University Hospitals Leicester NHS Trust, marks the start of the Government being honest with patients in our city. I understand that people will feel disappointed about delays in this process. I am angry […]
Last week I visited residents of The Burns flats, who have been impacted by problems with the district heating system, which has had catastrophic effects during this cold period. I spoke with the council who have advised me that impacted residents are eligible for an electric heater. I am […]
It is always a privilege to visit De Montfort University, one of two excellent Universities in our city in Leicester. I discussed the vital work they are doing educating and inspiring the next generation, as well as how the new Labour Government is working to ensure our universities flourish and […]
I want to pay tribute to the Mead Educational Trust and Leicester’s Career Hub for their vital work supporting young people in Leicester to realise their potential and gain confidence in themselves and the workplace. It was inspiring to hear from local students about their desire to get into work […]
