Absolutely delighted to have popped into Cancer Research UK’s roadshow in Leicester City Centre recently where they were advising people on how to recognise the symptoms of cancer and what we can all do to prevent it in the first place. Spotting cancer early means treatment is more likely […]
I was so proud recently to have presented certificates of thanks to all the volunteers and community groups who helped make Leicester’s summer Holiday Food programme a huge success. Despite not receiving any money from Government to support the project we delivered 32,000 meals ensuring nearly 2,000 children didn’t […]
Today I visited New Parks Adventure Playground on the first day of our brilliant holiday hunger scheme. Despite not receiving any Government funding this year to boost our fantastic project and reach even more children, we are determined to ensure that no child goes hungry over the summer holidays. The […]
I recently caught up with Leicester West Neighbourhood Policing Area Inspector , Rob Randall, where we discussed important local policing issues such as Operation Lionheart – the recent investigation to tackle gangs and organised crime networks that are using children and vulnerable adults to sell illegal drugs across Leicestershire. We […]
I was absolutely thrilled to visit Queensmead Primary Academy on Friday and meet their under 11 girls football team who were crowned champions of the Premier League Primary Stars Football tournament – undefeated throughout – the first time a team has done this since the tournament was created. I am […]
I have recently co-signed a letter to the Chancellor of the Exchequer asking the Government to remove VAT from all sunscreen products that carry a Sun Protection Factor of 30 or more and a UVA rating of four or five stars. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer […]
It was great to meet my constituents from Leicester West at The Time is Now climate change event in London. We discussed many things that we can all do to make changes to our lives and protect the environment. One of the big issues that was raised was about the […]
I was delighted to visit the Stephen Lawrence centre at De Montfort University recently. It was incredibly moving to walk through the timeline of Stephen’s case, which explained what happened on the night of his murder up to the present day. It also includes artefacts – school books, football boots […]
In my Leicester Mercury column this month I talk about how feelings of loneliness and isolation can have a huge impact on our mental and physical health and how taking away free TV licences for the over 75s is short-sighted and will do nothing to tackle the growing problem of […]
Every Friday I like to get out and about speaking to local people about any issues or concerns they have. On Friday I held my latest coffee morning at the Manor House Community Centre. Lots of residents came along and we discussed many issues including Brexit, NHS and school funding, […]
On Friday I joined young mums at Braunstone Children’s Centre for a discussion around childcare as part of a series of sessions being run across the country by the Young Women’s Trust. Mums were asked to give their views on issues including what childcare options are available to them, how […]
I was delighted to visit Woodstock Primary Academy on Friday and meet with their School Council. The students told me all about what they are currently working on and I also learnt about what the students like to do in their spare time. Thank you so much to headteacher Dan […]