To mark the end of Carers Week I visited two local organisations where I met with local carers to learn more about their experiences of caring for a loved one. I spent time at LOROS to visit their new Day Therapy Unit and Education Unit and I also […]
I am appalled to learn that the free TV licences will be scrapped for over 75s from 2020. Many of my elderly constituents rely on their TV to overcome loneliness and isolation and over 2,300 over 75s in Leicester West will be affected and will be forced to pay over […]
I am really proud to have been asked by Carers UK to be their Carers Champion for this year’s Carers Week. There are 6.5 million people across the UK who are looking after a loved one or friend and more and more people every day are finding themselves taking on […]
I was thrilled to visit Shaftesbury Junior School last week. Not only did I have a lovely time meeting with the School Council, but I was also treated to a performance from the school’s fantastic steel band! Thank you so much for having me, and for all the great questions […]
Last week was Volunteers’ Week so I popped along to Voluntary Action LeicesterShire to thank some of the fabulous volunteers who give up some of their free time to help others in their local community. Volunteers play such an important role, and many charities and organisations simply would not survive […]
I was absolutely thrilled to meet my constituent Grace Karanja on Friday. Grace is just 14 but she sent me a fantastic letter about why she thinks the UK should remain in the EU and how important it is that we listen to the voices of all young people. Lots […]
Over 30 per cent of vulnerable families here in Leicester could be missing out on the Healthy Start vouchers that they may be entitled to. Families with children under 4 and pregnant women are entitled to the vouchers to help them buy fresh fruit, vegetables and milk. Pregnant women can […]
I was delighted to join the Oak Centre’s Lunch Club on Friday. This fantastic initiative brings together people from across the community to share in a lovely home cooked lunch – the iced buns were very popular at this Friday’s club. Thanks so much to everyone at the Oak Centre […]
I have today, Wednesday, called on the Government to take urgent action after new figures were released that show over 40 per cent of children in Leicester are growing up in poverty – which is a rise of almost three per cent in the last year. Here in Leicester West […]
Today I joined the African Network Leicester at an event in Beaumont Leys where I presented some inspiring young people with an award for achieving excellence in education. This is the first time that the awards have been given and they recognised the achievements of African children from across Leicester, Leicestershire […]
I’m recruiting for a full time Parliamentary Assistant to be based in my Westminster Office. The main duties of the role will include: Keeping up to date with Parliamentary bills, early day motions, legislation and debates Undertaking research, usually from readily available sources Provide briefings on policy issues, potential questions […]
I have long campaigned for increased safety outside of our local schools. So I was so pleased to hear that following meetings that myself and Councillor Vijay Singh Riyait have held with the school and officers from the council, additional work is now being carried out near Belgrave St Peter’s […]