Just after the General Election I received a wonderful letter from Esther Stevenson – a year five pupil at St Mary’s Fields Primary School – arguing that the voting age should be lowered to ten. I was so impressed by Esther’s letter that I went to visit her and her […]
I recently met with representatives from the Delaine Mukopfa Foundation, a fantastic charity that supports the advancement of education, sport, music and other activities for children from disadvantaged backgrounds. The foundation was set up after Mr and Mrs Mukopfa tragically lost their son, Delaine, in January 2015. During the meeting […]
I recently met with year 9 and 12 students at English Martyrs’ Catholic School where I was quizzed about Brexit & the political twists and turns of last few years. There were some fantastic questions and I really enjoyed the visit. I will continue to do all I can to […]
On Wednesday 12th April 2017 I held a public meeting in New Parks with our local police and Leicestershire’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Lord Willy Bach. Local residents raised a range of concerns about crime and especially anti-social behaviour, which is making too many people’s lives a misery. I am […]
On Wednesday 12th April I visited City of Sanctuary a charity that runs a wide range of projects supporting refugees and asylum seekers of all backgrounds. I met with volunteers to discuss the vital work they do, the challenges refugees and asylum seekers face and what more should be done to support them in future.
I recently visited Environmental Studies, a local family run company that provides young people with skills, experience and practical knowledge in the land based sector and conservation. Students carry out challenging and physical work like fencing, dry stone walling, tree felling and woodland management. They can get qualifications as well as develop their […]
I recently met with residents at Quadrant House – a complex of flats with extra support to help older people stay living independently. The residents told me they are very concerned that their support is being reduced due to staff cuts, that there are difficulties getting in and out due to problems with the gates, […]
On Tuesday 11th April 2017 I was honoured to judge an Easter Bonnet competition organised by a befriending scheme for older people in Braunstone, which is run by the charity ‘b-inspired’ and the Braunstone Blues emergency services team. B-inspired recruits local people to become volunteer befrienders for isolated or lonely older people, helping them get involved in […]
I recently visited Parks Primary School with local councillor Sue Barton. During the visit I met with the school council who quizzed me on what it’s like to be an MP. There were some fantastic questions and I really enjoyed the visit. Parks Primary have done brilliantly in recent years […]
On Friday 24th March 2017 I met with Arthur Manger who helps run the Stay and Play at Manor House Community Centre. Here I chatted with parents and discussed any problems they may be having. I will always do everything I can to support these vital services which help families […]
I was honoured to be invited to St Patrick’s Church to celebrate St Patrick’s Day on 17th March. The atmosphere was brilliant and the Church was packed with standing room only towards the back. After Mass we continued to celebrate in the Parish Centre next door with great food and […]
On Friday 17th March I visited Belgrave St Peter’s C of E Primary School and met with members of the school council, who very kindly showed me around the school. In 2016 the school achived a “Good” report from Ofsted after a turbulent couple of years. I am so proud […]
