I recently visited the University of Leicester’s Space Research Centre to learn more about its cutting-edge work and how this links to the development of Leicester’s new Space Park. The Centre has three main areas of focus: developing novel sensors and optics for planetary landers and orbiters; providing engineering capability […]
Tackling climate change is one of my top priorities. Watch my video on Labour’s plans here.
WASPI is a campaign group representative of 3.8 million women born in the 1950s who have been adversely affected by the mismanagement of increases to their State Pension age. As a result of changes made in 2011, women across the UK are now suffering financial hardship – with 3300 women […]
The Government’s recent proposals (announced in the Queen’s Speech) for compulsory ID checks at the ballot box could prevent tens of thousands of legitimate voters from having their say. According to the Electoral Reform Society ‘millions of people lack photo ID’, compared to just eight cases of electoral fraud reported […]
I was very proud to stand alongside so many amazing young people at Leicester’s Climate Strike last week. You can watch my short video about the event here.
I recently met with Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust to discuss their campaign for a “Wilder Future”. It was great to discuss their ideas to encourage wildlife in urban areas and what local and national politicians can do to help. You can read more here.
On Friday 20th September I attended an event to celebrate the construction of a new mental health inpatient unit for children and young people alongside many local NHS staff, like Consultant Psychiatrist Alvina Ali and Senior Matron Danica Izycki. The new center will have 15 beds with their own bathrooms, including 5 for […]
I recently visited Inglehurst Junior School where they were learning about the UN’s Global Goals for a better world by 2030. It was wonderful to see how our schools are encouraging our young people to make positive changes. Drew and Darcey gave me some excellent letters asking for action […]