I think the government’s plans to expand grammar schools are wrong because they will further disadvantage the poorest children in society. All the evidence shows the best way to help poor children fulfill their potential is through high quality early years services, getting the best heads and teachers in the […]
On Monday 7th November I was a guest on the BBC’s Daily Politics to discuss Brexit, the government’s welfare gap, the US elections and the Leveson inquiry. You can watch a clip here and the whole programme here.
On Thursday 3rd November I led a debate in Parliament on the impact of leaving the EU on financial and related professional services. 2 million people are employed in these sectors, two thirds of whom are based outside Greater London – including almost 7,000 here in Leicester. The Government should provide greater clarity about its […]
On Friday 4th November, I visited Willow Bank Day School which provides education for young people who are unable to attend mainstream school due to their health. Most of the students have mental health problems and each has a timetable tailored to their specific needs which supports them to move back to mainstream […]
One of my constituents, Mr Hardy, recently told me about the difficulties he has been having getting mental health care under patient choice. The right to patient choice within the NHS gives patients access to an alternative service should they feel they would benefit from treatment elsewhere. However, despite a number of referrals, Mr Hardy had not […]
Employees at Samworth Brothers are seeing their pay cut, because the company is changing pay rates for night shifts and weekend working. I’ve been campaigning to make sure all workers get the pay rise they deserve and raised this issue in Parliament during a debate on the national living […]
On Friday 28th October I spoke in favour of the Homelessness Reduction Bill. This aims to tackle the growing problem of homelessness by requiring local councils to assist people earlier and to offer them more support. I agree with the principle of the bill that prevention is better than cure, […]
On 19th October I led a debate in Parliament on the future of Glenfield’s Children’s Heart Surgery Unit. I told the Minister it would be a huge mistake to close the unit and that the Government and NHS England must think again. You can read more about the debate in the Mercury here, watch the full debate here, […]
Leicester is world famous for our Diwali celebrations and this year was no exception. The light switch on was followed by a fabulous firework display – it was great to be with so many people celebrating Diwali in our fantastic City!
I recently held a patch walk on Halifax Drive to hear from local residents about speeding and traffic concerns in the area. I will be writing to Leicester City Council and the Police to ensure action is taken to try and stop speeding along Halifax Drive. In particular I will […]
On Friday 14th October, I visited Coping with Cancer to see the support it provides to people who are affected by cancer in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. Coping with Cancer is a fantastic organisation that works with families at a really difficult time and helps them cope with the impact […]
I was delighted to attend the University of Leicester’s Honorary Degree Ceremony for Tim Peake at the National Space Centre in Abbey Ward. The University of Leicester has a 55 year record of discovery in space science and every year since 1967, there has been a Leicester built instrument in […]
