2.6 million unpaid family carers have to give up work because they can’t get the help they need to look after their loved ones. That’s bad for them and our economy. Families lose their incomes, businesses lose their talents and the Government loses their taxes. Where on earth is the […]
What a lovely morning it was at St. Anne’s Parish Church coffee morning (even if I had a tea in attempt to reduce coffee intake!) It was wonderful to chat with residents with warm smiles and company all round. Thanks for having me!
It was brilliant to visit New College in Leicester today to discuss the huge challenges facing our hard working teachers. I was pleased to have the chance to speak with a number of teaching staff to hear first-hand about their concerns surrounding education including the strikes, cost of living and […]
We have all seen the pressure facing the NHS in recent weeks with our hospitals facing extreme pressure. But I was really concerned to hear the Chief Executive of one hospital speaking about the support and care available at his Trust. I think patients across the country will be terrified hearing […]
It is outrageous for a private provider to be leeching millions out of care homes while providing appalling standards for residents. Elderly dementia patients deserve to be well looked after and treated with decency. Labour will force out those who are providing a shoddy service for a heavy price, and […]
Voters will be required to show some form of photo ID if they want to cast their vote in elections under new Government rules coming into effect this year. I believe that this scheme is discriminatory and a total waste of taxpayer’s money. It could disenfranchise thousands of people in […]
Women in their late 40s, 50s and 60s are in the prime of their lives but too many are being held back because their health needs and caring responsibilities are not being properly recognised. I believe that this harms our economy and women’s opportunities. The menopause is still not properly […]
On Sunday, I was invited on to Times Radio to speak about NHS reform. Labour are the guardians of the NHS. But that means, as well as extra investment and more staff, the NHS needs to change. We are pledging the biggest expansion of the NHS workforce in its […]
Yesterday, I was honoured to sign the book of condolences for our late Queen at the Shree Jalaram Temple on Narborough Road. Prayers are being held in the Queen’s honour every day after the daily morning Arti throughout the mourning period, and any member of the public can sign the […]
I know people across Leicester are mourning the death of our beloved Queen. Today, I was honoured to take part in the tributes paid to her late Majesty in Parliament. You can watch my speech above.
Queen Elizabeth II was a remarkable public servant who always put the country first. Her calm and constant presence gave certainty in turbulent times, and her words of wisdom helped lift us when we were down. Our thoughts are with the royal family tonight, and always. God […]
Labour has released our plan to help address the Tory cost of living crisis. Labour would stop bills rising now, and create sustainable energy for the future – helping people get through the winter while providing the foundations for a stronger, more secure economy. Right now, oil and gas providers […]
