On Tuesday 24th October, I was delighted to welcome former Glenfield patient Ben and his dad Steve to Parliament. I first met Ben just four days after his heart operation last year and invited him to visit Westminster once he had fully recovered. Ben’s recovery is just one of so […]
I was delighted to have a catch up with Willy Bach, our Police and Crime Commissioner on Friday. During the meeting Willy updated me on current pressures the police are facing due to Government cuts to their budgets. He specifically wanted to make aware of the pressures they are facing […]
On Wednesday 18th October I voted to pause the introduction of Universal Credit until serious problems with the new benefits system are fixed. One in four new claimants on the programme are not receiving their first payment within the six week deadline, meaning thousands of families are being driven […]
I was really pleased to join constituent Liz Gibbs from New Parks at the Young Builder of the Year Awards 2017, where she was highly commended in the 18/24 year age category. I am enormously proud of Liz. Her success is a huge achievement, especially because of all the personal […]
On Sunday 15th October I was a guest on BBC Radio 4’s Westminster Hour. On the show I discussed why I think public sector workers need a real terms pay rise, the importance of Brexit negotiators securing a transition period as Britain leaves the EU, and why the Government needs […]
On Wednesday 11th September I took part in a Brexit debate on Adam Boulton’s All Out Politics show on Sky News. The Government urgently needs to make progress on the negotiations or the UK risks crashing out without a deal, which would undermine the future of UK citizens living abroad […]
On 7th September I spoke in the debate about the Government’s EU Withdrawal Bill. The Bill transfers huge powers to Ministers over issues that are vital to people’s lives, like maternity and paternity leave, holidays and environmental standards. The Brexit Secretary claims that the Government will not use these powers […]
I’ve spoken to a number of childcare providers in Leicester West who are struggling to offer the 30 hours of free childcare per week that the Government has promised to working parents. High quality childcare can transform life chances, particularly for the most disadvantaged children. You can watch my recent […]
On Wednesday 6th September, I asked the Prime Minster to make sure the final decision on the future of Glenfield Children’s Heart Surgery Unit is based on sound, clinical evidence and that ministers can be questioned and held to account for NHS England’s plan. You can watch the video of […]
I recently met with a group of my constituents who are very concerned about disabled access in public spaces, including in Leicestershire It is hugely important that bus stations, road crossings and public squares are designed properly so that they meet the needs of disabled people. I will be writing […]
My latest column for the Leicester Mercury is about what must be done to ensure every child has the chance to fulfil their potential. You can read it here.
On Monday 17th July, I questioned the Education Secretary in Parliament about whether the Government’s plans to change school funding would still leave nine schools in the most deprived parts of Leicester West facing yearly cuts of almost £390,000. I will keep up pressure on the Government to make sure […]
