Last week I took part in a special event on diabetes in the House of Commons. I joined other MPs to take a Type 2 diabetes test, to help raise awareness about the need for public testing for the condition. An estimated 1 million people in the UK may have […]
It will take time for people to absorb the full impact of last week’s Spending Review, but the scale of the Tory-LibDem cuts is now clear. Leicester Council’s budget has been cut by almost a third. Leicestershire police face a 20 per cent cut. The NHS, which is supposedly ‘protected’, […]
I fully support Leicester Council’s application to ban the English Defence League’s march in Leicester on Saturday 9th October, and I’m pleased that the Home Secretary has now authorised a ban on all marches in the city centre this weekend. However, it’s likely that the EDL will still go ahead […]
On Saturday, Ed Miliband became the leader of the Labour Party. I know Ed will be a great leader and that everyone will unite behind him. No-one wants Labour to be split or divided – that’s one lesson we’ve definitely learnt from the past. In his first speech as leader, […]
I’ve been in active and regular contact with the City Council and police since the English Defence League announced their intention to march in Leicester. Now that the EDL have applied to Leicestershire Constabulary to march in the city on Saturday 9th October, I am strongly urging the Council to […]
This week I asked my first Prime Minister’s Question about the future of the paediatric cardiac unit at Glenfield Hospital. The unit provides outstanding care, not only in terms of the quality of surgery but also the excellent nursing, after care and facilities and support for parents. The Government is […]
Last week was my first Budget as Leicester West’s MP. The measures George Osborne announced will affect the lives of people in Leicester West for years to come, and determine the economic and political direction of the country. The Tory-Liberal Government says its Budget was unavoidable, will boost growth and […]
I welcome you to your new position, Mr Deputy Speaker, and I thank you for giving me the opportunity to make my maiden speech during this important debate on poverty. It is a great honour to serve as the Member of Parliament for Leicester West. My constituency has a proud […]
Today I nominated David Miliband to be Leader of the Labour party. Labour is lucky to have some outstanding candidates – people with real talent, commitment and passion – putting themselves forward for this election. I’ve talked to, read about and listened to the candidates before making my decision. I […]
My job as your local MP is to serve you, your family and your community. I want to make it as easy as possible for you to get in touch with me and raise any issues, problems or concerns. You can visit my office at 5 Frog Island, telephone me […]
It’s two weeks since the people of Leicester West gave me the great honour, and privilege, of serving as their Member of Parliament. A lot has happened since May 6th, and I’m only sorry I haven’t had the chance to update my website before now. Top of my list of […]
So…this is it! Today is polling day and its your chance to vote for a better future for your family, your community, and your country. It’s a big decision, and one that shouldn’t be taken lightly. I believe Labour is the right choice for people in Leicester West. We are […]
