On Friday 20th April I visited Glebelands Primary School I had such a lovely time and would like to thank all the pupils for their brilliant questions – my favourite was: “Do you get nervous making decisions?” I will continue to do everything I can to support all the fantastic […]
I recently met with residents and staff at Grey Ferrers Care Home in the Braunstone Park area of Leicester ahead of National Care Home Open Day. I really enjoyed rehearsing a sing along with the residents and seeing their entry’s for a tea trolley competition.
I have recently been contacted by a number of constituents about litter and fly tipping on the Matalan carpark in Beaumont Leys. On Thursday 12th April I did a patch walk of the area with local residents, councillors and representatives from Leicester City Council. As a result of what I […]
I recently visited a new pop up Menphys charity shop in the Highcross shopping centre, Leicester. Memphys is a local charity that aims to provide services that support to disabled children and young people, and their families. The charity was offered the pop up shop by Highcross after their previous […]
On Friday 13th April I visited a new Centre in Beaumont Leys which supports local people with training and a food bank. I was really impressed by the work being done by E2 and will continue to support them, and other similar organisations in the future.
I was appalled and disgusted to hear that letters inciting hate crime and calling for a so-called “Punish a Muslim” day have been circulated in Leicester and Leicestershire – as reported in the Mercury. I have been in regular contact with the police to ensure everything possible is being done […]
On Friday I was delighted to meet with Carly who is working with the Leicester Education Strategic Partnership. Carly is working on a fantastic project to bring the best teachers to Leicester. She’s also working on how we keep the best teachers here too! Education is the key to a […]
I have recently been contacted by a number of residents from Avebury Avenue and Milverton Avenue after their gardens flooded and some property was damaged. I would like to reassure residents that I am aware of the issues and have contacted both Barratt Homes and Leicester City Council to raise […]
I have written to the Health Secretary on behalf of local constituents who raised concerns with me about vaginal mesh implants. Thousands of women across the country are dealing with complications after receiving mesh implants, which can include painful and damaging reactions. I have asked the Health Secretary to explain […]
I have signed a pledge calling on landlords and housing associations in Leicester not to evict their tenants due to rent arrears when they move onto Universal Credit. Please join me in supporting this important pledge here.
A cross party group of 98 MPs has supported a letter I wrote with Sarah Wollaston and Norman Lamb that calls on the Prime Minister to set up a Parliamentary Commission on Health and Social Care. Time and time again we’ve seen how any Party that comes up with a […]
Several local residents have contacted me recently regarding potential plans to link Evesham Road and Saffron Lane. I have already written to the Mayor seeking clarification on this issue. In order to ensure that the views of local residents are heard loud and clear, I’ve been asking local residents for […]