Helping businesses and making sure people have got the skills and training they need to work and earn a decent living is a top priority in Leicester West.
I recently met with a number of local business leaders who are members of the East Midlands Chamber. During the meeting we discussed the implications of Brexit for recruitment, trade and exports. We also look at what more needs to be done to improve local skills, infrastructure and productivity to […]
On 5th July I attended a packed Westminster Hall debate on the impact that changes to the state pension age are having on women born in the 1950s. Hundreds of thousands of women have had their retirement plans scuppered by changes brought in by the Conservative and Liberal Democrat Coalition […]
A top priority for me is supporting businesses in Leicester West to thrive and prosper. So it was great to take part in a debate with East Midlands Chamber of Commerce so that I could explain how I’d do just that.
I recently visited Environmental Studies, a local family run company that provides young people with skills, experience and practical knowledge in the land based sector and conservation. Students carry out challenging and physical work like fencing, dry stone walling, tree felling and woodland management. They can get qualifications as well as develop their […]
On Monday 6th February I questioned the Education Minister on the Government’s plans to cut funding for nine schools in some of the most deprived parts of Leicester West. It is completely wrong to cut funding for pupils who need help the most. That’s why I have written to the […]
On Tuesday 24th January I questioned the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union on how the Government plans to get the best possible deal for the country following the vote to leave the EU. Parliament must get a vote on the final deal between Britain and the EU […]
I recently met with Mir Juma, the Chief Executive of Emmaus Leicestershire and Rutland, to hear about the fantastic work the charity does to reduce homelessness. Emmaus provide a home, and offer skills, training and emotional support to help homeless people get back on their feet. Research shows that for […]
I was delighted to officially open Fischer Energy’s new Head Offices on Frog Island on Friday 20th January. Fischer Energy are an independent and eco-friendly energy supplier offering One Fair Tariff to all of their customers. It was great to learn about Fischer Energy’s plans to create more jobs and […]
Last Friday I visited Little Lambs playgroup to see the children perform their Christmas carols with parents and family. We had lots of fun singing along to ‘We Wish You a Merry Christmas’ and ‘Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer’! I will continue to support the great work Lisa Marraffa is […]
I met with students on Leicester College’s Uniformed Public Services Diploma course last Friday to talk about what I do in my role as an MP. We also discussed the voting system and getting young people involved in politics. You can read more about my visit here.
Hundreds of students in Leicester West took part in my first Christmas Card Competition and on 2nd December, I visited Alderman Richard Hallam Primary School to congratulate the winner. 4 year old Siya’s design of the two penguins huddled together reminded me that we should all stay close to our […]
Last Friday, I joined students studying Parliamentary Studies at the University of Leicester to talk to them about my role as an MP. We discussed a variety of topics including the work I do in Parliament and my constituency, the recent vote to leave the UK and the recent US […]
