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.
On Friday 4th November, I visited Willow Bank Day School which provides education for young people who are unable to attend mainstream school due to their health. Most of the students have mental health problems and each has a timetable tailored to their specific needs which supports them to move back to mainstream […]
I was delighted to attend the University of Leicester’s Honorary Degree Ceremony for Tim Peake at the National Space Centre in Abbey Ward. The University of Leicester has a 55 year record of discovery in space science and every year since 1967, there has been a Leicester built instrument in […]
Since April I’ve been taking part in the armed forces parliamentary scheme to better understand the work of our armed forces and the challenges they face. On Thursday 13th October, I visited the Army’s recruitment centre in Leicester to find out more about the work our local office does. I […]
Last Friday, I visited B-Inspired, which is providing work and training opportunities for people in Braunstone. It’s a fantastic charity at the heart of the local community. B-Inspired’s ‘Active Leicester’ project has been providing free sport sessions to local residents, giving them the chance to try something new. The Rio […]
Yesterday I met with campaigners who are fighting to keep adult education services at the heart of city. This follows recent proposals to close the Vaughan Centre for Lifelong Learning. A collective solution is essential to ensure our city can provide the adult learning services we need. I have written […]
Last Friday, I visited Restorative Justice in Beaumont Leys to meet women involved in its ‘Women of Peace’ project. This initiative provides mediation services to local communities, helping to improve relationships between victims and offenders. Funding from the People’s Health Trust has provided training on conflict resolution to 12 women. […]
Proposals have recently been announced to close the Vaughan Centre for Lifelong Learning, which offers a number of educational courses to adults in Leicester. I am concerned by this proposal and have written to Professor Boyle, the President and Vice-Chancellor at the University of Leicester. You can read a copy of my letter by […]
On Friday 29th April I visited Shaftesbury Junior School to join in with their ‘Backing the Blues’ day in support of Leicester City Football Club. I also met with the School Council to talk about my role as an MP. I’m so proud of the Foxes, their fans and how […]
I recently held a meeting with workers at Samworth Brothers’, a major employer in my constituency, to discuss changes to their contracts including cuts to premium payments for night, weekend and overnight shifts. The next day, I met with some of the Directors at Samworth Brothers to raise my serious […]
The Mighty Creatives is a fantastic organisation that helps young people develop creative skills and set up their own businesses, including with funding from the European Union. I met Emily Bolton, who runs a creative dance company called Moving Together. She told me that the support she’s had from The […]
On Friday 22nd April I visited Inglehurst Junior School to take part in their celebration assembly and talk to the students about my role as an MP. I also had a tour of the school and met with their Headteacher, Mr Bullock. I am really proud of the hard work […]
I recently visited Walkers snacks and met with three of their apprentices, Kira, Kaifer and Liam, to see how they have been getting on with their training and managing the challenge of balancing work and college. Apprenticeships give young people fantastic opportunities to get the skills and qualifications they need to […]
