I have recently been contacted by several local charities who have lost all or most of their income because of Coronavirus. Whilst it is good that a package of support for charities has been announced by the Government, some charities tell me it won’t be enough to help them survive. […]
After being contacted by several vulnerable people who have been struggling to get supermarket delivery slots. These people are having to make the decision between going without essential supplies and going to the shops and risk contracting Covid-19. I have therefore written to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food […]
Alongside the work I have been doing on the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme as part of the Treasury Select Committee, I have written to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, about the need to deal with problems faced by those who have recently started a new job. Under the […]
I was recently contacted by Educ8, an organisation which provides alternative education for secondary school pupils both nationally and in Leicester West. The organisation supports pupils who for a wide range of reasons thrive in a non-mainstream educational setting, or may have complex needs. While the Government has asked schools to […]
This is an extremely difficult time for everyone in our community but especially those who run or work for small businesses. I welcome the actions the government has taken so far to help small businesses and will continue to push for more support for self-employed people. I know lots of […]
In the last week I have been contacted by several people who are interested in volunteering to help support those in their local area. This is fantastic and shows the real community spirit we have in Leicester. Leicester City Council are working in partnership with Voluntary Action Leicestershire and food […]
One of my constituents, Dave Towers, has had a horrible time trying to navigate the NHS system to find the correct care for his parents. His story is truly heart breaking and I am appalled at what they have all been through. It is completely unacceptable that in the […]
I recently met with Simon Cole, the Chief Constable of Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland Police, to discuss the latest crime and policing issues in Leicester including knife crime, drugs & domestic violence. The need to work in partnership with other organisations to tackle these issues is more important than ever.
On Friday 28th February I visited Ellesmere College, a special school for students aged 4-19 in Leicester, where I met members of the School Council and Ted, a mental health assistance dog. Ted, a 7-month-old Cavapoo puppy, has been at Ellesmere College since he was 12 weeks old and listens […]
Last week whilst visiting the Connect Me Café I met with representatives from Life Links and the Leicester City Care Navigator Service. Life Links are a local charity who provide Mental Health Wellbeing and Recovery Support. They also provide a wide range of services including residential support, supported housing, employment […]
I recently visited the Valentine’s Day Connect Me Café at the West End Centre in Leicester. The Café provides affordable 3 course meals, a hot or cold drink and a chat, as well as a space for organisations to give advice. The objective of the organisers, Perfectly Edible, is to […]
On Friday I met with Leicester West’s local police inspectors, Rob Randall and Adam Archer (the new area commander for West End) to discuss local crime and policing issues. I am very proud of the fantastic work our local police do to keep us safe. I will continue to support […]
