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 […]
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 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.
The explosion in Leicester has been a terrible shock to the local community. On 28th February I asked the Prime Minister to pay tribute to the incredible emergency services and our local residents who have shown great courage, and to make sure we get all the support needed so that […]