I’m working to help your family by pressing for faster progress in local schools, more improvements in our NHS, and continued investment in children’s early years.
I know the cost of energy is a big issue in Leicester West. That’s why I’m pleased to say thatfrom this winter, 160,000 more families in the East Midlands will receive £150 off their energy bills. This will provide much needed support to low income households and pensioners across Leicester […]
That includes action on the cost of living… 
Free School Meals for half a million children 
Freezing prescription charges 
Bus fares capped at £3 
Upgrading millions of homes through the Warm Homes Plan, saving families and pensioners up to £600 off bills Investing in the British […]
Last week I met with the phenomenal campaigning group, Rights for Residents as I continue to fight for a legal right for care home residents to have visits from their loved ones. The terrible consequences of preventing families from seeing their loved ones in care homes is an issue very […]
Labour has released our plan to help address the Tory cost of living crisis. Labour would stop bills rising now, and create sustainable energy for the future – helping people get through the winter while providing the foundations for a stronger, more secure economy. Right now, oil and gas providers […]
This week, the team joined Leicester Ukrainian Club ‘Kalyna’ in boxing up donations to be sent to the Poland-Ukraine border. The scale of generosity of everyone in Leicester is amazing – thank you to all the volunteers and donors for supporting this fantastic cause. Find more information on […]
If you are struggling with debt, make sure you speak to a money advice service – they can talk you through the different options and ensure you’re informed about grants and funding available to you. Citizen’s Advice Leicester offer money and debt advice for free, and other locally-based advice services […]
Yesterday, I had a brilliant virtual meeting with the Slough co-production network. We talked about the great work they have been doing locally and how this can help shape the social care reform that is so badly needed nationally. The Slough co-production network is made up of local residents […]
Yesterday, I hosted a virtual meeting to discuss housing and social care. I was joined by labour councillors, charities working in social care and care providers. It was a really interesting discussion on how we improve the quality and availability of homes for older and disabled people. Some of the […]
It was great to take part in the CO-OP’s Christmas Toy Appeal last week. The CO-OP are collecting toy donations for children whose families may be struggling. You can find your local central England CO-OP here.
Earlier this week I spoke at a brilliant virtual roundtable organised by New Local and Social Care Future- two organisations that are campaigning for people who have lived experience of social care to be essential in shaping its future. You can read more about the work of New Local here […]
I spoke to BBC Radio Leicester about what the Budget means for people in our city. Unfortunately, it’s not good news. The Budget does nothing to tackle inflation, the cost of a weekly shop, or soaring energy prices. The Chancellor has instead announced the highest tax burden for 70 […]
