Julie Webb and Brian Garner on Birds Nest Ave in New Parks are chuffed to bits with their new home insulation from e.on Thrift Energy. Apprentice Megan and site boss Mark told me there is huge potential for more jobs too. Reduced bills, more jobs, energy security: all vital for […]
Britain’s homeowners are being hit by a £7,000 increase in annual mortgage interest payments and leading lenders are pulling their mortgages. The Tories blame everyone else but Labour will continue to hold them to account for their reckless mini budget and a decade of economic failure. Watch my […]
I absolutely loved meeting Dovelands eco warriors! They are so passionate about protecting the environment, and making Leicester a great place to live. Thank you to the eco warriors for their letters and advice, and the lovely chat!
This Carers Week, I was honoured to close the debate in the House of Commons about an issue so close to my heart: the battle families face trying to get help to care for their loved ones. Our care system is stretched to the absolute limit – so much […]
Helping young people get the high skill, high wage jobs of the future is a top priority for me as a local MP. That is why I am campaigning to ensure children in Leicester West benefit from the jobs being created in our city’s growing space sector. Our fantastic Space […]
Yesterday I spoke in a Westminster Hall debate on the importance of hospices. MPs from all parties shared deeply personal stories of how hospices have cared for their loved ones so well, and comforted their family and friends at such a difficult time. I responded on behalf of the […]
Today, I took part in an Urgent Question to the Economic Secretary to the Treasury about the turmoil in the mortgage markets this week, with multiple banks pulling their deals for new borrowers. Homeowners are being stung by a massive £7,000 increase in their yearly mortgage interest payments, as rates […]
This Carers Week, I took part in a deeply moving debate in the House of Commons. Our care system is stretched to the absolute limit – so much so that 2.5 million unpaid carers have had to give up work or reduce their hours because they cannot get the support […]
Throughout the lockdowns, patients in hospitals and residents in care homes faced the anguish of being away from their loved ones at the time when they needed them most. We cannot underestimate the devastating impact this had on their physical and mental health, particularly for people with dementia when their […]
Today I met some brilliant pupils and teachers from New College Leicester in my constituency, who were visiting Parliament for the day. I was really impressed hearing from such engaged young people – with really great questions – and possible future MPs themselves! A massive thanks to the team. […]
Many local residents have contacted me to say they are deeply concerned about proposals in Leicester City Council’s Local Plan to develop a large section of the park for industrial use, as well as space for a number of Gypsy and Traveller pitches. I know Beaumont Park is a much-loved […]
This week is Carers Week and so I was delighted to join the ‘Care for a Cuppa’ roundtable to hear first hand from unpaid carers about their experiences and the challenges they are facing. They spoke about juggling caring and work responsibilities, and trying to support their loved ones within […]
