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 […]
On Friday I was delighted to meet with Carly who is working with the Leicester Education Strategic Partnership. Carly is working on a fantastic project to bring the best teachers to Leicester. She’s also working on how we keep the best teachers here too! Education is the key to a […]
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 written to the Health Secretary on behalf of local constituents who raised concerns with me about vaginal mesh implants. Thousands of women across the country are dealing with complications after receiving mesh implants, which can include painful and damaging reactions. I have asked the Health Secretary to explain […]
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.
A cross party group of 98 MPs has supported a letter I wrote with Sarah Wollaston and Norman Lamb that calls on the Prime Minister to set up a Parliamentary Commission on Health and Social Care. Time and time again we’ve seen how any Party that comes up with a […]
Several local residents have contacted me recently regarding potential plans to link Evesham Road and Saffron Lane. I have already written to the Mayor seeking clarification on this issue. In order to ensure that the views of local residents are heard loud and clear, I’ve been asking local residents for […]
On Friday I met with staff at Winchester Avenue dental practice who are working to improve children’s oral health. The surgery has signed up to the Starting Well campaign, which has an important focus on prevention & making sure children have their first dental check by the time they reach […]
I was delighted to speak in the debate on a public petition calling for the drug Orkambi to be made available on the NHS for people with Cystic Fibrosis. You can watch ITV Central’s coverage of my comments here. Orkambi is a life-changing drug that tackles the root causes […]
I am proud to have been in Parliament to support the Refugees (Family Reunion) Bill today and am delighted that it passed its Second Reading. This Bill will allow the families of refugees to come to the UK and be reunited with their loved ones. I will continue to back […]
In Parliament on 14thMarch I condemned Russia’s actions in the UK and welcomed the Prime Minister’s statement on the Government’s response. I absolutely believe we must work closely with our international allies, including the United Nations, following the incident in Salisbury. I asked the Prime Minister whether in light of […]
