I get to meet all sorts of fascinating people in my job. It’s a privilege to be invited to your events, welcomed into your homes and to hear your stories. I popped in to see 100-year-old Olive Marston when I visited the Heather Scarecrow Festival

I welcome the Government’s VAT cut on household electricity bills. I know from conversations with residents across North West Leicestershire that the cost of living remains one of the biggest challenges facing many families.

I’m delighted that the Rail Minister has welcomed the formation of my new Ivanhoe Line Steering Group, bringing together MPs, local authorities, strategic authorities and private sector partners to progress plans to restore passenger rail services between Burton and Leicester.