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New Animal Welfare Strategy
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has unveiled our new Animal Welfare Strategy, bringing forward some of the strongest changes to animal welfare in a generation.
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A look forward to 2026
Over the past year, alongside colleagues in the Labour Rural Research Group (LRRG), I’ve continued to work closely with local farmers. I’ve met with more than 50 farmers across North West Leicestershire and have consistently pressed the Government to rethink its Inheritance and Property relief proposals.
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Farming IHT Update
Over the past year, alongside colleagues in the Labour Rural Research Group (LRRG), I’ve continued to work closely with local farmers. I’ve met with more than 50 farmers across North West Leicestershire and have consistently pressed the Government to rethink its Inheritance and Property relief proposals.
22/12/2025Read More
GET IN TOUCH
As your local MP there are a number of different things I can help you with or offer advice on, such as; benefits, immigration, tax issues, problems with the NHS, child maintenance and education matters.
I would love to hear from you about what you think my priorities should be as your MP for North West Leicestershire and what matters most to you.
Please use the contact form to get in touch with me. Please remember to provide as many details as possible, including your name, address and full details of your issue.
Following the Government’s recent announcement of proposals for the SEND system, which are now open for consultation, I’ll be holding two further roundtables in the coming weeks to hear your views. Your feedback will help inform my full response to the consultation.
You can read summaries of the proposals and what they mean here:
www.gov.uk/government/publications/school-send-reforms-sheets
I’ve also shared a short overview on my Facebook page here:
www.facebook.com/AmandaHackMP/posts/pfbid02DHmnUvNNpkbuSoBE9PxBgHdELPxMtXMga4cW5LZaq43rikTUT3Y4gA...
If you’d like to attend one of the roundtables, please register here:
www.amandahack.com/campaigns/send-roundtable-march-april-2026/
You’re also very welcome to email your thoughts for inclusion in our office’s submission. Please send them to:
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The latest travel advice information for British nationals in the Middle East: Gov.uk/middle-east-updates
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🌾 Backing our farmers
At this weeks National Farmers Union (NFU) conference Emma Reynolds, the Secretary of State for the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, announced how we are backing our farmers:
✅ An updated Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) that’s simpler and fairer, with priority for small farms.
✅ Over £345 million in grants to back sustainable farming, new equipment, innovation and infrastructure.
✅ A new consultation on vet visits to strengthen animal health and welfare.
I'm committed to supporting our local farmers, which is why I'm taking part in the NFU's fellowship scheme this year to continue learning more about this vital industry and why I have met with so many local farmers since being elected.
This is about backing British farmers, supporting rural communities like ours, and building a more sustainable future for agriculture.
Read more here: www.farmersguide.co.uk/business/politics/emma-reynolds-announces-345m-boost-for-farm-innovations-... ... See MoreSee Less
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Busy day today so far. I’ve met with constituents from across the area at a couple of different meetings, discussing things from job support to Banking Hubs!
I’m also aware of a number of flooding issues across the constituency today following heavy rain overnight. Some flood alerts remain in place, you can check these here: check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/alerts-and-warnings?ext=-1.424411,52.6581,-1.320595,52.771562
I’ve already spoken with Severn Trent Water, Leicestershire County Council and the Environment Agency about specific areas and their response.
Please report any flooding to LCC as the lead flood authority here: www.leicestershire.gov.uk/environment-and-planning/flooding-and-drainage
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I'm really pleased to see that Leicestershire County Council have decided NOT to close the specialist SEND nurseries across the county following the strength of feeling from residents across Leicestershire.
I heard from a number of constituents who contacted me to raise their concerns that the possible closures further disregard the struggles faced by parents and guardians of SEND children.
Having met with the Chief Executive of Menphys to listen to the impact that these closures will have on Leicestershire residents, inside and outside of my constituency, I submitted my response based on those experiences of my constituents.
This was another example of unwarranted cuts by the current administration at county hall. That follows cuts announced to the School Food Service earlier this year and allowing our bus routes in North West Leicestershire to be cut, despite extra government funding. ... See MoreSee Less
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You can sign my petition here: tinyurl.com/4zmnspxeThe MP has urged ATM network LINK to reconsider their decision.
It follows the planned closure of the Lloyds Bank branch in June.
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Through an amendment to the Crime and Policing Bill, our Labour Government will require tech companies to remove non-consensual intimate images within 48 hours of them being flagged. Companies that fail to act will face serious consequences, including fines of up to 10% of their global revenue or even having their service blocked in the UK.
Platforms will be required to proactively detect and remove abusive intimate images, treating this material with the same seriousness as child sexual abuse and terrorist content.
For victims, the process will be simpler and stronger. You will only need to report an image once. After that, it will be removed across multiple platforms and automatically blocked from being re-uploaded.
Ofcom is also considering measures to digitally mark these images so they can be automatically detected and taken down if they reappear online.
We will also issue guidance to internet providers to block access to rogue websites hosting this content.
No one should face intimidation or distress because of repeated intimate image abuse. We are acting to make the online world safer, and to ensure those who fail to protect people are held accountable. ... See MoreSee Less
Tech firms must remove ‘revenge porn’ in 48 hours or risk being blocked, says Starmer
www.theguardian.com
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Major research published this week by Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) delivers a powerful and timely message: cardiac screening saves young lives.
The largest-ever study of its kind, published in the prestigious Journal of the American College of Cardiology, analysed data from more than 104,000 young people aged 14-35 who were screened through CRY’s nationwide programme between 2008 and 2018.
The findings are significant:
➡️1 in 300 young people screened were found to have a potentially life-threatening heart condition
➡️41% of those diagnosed went on to receive vital interventions - including pacemakers, defibrillators, cardiac surgery and, in two cases, heart transplants
➡️A simple ECG test demonstrated 77% sensitivity, with a very low false positive rate of just 2.1%
➡️Importantly, there was no meaningful difference in risk between athletes and non-athletes -reinforcing the case that screening should be available to all young people, not just those in competitive sport
Every week in the UK, 12 young people aged 35 and under lose their lives to undiagnosed heart conditions. Behind each statistic is a devastated family and a future cut tragically short.
As the chair of the APPG for Cardiac Risk in the Young, I believe this research strengthens the case for wider access to cardiac screening and greater awareness of the risks. We have an opportunity and a responsibility to act on this evidence and help prevent avoidable deaths.
You can read more about the research here: sbrew.link/HconODug ... See MoreSee Less
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After speaking with LINK last week, under the current assessment scheme, Coalville does not qualify for a Banking Hub.
I immediately raised the case with a Treasury Minister privately and did so again yesterday during a Westminster Hall debate on the subject. I specifically raised the point around access to business banking services, which will be lost due to the closure of Lloyds.
I am in the process of formalising an appeal to LINK regarding the assessment that has taken place for a Banking Hub in Coalville and will be submitting this shortly. I would urge local residents and other stakeholders, especially current customers of Lloyds, to sign my petition to help show the strength of feeling on this issue.
You can sign the online version here: tinyurl.com/4zmnspxe
I do have paper copies available too. Please contact my office to request one for you, or someone you know.
You can call 01530 569 010 or email [email protected] ... See MoreSee Less
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