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.

I know a number of concerned residents had contacted me about the announced possible cut to the Diamond Bus service 19 that served Packington, Measham and Moira before travelling onto Burton.