• 26/11/2025
  • Posted by: Amanda Hack MP
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Following continued action over the past 12 months on the British Coal Staff Superannuation Scheme, over 750 former mineworkers in North West Leicestershire will now see their pensions rise by 40%, thanks to the Labour Government’s transfer of the £2.3bn investment reserve back to scheme members.
 
That’s an average of £100 per week back into the pockets of those who once powered our nation.
 
I am so pleased that we have secured this outcome during the budget. This change will make a real difference to the lives of local people and their families. A big thank you must go to the campaigners, constituents and coalfield colleagues who have been engaged in the lobbying efforts to right this injustice.
 
From Coalville to Measham, Moira, and beyond, our industrial heritage has shaped the local landscape. For generations, our former miners powered this country, and it’s only right that we recognise their sacrifices.
 
We’re not just providing financial support; we’re also improving healthcare for respiratory illnesses through our Men’s Health Strategy. It recognises the additional care often needed in our former industrial communities, where health inequalities are higher.
 
I’m proud of our local industrial heritage. It touches nearly every part of North West Leicestershire, and I’m proud that our Labour Government is delivering the support our former mineworkers deserve

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I managed to speak about the lack of local bus provision across North West Leicestershire again recently, this time highlighting the long-gone services that used to connect Heather with Ibstock and other local areas. (Link to the full speech in the comments)

I'm aware that Arriva have recently announced some further changes to services in North West Leicestershire, and I want to hear what this means for you. Please drop me an email with your thoughts on the changes that are coming in April to [email protected]. (You can view the changes here: www.arrivabus.co.uk/latest-news/improving-our-services-for-nw-leicestershire

I will continue battling for better buses from private operators and Leicestershire County Council. We are giving them the cash and powers to enhance and protect our services for communities like Heather. For too long, our communities have been disconnected bus route by bus route. ... See MoreSee Less

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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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