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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.

The new councils announced today will make it easier for local people to hold decision-makers to account, while creating streamlined structures that support faster, more efficient decisions on infrastructure and public services. Together, this will deliver better outcomes, better value for taxpayers and pave the way for a devolution deal that can unlock Leicestershire’s full potential.

Earlier this year, when heating oil prices spiralled following the volatility in the Middle East, I heard from residents across North West Leicestershire about soaring costs, cancelled orders, and orders being reissued at significantly higher prices. For households that rely on heating oil, delaying an order simply wasn’t an option, and those practices were completely unacceptable.

Earlier today, the Labour Rural Research Group launched our newest report: The Future of the Rural Economy.

As the summer holidays are set to begin for many during this week, I’m really pleased that alongside expanding the Free School Meals offering from September, our next Free Breakfast Club for families is due to start at Belvoirdale Primary School!

I welcome the announcement that Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland will receive nearly £8 million to improve access to weight management services.