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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.
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.
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.
Fleecehold Update
Back in March, I co-sponsored a 10-minute rule bill on unadopted estates (Housing Estates Bill). I’m really pleased that the Minister has now announced that two-thirds of the bill’s proposals will be taken forward through consultations on how to reduce the use of private estate management arrangements.
Fairer Funding Deal for Leicestershire
Great news for Leicestershire! The Labour Government has announced a £144.8 million funding boost for Leicestershire County Council over the next three years — a 25% increase in core spending power for essential local services.
Grace Dieu Road Flooding Update
Following the recent flooding on Grace Dieu Road in Whitwick, Cllr Peter Moult and I have been working hard to support local residents with immediate action while also pressing for longer-term solutions.
New Contractor to be Appointed for Welsted Road Estate Bins
After doorknocking back in October in and around the Welsted Road and Heritage Road area, it was clear from speaking with local residents that the bins were not being emptied frequently enough on the estate.
Labour Government Rights Another Historic Injustice with a 40% Pension Uplift for Former Mineworkers
Last year, during this Labour Government’s first budget, over 1,500 former miners in North West Leicestershire benefited when The Chancellor transferred the investment reserve in the Mineworkers’ Pension Scheme (MPS), resulting in a £29 per week pension uplift per member.
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🌾 Have your say on the future of the rural economy 🌾
The Labour Rural Research Group (LRRG) has launched a new call for evidence to shape its next major report on the future of rural Britain.
Building on previous work exploring rural life and poverty, this new report will look ahead to 2040, focusing on how we can unlock growth, resilience and opportunity in rural communities, and what needs to happen during this Parliament to get there.
Rural areas are vital to our economy and way of life, but too often face barriers to growth, investment and opportunity. That’s why LRRG is inviting farmers, businesses, community groups and residents to share their experiences, including the challenges you face and the opportunities you see.
📝 You can submit your thoughts here: www.labourruralresearchgroup.com/about-3
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We promised to tackle crime and put 13,000 more officers on our streets across the UK, and that’s exactly what this Government is delivering.
Last year, we committed to deliver an additional 3,000 neighbourhood officers by the end of March 2026, and the latest figures show we achieved that target two months early.
I’m also really pleased that Leicestershire has seen the highest increase in the East Midlands, with 56 new officers, out of 120 across the region.
Our local neighbourhood teams work incredibly hard, and we will continue to back them with more officers, increased funding, and targeted initiatives - such as last year’s summer blitz, which we saw in Coalville and Ashby, to tackle town centre crime and keep our communities safe.
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