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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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265 of you in North West Leicestershire signed an e-petition supporting a play-based model of learning for our little ones. So, when the petition came to be debated in Westminster Hall, I was proud to speak on it 👇
Our youngest learners deserve an education that nurtures curiosity, creativity, wellbeing, and a genuine love of learning.
Some of the biggest scientific discoveries came from creativity, such as Einstein's theory of relativity, and listening to music encourages the brain to engage with patterns and sequencing, which is vital when it comes to core subjects like maths. Activities like dancing, or even playing with Lego, allows children to express themselves, to explore, and to try different things.
Children will direct us in how they want to learn, and we have to give them that opportunity to express themselves. I will continue to engage wherever possible in further conversations around this.
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Thank you to Noble Foods for hosting a visit to their egg packing centre.
It was useful to learn more about what goes into processing eggs in the UK and the work that goes into the Lion Egg Standard.
Thanks to the NFU for arranging the Parliamentary Scheme and the work that goes into ensuring that Parliamentarians have an invaluable insight into Farming, Food Production, Food Security, Standards and Safety.
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