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Keep updated on the latest news, campaigns and our work on behalf of voters in North West Leicestershire.
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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.
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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.
05/01/2026Read More -
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.
22/12/2025Read More
GET IN TOUCH
As your local MP there are a number of different things I can help you with or offer advice on, such as; benefits, immigration, tax issues, problems with the NHS, child maintenance and education matters.
I would love to hear from you about what you think my priorities should be as your MP for North West Leicestershire and what matters most to you.
Please use the contact form to get in touch with me. Please remember to provide as many details as possible, including your name, address and full details of your issue.
Let’s Make Every Journey Safer – A Landmark Road Safety Strategy🚦
Four people lose their lives on our roads every day. That’s simply unacceptable.
Our new Road Safety Strategy, the first in over a decade, sets out bold action to save lives and make our roads safer for everyone.
Here’s some of what’s in the strategy:
✅ Cut deaths and serious injuries by 65% by 2035 (and 70% for children)
✅ Crack down on the “Fatal Four”: speeding, drink/drug driving, not wearing seatbelts, and mobile phone use
✅ Safer vehicles with 18 new mandatory safety technologies
✅ Mandatory eye tests for older drivers
✅ A new Road Safety Investigation Branch to learn lessons from collisions
This comes alongside £24 billion of investment to maintain and improve our roads, making them safer for all road users.
I'm really pleased to see this strategy come forward, it follows some of my work last year to push the Leicestershire County Council for road safety improvements, alongside help from the local community, in Griffydam. You can find out more about this work here: www.facebook.com/reel/1583987142763670
If you have been impacted by a road death or serious injury, Brake, the road safety charity can offer help and support, you can read more here: www.brake.org.uk/
Every journey should start and end safely. This strategy is about saving lives, protecting vulnerable road users, and making our roads safer here in North West Leicestershire.
👉 Read more about the strategy here:
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🩺 Need health help fast? Here’s how to get the right NHS care locally
I know many residents are unsure where to turn when they or a loved one needs medical help quickly, but it’s not a life-threatening emergency.
In Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland, the NHS has made it easier to get the right care, first time.
If it’s not an emergency:
✅ Try self-care first
Use the NHS App, nhs.uk, or speak to your local pharmacy for advice on minor illnesses.
✅ Contact your GP
If symptoms persist, your GP practice should be your first point of contact during opening hours.
✅ Call NHS 111
If your GP is closed, or you’re not sure what to do, call NHS 111 (or use it online). They can assess your symptoms and book you an appointment in the most appropriate local service.
You may be referred to:
• Your GP practice
• A local pharmacy
• An urgent treatment centre
• A GP service open evenings, weekends or bank holidays
📌 Please avoid going straight to A&E unless it’s life-threatening — this helps reduce waiting times for everyone.
🚨 Always call 999 or go to A&E if it’s a serious emergency.
🧠 Mental health crisis support
Call NHS 111 and select the mental health option — available 24/7.
Getting the right care quickly helps you, and helps protect our NHS for those who need it most. You can read more here: tinyurl.com/4vvcvzb4
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A really positive meeting yesterday with the Education Secretary, Bridget Phillipson, to talk about the SEND system and share what I’m hearing directly from local schools and families.
For too long, families have had to fight to be listened to, and that’s something we’re committed to changing.
That’s why, alongside my two local SEND roundtables over the past year, we’ve been running the biggest national conversation on SEND in a generation.
There’s still time to get involved 👇
🔹 One final online event with the Schools Minister — sign up here:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/cc/send-reform-national-conversation-online-series-4797535
🔹 The SEND consultation closes next week — share your views here:
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In case you missed it 🐾
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.
This delivers on our manifesto promise and ensures our laws finally catch up with the evidence, improving the lives of animals in our homes, on farms, and in the wild.
Key measures include:
🐶 Pets & Companion Animals
👉Reforming dog breeding to improve health and welfare and end puppy farming
👉Consulting on a ban on electric shock collars due to the harm they can cause
👉Considering new licensing for rescue and rehoming organisations to ensure proper checks
👉Promoting responsible dog ownership to protect public safety
🐄 Farm Animals
👉Moving away from confinement systems like colony cages for laying hens and pig farrowing crates
👉Addressing welfare concerns around the use of carbon dioxide to stun pigs
👉Introducing humane slaughter requirements for farmed fish
👉Promoting the use of slower-growing meat chicken breeds
🦌 Wildlife
👉Banning trail hunting, amid concerns it is being used as a smokescreen for hunting
👉Banning snare traps, which cause suffering and can catch pets
👉Introducing a close season for hares to protect them during breeding season
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🚨 Safety Warning – Frozen Lakes 🚨
This afternoon we responded to a concerning incident at Hermitage fishing lakes where a group of youths were seen walking out onto the ice.
Our officers attended, spoke with the group, and gave strong words of advice.
We’ll also be working with local schools to reinforce the message that this is extremely dangerous.
Please remember: if you fall through the ice, the chances of survival are very slim. Stay safe and keep away from frozen water.
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Urgent warning about contaminated weight loss injections from UK Government
www.mirror.co.uk
'Fake fat jab sellers' warning from health minister who tells the Mirror dodgy weight loss injections can cause life threatening heart and psychological problems0 CommentsComment on Facebook
This is the difference with Labour.
✅ A ban on exploitative zero hours contracts
✅ Sick pay from day one
✅ A ban on fire and rehire
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