Broxtowe Women's Project are launching an initiative for businesses and organisations in Kimberley to help raise awareness of domestic abuse. If you'd like to get involved, they're running a session at Rumbletums Cafe on Monday 20 April 10.30am-12.30pm.

It’s always a pleasure to pay a visit to the Pythian Club. I dropped in to see them at Heathfield Community Centre recently to talk about the work they’re doing in the community and how I can support them.

Earlier this month, I joined community partners at Evolve to talk about how we can work together to support the mental and physical health of children and families in the area. I’m very excited about the impact that the £20m for Aspley from the Labour government will make here.

I’m Wishing Eid Mubarak to all Muslims celebrating in Nottingham, Kimberley and across Britain!

It was a pleasure to be invited to join Dawoodi Bohra community of Nottingham this Ramadan to break their fast. The Bohras make a huge contribution to our local community and it was great to be able to share this evening with them.

Labour are fixing the mess left in our asylum system. We’re closing the hotels, and recovering millions that the last government spent on them.

British taxpayers should not be expected to fund the lives of those who can support themselves, break the law or work illegally. Asylum support and accommodation will now become conditional – reserved only for those who play by our rules.

In today’s Spring Statement, the Chancellor announced: 📈GDP per head growing faster than expected 💷Families better off by more than £1,000 after inflation 📉Inflation falling faster than expected 🏦Borrowing now below the G7 average Labour’s plan is paying off for our economy

Brilliant to be back out on Broxtowe Estate at the weekend speaking to more residents about local issues and the £20m Pride in Place funding coming to the area. If we missed you and you have anything you'd like to raise, email [email protected]

The energy price cap is falling by £117 because of choices made in the last budget. Labour is tackling the cost of living, creating more clean energy at home, and investing in warmer homes.

It was great to join the Aspley councillors recently on a visit to Lily & Co on Minver Crescent. From nursery care to food and clothes banks, Lily & Co have become a community hub, and it was a pleasure to see a little bit of the work they do for their community.

I’m wishing Ramadan Mubarak to Muslims in Nottingham, Kimberley and beyond

Wishing a very happy Lunar New Year to everyone celebrating in Nottingham and Kimberley

Great to be out on Broxtowe Estate on Saturday speaking to residents about the £20m Pride in Place funding coming to the area and about local issues. If you have any issues or concerns you'd like to raise, drop me a line on [email protected]

Yesterday I spoke in Parliament about how Labour has already reduced the number of people in asylum accommodation by a third, after the last government let it get out of control. We’re going to keep up the pressure and close more asylum hotels until there are none left.

I’m delighted to see that commissioners at the City Council are set to leave on schedule, calling the financial turnaround “almost unimaginable”. Proper funding from a Labour government and the hard work of local Labour councillors have paid off. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cevn3veg8ygo

I spoke on BBC Breakfast this morning about the importance of the Prime Minister's visit to Beijing this week. This government will work with China in the UK's best interests, but we will also challenge them where necessary.

The Labour government is helping your local by: - Cutting their business rates by 15%, and freezing them until 2029 - Doubling the Hospitality Support Fund to help over 1000 pubs - Letting pubs stay open later for World Cup matches

Today we remember the six million Jews murdered by the Nazis, and all their other victims including LGBT+, Roma and disabled people. We remember also the victims of genocide since and recommit ourselves to building a better world.

Under Labour, immigration enforcement is at the highest levels ever, with 74% more raids and 83% more arrests. We’re sending a clear message to people coming to work here illegally - and to dodgy bosses using illegal labour to undercut their competitors.

Superb start to the year on the doors across the city, all day. Teams out in lots of places but ours had a great reception in Leen Valley!

The snow won't stop us! I'm at Tesco in Top Valley with local councillors Sam Gardiner and Cheryl Barnard for the next hour. Come say hi if you're nearby and let us know about any issues you have.

Britain is a welcoming country, but we must get our asylum system under control. I spoke in Parliament this week about the progress that Labour is making towards closing all asylum hotels, and reaffirmed out commitment to getting the job done.

Sending my best wishes for the new year to everyone in Nottingham and Kimberley.

📈 My year in numbers 📈 In 2025 I handled over 5,800 pieces of casework and spoke to more than 3,800 people on the doorstep across Nottingham North & Kimberley along with Labour colleagues. I’m looking forward to continuing to work deliver for everyone in our communities in 2026

A very Merry Christmas to everyone in Nottingham and Kimberley. I hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas.

I dropped into the Royal Mail Delivery Office in Bulwell to thank all the posties for their hard work, throughout the year, and particularly in the Christmas rush.

Last month I joined other Nottinghamshire MPs to meet with trade union UNISON to take about social care. It was great to hear from the workers themselves and listen to what improvements they want to see.

I am so proud to be able to be part of a government that is finally delivering for our communities. For years the Tories underfunded local government, and we all paid the price. Now Labour is investing in our communities again, with £234m for Nottinghamshire County and £154m for Nottingham City.

This weekend I was out with Bulwell councillor Michael Savage speaking residents around Grindon Crescent about what matters to them. Did we miss you? Drop me an email to [email protected] to let me know how I can help.

I visited CRISP Vocational Provision in Bulwell last month to hear about how they support young people with vocational training as well as core subjects. The students were learning about democracy for UK Parliament Week, so I was happy drop in and answer some questions.

It was great fun to be the official starter of the first ever Bulwell Santa Run at the weekend. Had a jog myself, bit rainy… Huge thanks to Paul, Paul and the team for doing it.

Recently I popped into Trinity School in Aspley to talk to them about the importance of participating in our politics, and what my role is in our government. I was delighted to hear from the Law and Politics Society about their work, and take a Q&A from A-level politics students.

Labour promised to fix an extra million potholes by the next election, and we’re delivering. The East Midlands is getting £700 m to invest in repair potholes and prevent new ones, including here in Nottingham and Kimberley.

UK Parliament week is a chance for schools and youth groups across the country to learn about Parliament and how our political system works. I've done a whistle-stop tour around the constituency to talk to students about my work and hear what's important to them.

I’ve visited lots of schools recently as part of UK Parliament Week, and none of them could function for a day without their wonderful support staff. Whether it’s cooks, cleaners, teaching assistants or admin staff, I’m proud to support @UNISONinSchools’ #StarsInOurSchools day.

Last year Labour’s budget ended the injustice of the Mineworkers' Pension Scheme and boosted the pensions of 294 miners here in Nottingham North and Kimberley. This year, Labour is finishing the job and returning money to the 163 miners on the BCSSS scheme too.

Today’s budget is about tackling the cost of living, with a higher minimum wage, lower energy bills, and scrapping the 2-child benefit cap. That last one alone will lift hundreds of thousands of kids out of poverty, and benefit 5,440 right here in Nottingham North and Kimberley.

I was delighted to drop into Bulwell Academy’s new Community Hub recently for their regular Friday morning Brew & Biscuits. Check out their page to see what’s happening at this fantastic new space for our community www.facebook.com/bulwellacade...

The last government stopped processing those arriving in small boats and left us with the hotel use we see now. Labour are getting on with the job of clearing that backlog so that we can end the use of hotels to house asylum seekers.

I'm holding on of my regular pop-up supermarket surgeries this afternoon in Bulwell Morrisons. I'll be here until 12.30 so drop by to let me know what's on your mind, or just to say 'hi'!

Evolve does incredible work in our local community. Their community-led work was what I had in mind when I was working on the Pride in Place scheme, which will deliver new investment to people in Aspley for their priorities nottinghampost.com/news/nottingham-news/we-started-cheque-250-10-10629625

It’s finally here – work has started to revitalise Bulwell Bogs and the market. I’m incredibly proud to have fought for this money as a local MP and to have been responsible for delivering it as a government minister.

Last week, Labour announced £9bn to renew Armed Forces family housing across the country; the biggest investment in more than 50 years. Now we’re ramping up investment into new VALOUR hubs, which will support 2,865 veterans right here in Nottingham North and Kimberley.

This City Council budget is investing in frontline services, thanks to leadership from a Labour council and a Labour government. You can have your say in-person session at Bulwell Riverside tomorrow, 12 pm-1.15 pm, or online on the 25th. Details below: bit.ly/4qOWGIN

This Armistice Day we pause to remember all those who have died serving our country, and to express our gratitude to those who serve today.

I'm delighted that Mayor Claire Ward has secured an additional £19 million of government funding to build more than 750 homes in the region. This funding will help deliver the high-quality homes that people need and bring brownfield land back into use.

Last week I had the pleasure of visiting the site of the new Kimberley Hub, where building work is progressing quickly. Thanks to the hard work of Kimberley Town Council and Broxtowe Borough Council for getting this government funding spent on creating a valuable community asset.

Too many people have been sold a dream that if they come to this country, they will be housed in a hotel and be able to work illegally. We have to break this model. As part of this, we have carried largest enforcement crackdown on illegal working since records began.

I know that securing Britain’s borders is important to you, and it’s a priority for this Labour government. I told Sky News how we are ramping up raids against employers who are using illegal workers, and pushing for stronger rules to deport foreign criminals.