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.

I'm really proud of the Renter’s Rights Bill and today it is finally in force. Life will be better for renters in Nottingham and Kimberley, with no more fixed term tenancies and no more no-fault evictions. This is the difference a Labour government makes.

This government is committed to helping everyone who can work to find work. Last week I dropped into the Bulwell Jobcentre to meet the new service leader and talk about how we can work together to help people in Nottingham and Kimberley.

Labour are ramping up processing for asylum seekers, so that those in legitimate need can move on to rebuilding their lives, and those with no claim are returned as quickly as possible.

Macmillan coffee mornings are always a brilliant way to enjoy a chat, some cake, and raise money for a good cause - it was great to drop into Kimberley Library’s last month. If you’d like to donate, you can at bit.ly/4nVkGYS.

Recently, I had a chance to meet with the Romanian Roma community in Nottingham. It was really valuable to hear about the challenges they face and their ideas for how local services could better support them.

This week, Nottingham Women’s Centre are fundraising to provide life-changing counselling and help support women in Nottingham when they need it most. From now until the 15th of October, your donation will be doubled. You can find out more and donate at ow.ly/VAOj50X2g1Q

At last week’s Labour Conference I visited some stalls that constituents had encouraged me to, to hear about their priorities and give them my support.

Recently I joined local residents, councillors and staff for a walk around Southglade Park. It’s always a beautiful walk, and we had a chance to pick up a few opportunities for improvements around the park.

Last week I visited Royal Mail’s Bulwell delivery office. It was great to be shown around and see how they organise the huge amount of deliveries they get every day, and to have a chat about plans to deal with nearby parking issues.

🚨Huge news for Aspley!🚨 The Labour government has announced £20 million of investment into Aspley over the next ten years! The best bit? Local people and businesses in Aspley will be the ones who decide how this is spent in their community, not Westminster or Whitehall.

I was on East Midlands Politics on Sunday talking about my new role in the Home Office. By delivering a returns agreement with France and removing tens of thousands of people with no valid claim to be here, Labour is removing incentives for people to come here in small boats.

Today Labour is introducing the Hillsborough Law, putting a duty of candour on public officials, and expanding legal aid for bereaved families. This is for the 97, their families who fought for justice, and everyone who has been let down by the state, from Windrush to Grenfell.

For my first time at the despatch box as Minister for Border Security and Asylum, I sent a clear message to rogue employers. We will not allow you to hire illegal migrants at the expense of British workers.

Update on my campaign for better phone signal in Kimberley A huge thank you to everyone who filled in my Kimberley phone signal survey. I took that to VodafoneThree and won a commitment from them to upgrade their infrastructure. More updates after I meet O2 and EE this week!

Yesterday I visited Torridge to see how communities there are investing over £20m from the government including transforming The Globe Hotel into a community training centre and modernising Bideford Pannier Market.

Really great to see that Mayor Claire is choosing to invest in our community. I’ll be working with local community groups and local residents to get the best out of it for the area. www.eastmidlands-cca.gov.uk/news/almost-...

I was honoured to be the special guest at the Midlands Nepali Mela last month. It was a fantastic occasion to celebrate the contributions of the Nepali community to our city and I was blown away by the hospitality I was shown.

The English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill is back in Parliament today. Labour is giving communities first refusal when assets of community value are put on sale, like youth clubs, leisure centres, sports grounds and pubs.

Recently I had the chance to have a walk around Top Valley with the Police and Crime Commissioner and local councillors. There have been investments in the area to help tackle anti-social behaviour, but if you’re experiencing issues I want to hear from you.