Samir Zitouni’s actions were nothing short of heroic. I’ve tabled an Early Day Motion in Parliament to recognise his bravery. Wishing him a full and speedy recovery in hospital.

Inclusive healthcare saves lives. No community should be left behind.

Youth workers change lives. They keep young people safe, build confidence, open doors, and strengthen our communities. If the gov't is serious about safer neighbourhoods and brighter futures, it must give youth work the funding it deserves. #YouthWorkWeek

Great to meet with Meals and More UK to discuss strengthening the Holiday Activity and Food programme. Many families in Leicester rely on this really valuable support, so I'll be working hard to champion it.

Zohran Mamdani’s victory sends a clear message that too many forget: Politics starts with people. Always. Congratulations @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social and all that stand for social justice, equality, and people driven change.

This city raised me. It’s my heart, my home, and my commitment. I’ll always stand up for Leicester and its people in Parliament.

Great to stand with @andymcdonaldmp.bsky.social to support the launch of Building a National Spinal Cord Injury Strategy. People living with spinal cord injuries deserve coordinated care and support at every stage of life. We must make that a reality.

I’m used to putting out political fires, but this week, I met the heroes facing real flames at Leics Fire & Rescue! Our hard-working emergency services deserve the support they need to meet these huge challenges. I’ll be raising their priorities in Parliament to push for real action.

Over 55,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer in the UK every year. Having personally lost a loved one to breast cancer, I know how deeply it can impact families. I'll keep pushing the Government to ensure every patient receives the care and support they need.

As an optometrist, I’ve seen firsthand how vital inclusive access to eye health is - especially for Leicester South’s most vulnerable. I’m committed to ensuring homeless people can access the care they deserve. Huge thanks to Vision Care & Inclusion Health for their life changing work.

Not all heroes wear capes ... some wear hi-vis! Absolutely wonderful to join Sharron and the Saffron Litter Wombles team filling 27 bags from a fly-tipping heap. I'm committed to tackling the root causes, raising this in Parliament, and driving awareness across our communities and corporations.

Huge thanks to Anne, Sally & Green Room Gardeners for displaying community spirit in full bloom at Queens Road Allotments! Really enjoyed discussing the importance of keeping these green havens thriving through planning rules, support for wildlife & community wellbeing.

No one should ever be left behind because of ability. Invaluable hearing first-hand experiences from the @EMCYP Adult Inclusion Group, which I’ll be raising in Parliament. Thank you for the great conversations. And the cheesecake! 😋

Gaza is not a playground for colonial viceroys. Mass graves are not foundations for resorts and a riviera. No Western hand has the right to rewrite the story of Gaza’s survivors.

Every year, Muslim communities across the UK open their doors to people of all faiths and none on Visit My Mosque Day. Pleasure to join mosques across Leicester South & take part in conversations that strengthen understanding and unity. Let’s keep building bridges, not walls.

Our young people are our future. And they deserve every chance to succeed. Thrilled that Pedestrian has secured £10,000 for their “Big Build”: an accessibility-friendly, creative space where young people can thrive! I will keep standing up in Parliament for the funding & spaces our youth deserve.

A Labour gov't may have “recognised” Palestine, but still: - Fuels Israel’s genocidal assault with record high arms exports. - Enables UK millitary co-operation at RAF Akrotiri - Refuses to impose wide spread sanctions - Can't even call it what it is: Genocide.

Wonderful to celebrate 70 years of Leicester Quaker Meeting House - a true community treasure in our city on Queens Road. Great to hear stories & memories across decades!

Nothing beats a good book! Great meeting Ella, Emma, and Sanjee from Sweet Cherry Publishing to discuss their magical work making books more accessible - because no one’s ability should limit the joy of reading. Looking forward to championing SEND and accessibility in Parliament and beyond.

Not the activists, not the flotilla - the real terrorists are the ones orchestrating genocide on Gaza.

Horrified and appalled by the attack at a synagogue in Crumpsal on Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar My thoughts are with the community and the loved ones of all those affected. Greatful for the emergency services and all the first responders.

Took a trip down memory lane to my old school, Crown Hills! Loved speaking at their assembly in support of the Send My Friend to School campaign. Always a pleasure to support Leicester’s incredible students - just can’t promise to grant their wish for a 4-day school week 😂

#NationalEyeHealthWeek is a reminder: we can’t afford to lose sight of the importance of eye care. Proud to serve as both an Optometrist and an MP - fighting to keep eye health and primary care high on Parliament’s agenda, so no patient should ever be left behind.

Independent Alliance statement opposing the government's proposed digital ID cards

Huge congrats to everyone at the Leicestershire Curry Awards – special shout out to Chutney Ivy in my constituency for winning Restaurant of the Year! And thanks to Pukaar Group for hosting such a great evening celebrating Leicester’s diverse and vibrant food scene.

Drones have savaged the Global Sumud Flotilla en route to Gaza carrying life-saving aid. Where is our gov't as a UK-flagged vessel with British citizens is bombarded in international waters? Labour’s deadly inaction is complicit in Israel’s siege, man-made famine & genocide.

Best wishes to everyone celebrating Rosh Hashanah!

Happy Navratri to all celebrating in Leicester South and beyond!

So special to join the Dedication & Thanksgiving Service, celebrating the @leicester_cathedral restoration and new Heritage & Learning Centre. Such an incredible culmination of 20 years of work championing faith, heritage, and community.

Classic flip-flop Keir. A man who stands for nothing, falls for everything.

Hugely valued every doorstep chat in Stoneygate! From litter and flooding to anti-social behaviour and speeding , your concerns and priorities were heard loud and clear. Let's continue working together to make our streets safer in Stoneygate and beyond.

Political dissent is a democratic right. People understandably feel disenfranchised by austerity & government mismanagement. But violence & racism must never be tolerated. My letter to the Home Secretary urges respect to be upheld & action against all forms of hatred.

In the world’s 6th richest country, 9 out of every 30 children in a UK classroom are growing up in poverty. I am standing alongside cross-party MPs once again, calling for the two-child benefit cap to be abolished.

Under Starmer’s Labour: MPs opposing welfare cuts and the two-child benefit cap are stripped of the Labour whip. Yet Mandelson, "best pals" with Epstein, still remains in the House of Lords & retains the whip. A national disgrace.

Great to meet Lucy Bronze to applaud her stellar Euros performance & discuss grassroots football -the heartbeat of our game. I’m committed to backing Leicester’s clubs, calling for better funding, more opportunities for girls & improved facilities to keep communities thriving.

No child should grow up cold, hungry, or without hope. The facts are clear: the two-child benefit cap is pushing millions into poverty. I’m standing alongside Kim Johnson MP and cross-party MPs, urging the Prime Minister to end this injustice.