This year has taken me to every corner of our city, and wherever I’ve gone, I’ve felt the same thing: the power of community. Such an honour to represent Leicester South.

Deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Cllr Manjula Sood MBE. A great loss to the city of Leicester.

Wishing everyone in Leicester South and beyond a joyful festive season and a Happy New Year.

Independent Alliance Joint statement on the Hunger Strikers. Lives are at risk. The strikers face neglect, delayed care, and silence from those in power. We demand the government to meet with the prisoners’ representatives immediately.

A beautiful evening of carols, candlelight and community at Avenue Community Church. A moment to pause, reflect and share the joy of the festive season.

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Grassroots Cricket keeps communities together. Clubs like SASA and SACCO show how the game brings people of all ages and backgrounds together, yet both face real challenges due to a lack of facilities. Small investment now can protect these clubs and strengthen community cohesion.

I have written directly to the Governor of HMP Bronzefield demanding urgent medical care for Qesser Zuhrah, whose life is at serious risk. I have also signed a joint letter alongside more than 50 MPs and Peers calling on David Lammy to urgently meet the lawyers of those on hunger strike.

The interim findings on maternity care are deeply disturbing. This cannot be ignored. We need accountability, transparency, and urgent action to protect mothers and babies.

Over 1,700 children killed in Sudan in a single year, many by explosives. As the UN penholder Britain must do more.

Honoured to attend the Leicester Communal Chanukah Lighting at Leicester Hebrew Congregation & Chabad Leicester. Alongside members from our diverse communities expressing our strength through unity. Where light outshines darkness Wishing the Jewish community a peaceful and joyous Chanukah.

Young lives lost and many injured in the shooting at Brown University. A place of learning turned into a scene of fear and heartbreak. Sending condolences to the families, friends and the Brown community. Thoughts and prayers are with the victims and all those affected by this senseless violence.

My deepest condolences to the victims, their families and everyone affected by the terrorist attack in Bondi Beach in Australia. Our thoughts and prayers are with them. There is no place for anti-semitism, terror or bigotry in our world.

Green spaces are such community gems! Fantastic to meet Julie, Sally and the volunteers at Eyres Monsell's Green Gym - an incredible community-led project growing food, skills and friendship. I'll certainly be championing local sustainability projects in Parliament.

Less than a fifth of integrated care boards in England provide 24/7 end-of-life care for children. Great to meet the team from Rainbows Hospice in Parliament to discuss how we can ensure the govt’s 10 Year Health Plan truly delivers for seriously ill children and their families.

Huge thanks to all volunteers across Leicester who show up day after day with open hearts and helping hands. You're true community heroes!

Islamophobia is a real and present danger. And it's destroying lives. Why isn't Labour taking a stand against it?

Despite the Govt’s delay with the Warm Homes Plan, I’m keeping the pressure on in Westminster. Proud to back #WarmHomesLeics Coallition's calls for better insulation, lower bills and climate action to lift up our communities.

I’ve met many families in St. Matthews who were heartbroken when the sports hall closed. So I’m working with residents to ensure the community centre is relocated smoothly. But the call for indoor sports facilities is loud and clear - that’s why I’ve taken this straight to the top in Parliament.

Delighted to be part of the launch of the Maternity and Neonatal Voices Partnership for Leicester - empowering families and ensuring lived experiences help shape safer, more equitable maternity and neonatal care.

Whether it’s the two-child benefit cap, Winter Fuel Payment, or disability benefit cuts, Labour follows the same shameful pattern:

One of my first acts as an MP was tabling an amendment to scrap the 2 child benefit cap Labour dragged their feet while 109 children a day fell into poverty under their watch But now, that changed - the cap has been abolished I’ll keep working to ensure tackling child poverty remains a priority

84,000 hospitality jobs have been lost since the last Budget. I visited Leicester’s Belmont Hotel and saw how hard local businesses are working to keep doors open and staff employed. Thats why I'm pushing for a Budget that backs our high streets & supports hospitality.

Grassroots football is where it all starts: building friendships, fitness & futures. Massive thanks to the whole team at Aylestone Park FC for making sure every local young person has that chance! As a member of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Football, I’ll keep championing our local clubs!

One of my first acts as an MP was to table an amendment to the King’s Speech to scrap the two child benefit cap - a punitive, dickensian policy. Ending the cap would lift millions of children out of poverty. Millions. Labour must act before this policy robs even more childhoods.

As an optometrist, I've seen the power early detection plays in saving not just sight, but also lives. Encouraging research shows the potential of retina scans spoting Parkinson’s 7 years before symptoms manifest. The government must act now and fund early diagnosis programmes.

People. Powered. Politics. That’s what this is all about. Massive praise to every single person in Leicester who fought tooth and nail for our much-loved libraries. Every petition, protest and voice mattered. Let's keep the momemutum going for fair outcomes for Leicester’s community centres too!

The Covid inquiry sadly confirms what so many families already knew: Loved ones were lost because of political paralysis and corrosive dysfunction at the very top. We must keep the spotlight on these catastrophic failures & ensure lessons are learnt, not forgotten.

Earlier this year, our libraries faced the very real threat of closure. But from toddlers to pensioners, our community came together and made local voices impossible to ignore! Together, we’ve sent a clear message: people power can triumph over top-down decisions.

Fireworks are fun and lively this time of year, but I’ve heard from lots of residents who worry about safety and animal welfare. Proud to support campaigns for safer, more considerate fireworks.

So proud that Crown Hills has won a Kellogg’s Breakfast Club Award! Such an important initiative helping pupils start the day. And even more special as it’s my old school too!

A government that promised hope has fuelled a youth jobs crisis. Every lost opportunity for a young adult is a long-term loss for the country. I’ve spoken to so many young people who feel left behind. The Chancellor must reverse course before we risk a generation slipping through the cracks.

We must ensure our policies do not fuel hate or be tools for scapegoating, political point-scoring, or mere headline grabbing. They must never sow division.

Honoured to join the Sikh Community at today’s Nagar Kirtan procession and celebrating Sikh & Punjabi heritage at Guru Amar Daas Gurdwara A beautiful reminder of the warmth, diversity, and togetherness that makes Leicester South so special.

I was honoured to host Esme's Umbrella in Westminster to push for CBS support, affecting over 1 million people. As an optometrist, I've heard the fear in patients’ voices facing vivid visual hallucinations after sight loss, driving my commitment to ensure no one faces CBS alone.

Inter Faith Week always highlights the strength of Leicester. People of all faiths and none come together through foodbanks, youth projects, remembrance events and shared celebrations. Unity is, and always will be, our greatest strength. Let's keep building bridges, not walls.

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.