After extensive discussions with residents on the safety of New Walk, I am proud to say that new enforcements are underway. Lighting updates, CCTV and public space protection officers are set to be put in place, direct results of residents showing up and having their say on their community.

Massive thanks to the Centre for Media Monitoring for allowing me to chair the panel at the launch of their latest report. This evidence is a reminder of the impact irresponsible reporting can have on community cohesion and public trust, which can lead to devastating real-life consequences.

How would you like to improve Eyres Monsell? I will be holding a community forum for residents to share their views on the £20 million of Pride in Place funding. Join me on: 📅 Thurs 9 April 📍 Eyres Monsell Community Centre 🕕 6pm Click here to have your say: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Wishing everyone in Leicester South and beyond a peaceful Good Friday and a lovely Easter Sunday.

Many congratulations to Shama Women's Centre on winning the prestigious King's Award for Voluntary Service. Their tireless work done by Khudeja, Yasmin and the many volunteers over the years has empowered countless women in the community, and will inspire many more to come.

Happy Passover to those celebrating Passover in Leicester South and beyond. A time to remember resilience, cherish freedom, and gather with loved ones in gratitude and hope.

Let me be clear: ILR changes should never punish the hard workers who want to call Britain home and leave them open to exploitation. They are the backbone of our NHS and every essential service we rely on. Why is our Government turning its back on those who keep our society running?

Hate and division is a shortcut for those with no real answers. It won’t build a better future. Britain’s strength has always been its people: our unity & our refusal to turn on one another. That’s what puts the great in Great Britain. And that spirit is the strongest engine for lasting change.

Statement regarding Leicester City Centre NCP Car Park closures

Data is the new oil. And it’s slipping into dangerous hands. Palantir, the $400B tech giant behind surveillance in the illegal occupation of Palestine and US racial profiling, is now creeping into our public services. Our NHS is for saving lives, not for feeding their profit machine.

My cross-party letter to the FCDO is clear: reopen Al Aqsa immediately. No faith should ever be denied access to its most sacred places. How many more lines must Israel cross before our government acts?

Appalled to hear about this disgusting attack. Anti-Semitism is an evil that has no place in any society. We must confront and dismantle all forms of racism wherever it takes root.

When classrooms become graves, it shows how cheap children’s lives are to war-mongers. Ministers dismissing it as a “reality of war” is an insult to every child buried beneath the rubble.

Pharmacies are the front door of our NHS, caring for communities every single day. Yet many are facing rising pressures and shrinking support. I'll be taking our conversation straight back to Westminster to advocate for every pharmacy, every job and every patient who relies on them.

Over 12,000 people work in Leicester's thriving hospitality scene. We musn't let sky-high business rates crush ambition and force doors to close. I’m pressing the Government to act now: cut business rates and back the local businesses that make our high streets thrive.

Amazing to celebrate the opening of the Charles Palmer suite with Leicestershire County Cricket Club! Cricket brings communities together and is loved by so many people across Leicester and beyond. I’ll continue working in Parliament to make sure the game gets the support and funding it deserves.

Wonderful supporting the new Highfields Street Foodbank! So grateful for the volunteers and donors who make it possible. Community support matters, but the bigger challenge is clear: tackling the root causes of poverty and inequality. That's my priority in Parliament.

Celebrating all the amazing women across Leicester South this International Women’s Day! Thank you for your hard work, leadership and the positive impact you bring every single day

Happy World Book Day! The magic of reading is loved by so many across Leicester. Once again delighted that our libraries have been saved

Wonderful seeing bright minds exploring opportunities and dreaming big at Scholar School Systems careers fair. I'll continue pressing the government for better access and opportunities, opening more doors for everyone in Leicester and beyond.

Thrilled to join 100% Optical at ExCeL London Amazing opportunity to learn from international experts and explore the latest innovations in optical care With my Glaucoma Bill progressing in Parliament, I’ll be amplifying these conversations to drive real action for patients

This is what community power looks like! Thanks to the passion of local campaigners, £2 million funding has been secured. We'll continue working hard to ensure our playgrounds get long-term stability so they can not just survive, but truly thrive.

The old two-party comfort zone is over. Voters are done with political cowardice & moral compromise. We are not protest candidates. We are the future of accountable, community-rooted politics.

Labour promised integrity. But £730,000 now sits undeclared and £36,000 goes on smearing journalists. The moral high ground came with an expiration date: the day they entered No.10 The country deserves better than recycled hypocrisy.

Radiotherapy saves lives every single day, yet too many patients face delays and outdated equipment. We must invest, modernise and deliver for patients, including training and recruiting more consultant radiographers to meet growing demand. It’s time to #CatchUpWithCancer

Only days left. Let’s move the country forward—vote for the “Many” Slate and back a team ready to deliver REAL results.

Great to join the celebrations marking 25 years of “Send My Friend to School”! Their advocacy proves change is possible, transforming access to education for countless children worldwide. Proud that schools in Leicester South have been part of this incredible campaign.

It was humbling to join volunteers at One Roof in setting up the Winter Shelter: offering Leicester's homeless a safe bed, a hot meal & a second chance. Charities are stepping up. The government must step up too. Fund prevention. Fund housing. And work to end rough sleeping for good.

Government schemes and contracts must give opportunities for local businesses. They are the lifeblood of our economies, especially in Leicester. The new Warm Homes Plan must lift everyone, not just the big boys.

Wonderful to celebrate Leic Print Workshop's 40th year milestone in the heart of Leicester’s Cultural Quarter. It was pure magic watching century-old presses still turning & our talented creative community thriving.

Multi million pound contracts are repeatedly awarded to Serco, who are failing our judicial system with delayed prisoner transportation. I asked the Minister plainly: why? Their answer was to open more bus lanes. Hardly reassuring.

Ramadan Mubarak

Jesse Jackson led for the many without a voice and dedicated his life to justice and equality. “When everyone is included, everyone wins.” We will carry it forward.

Any change that turns student loans into a lifetime financial trap must be opposed. Graduates deserve a system that’s fair, not one that stifles ambition and crushes social mobility.

Make your voice count. Vote for The Many before 5pm on 23rd February.

We don’t want ICE in the UK. Leicester’s policing data is not Palantir’s to harvest. These are our communities. Our families. Our lives. Not commodities. The public has a right to know who is watching. And why.

Some of the best childhood memories are made during a game of grassroots footie. Rain or shine, young people should be running, playing and thriving. We need more indoor sports facilities so long winter months don’t stop the fun.

Brilliant celebrating Leicester's Photo Voice exhibition, showcasing young people turning their ideas into action & using photography to drive community change.

Nothing like finishing a long week in Parliament with a kick about in St Matthew’s. Always great to see the young people getting involved - even if they definitely have the pace on me 😅

Khaleed Oladipo was more than a name in a headline. He was a son, a friend & a future full of promise. His life was cruelly cut short and a family now carries unimaginable pain. Our sympathy must be matched with decisive action that delivers real prevention & change to tackle knife crime.

Journalists – dead Aid workers – dead Children – dead Doctors – dead Rule of law – dead Call it what it is: Genocide.

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men, and too often it’s found too late. I'm standing with Prostate Cancer Research & joining cross party calls for a mandatory screening programme. No one should miss out on early detection.

Disgusted by comments on GB News suggesting a so called “religious motivation” for serious crimes, singling out Muslims and Islam.

I’m a huge believer in the potential of our young people. I’m working hard to turn that potential into real opportunities, so every young person has the chance to dream big and succeed.

After pressing local stakeholders this morning, it's reassuring to see action underway to tackle flooding issues in Highfields. I'll continue to monitor the situation and work with relevant authorities to prevent further disruption.

My heart goes out to Khaleed Oladipo, his loved ones and everyone affected by this heartbreaking loss. His family described him as an ‘extremely loved son, brother, uncle, boyfriend and friend.’ A life taken far too soon.

Statement regarding the very serious incident reported at De Montfort University. My heartfelt sympathies and thoughts are with all those impacted during this deeply distressing time for students, staff and our Leicester community.