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.

As Israel prepares a full-scale ground invasion of Gaza, Starmer welcomes its president to Downing Street with open arms. History will judge this as the UK’s most shameful chapter of complicity. I’ve joined cross-party MPs to stand against this inhumanity.

No matter how hard they try erasing the truth, the UK's hands are still stained with complicity.

Weekend Recap: Rain or shine, Leicester South was full of energy this weekend! It’s always a joy to support our community – from Scouts and local sports, to the Knighton Park Show Day, Sabras Radio’s anniversary, the BHF fundraiser, and so much more.

Labour’s hypocrisy is on full display. Rayner: trusted to safeguard housing, yet dodged £40k stamp duty. Ali: trusted to protect the homeless, yet evicted tenants & hiked rent. Siddiq: trusted to root out corruption, yet stands accused herself. A mockery of integrity.

Israel has obliterated 97% of schools in Gaza, robbing 660,000 children of an education. We cannot stand by. The UK must open visa schemes for Palestinian students to rebuild their lives.

What a night at BBC Leicester Awards! Extra proud of my old school Crown Hills for taking home the Community Award. And huge love to Crowned With Care for empowering children in care. Bonus highlight- bumping into Brian from Race Across the World!

Our SEND system needs fixing. Join me to be part of the change. Share your concerns, priorities, and first-hand experiences to help shape a SEND education system where no child is left behind. Your experiences can shape policy. Let’s make them count. RSVP here: forms.gle/WbttG1SQkLgH...

It’s not immigrants gutting our public services, skyrocketing your rent, polluting our rivers, straining our NHS or taking your jobs. It’s insatiable greed cheered on by political negligence, betrayal and cowardice. Don't blame the powerless. Blame those in power.

Great doorstep conversations in Highfields, hearing directly from residents about what matters most to them. Want to help shape positive change in Leicester? Join one of my canvassing sessions to help make a real impact: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

This is an opportunity for all to have their voices heard on antisocial behaviour in Stoneygate, helping to create safer, stronger streets. Join us and be part of the conversation.

Best of wishes to all Leicester A-Level and T-Level students this results day. You've got this!

This city raised me. Now I proudly raise your voices in Parliament. From housing to healthcare, education to crime - I’ve taken your fight to the heart of Westminster. Let’s keep pushing for our city’s future, together.

Genocide is unfolding before the world’s eyes in Gaza. The UK must act decisively against Netanyahu's full occupation of Gaza. We have written to the PM demanding an immediate end to these atrocities.

Many Gazan students have earned UK scholarships, but their futures are stuck in a web of crushing bureaucracy With Leicester University, I’ve supported Gazan medics & award-winning journalists through this nightmarish labyrinth The Home Office must stop burying hope in red tape

80 years ago, the US dropped nuclear bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, killing over 200,000 people. “Never again” must be a promise backed by action. We must build a world free from nuclear weapons.

When local businesses close, we lose more than a shop - we lose community, jobs, and local pride I’m backing Leicester’s retailers calling for fairer business rates, safer streets, and easier parking. Let’s not wait for the shutters to fall.

Another incredible Caribbean Carnival in Leicester! Such a joyful reminder of the richness of our city's diversity. Huge thanks to everyone who made it happen 👏

There can be a 16-year discrepancy in life expectancy depending on where you’re born. I’m backing Health Equals' call for an urgent legally binding poverty reduction target, like Scotland’s, so we can track real progress and stop communities being left behind.

Truly championing neurodiversity means creating spaces where every mind can thrive. Shamina & Hawa’s work at Cafe Neuro is a shining example, celebrating neurodiverse minds in Leicester South and beyond.

Palestinian Statehood must be recognised. Not as a bargaining chip or a smokescreen. But because it is a basic right. The bare minimum. Stop arming Israel. End all military co-operation. Impose sanctions. Now.

A year on, we remember Bebe, Elsie, and Alice, killed in the horrific Southport attack. My thoughts are with their families, loved ones & all whose lives were forever changed. The pain of their loss is shared by a grieving community and all who believe violence must never win.

Universities are the backbone of our future. With hundreds of jobs and vital faculties at risk in Leicester, we must demand long-term investment, not short-term cuts.

Back-to-back European champions 🏆 What a journey! Massive congrats to our Lionesses Phenomenal history makers 👏

Our Lionesses have made us proud every step of the way, inspiring millions and carrying our hopes all the way to the final. One last step to glory! Bring it home. 🏆🦁

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