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New Animal Welfare Strategy
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has unveiled our new Animal Welfare Strategy, bringing forward some of the strongest changes to animal welfare in a generation.
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A look forward to 2026
Over the past year, alongside colleagues in the Labour Rural Research Group (LRRG), I’ve continued to work closely with local farmers. I’ve met with more than 50 farmers across North West Leicestershire and have consistently pressed the Government to rethink its Inheritance and Property relief proposals.
05/01/2026Read More -
Farming IHT Update
Over the past year, alongside colleagues in the Labour Rural Research Group (LRRG), I’ve continued to work closely with local farmers. I’ve met with more than 50 farmers across North West Leicestershire and have consistently pressed the Government to rethink its Inheritance and Property relief proposals.
22/12/2025Read More
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As your local MP there are a number of different things I can help you with or offer advice on, such as; benefits, immigration, tax issues, problems with the NHS, child maintenance and education matters.
I would love to hear from you about what you think my priorities should be as your MP for North West Leicestershire and what matters most to you.
Please use the contact form to get in touch with me. Please remember to provide as many details as possible, including your name, address and full details of your issue.
Following my Defib Dash campaign last year, I'm proud to say that, according to the latest data from the British Heart Foundation, the number of Defibs registered on The Circuit, the national register of Defibs, has increased by 26%! Which is fantastic.
Here is just one of those at Snibston Colliery Park in Coalville. Whilst this one is being managed by the County Council, so many Defibs are purchased using charitable funds and and being looked after by local volunteers.
If a Defib is not on The Circuit then in an emergency situation, when you call 999, the call handler won't know its location to direct you to it, potentially wasting valuable seconds which can be the difference between life and death!
I’m working with the British Heart Foundation to explore ways to further increase the number of life-saving defibrillators this year. I’ve also written to all major supermarkets, encouraging them to relocate internal defibrillators to external locations, so they are accessible 24/7 and can improve local coverage beyond store opening hours. ... See MoreSee Less
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🚨 Another huge step forward today.
This Labour Government has scrapped the two-child cap, a policy that pushed far too many families into hardship.
Across the East Midlands, over 100,000 children will be lifted out of poverty as a result of this change, and across the country that rises to 450,000.
And it’s part of wider support for families 👇
🍽️ Free breakfast clubs
📚 Expanded Free School Meals
👕 Caps on costly school uniforms
👶 More support with childcare
Put together, these measures are set to deliver one of the biggest reductions in child poverty on record. ... See MoreSee Less
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🚨 Today is a big day - here’s why it matters.
We’ve introduced stronger rights and protections from today for workers. Here’s what that means for you 👇
🤧Day-one sick pay (no more waiting 3 days)
👶Day-one parental leave rights (including paternity)
❌Stronger penalties for employers breaching redundancy rules
👷🏽♂️Moves toward more predictable working patterns, ending exploitative zero-hours contracts
🤝Easier union recognition
🚨Whistleblowing protections for reporting sexual harassment
…and much more! ... See MoreSee Less
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☀️☀️Today from 2pm, Easter at The Mill!☀️☀️ ... See MoreSee Less
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Still time to get to Moira Furnace Museum and Country Park and enjoy the Food and Craft Fair. ... See MoreSee Less
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Wishing my constituents a Happy Easter.
For Christians around the world Easter Sunday is a key part of the Christian Calendar it is a time to reflect on the significance of Jesus' sacrifice and the promise of eternal life. The resurrection is seen as a cornerstone of Christianity, bringing hope and redemption.
For others who do not practice the Christian faith it’s a time to pause, spend time with family and friends. ... See MoreSee Less
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Wishing Christians in North West Leicestershire a peaceful Good Friday. ... See MoreSee Less
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What a lovely evening at the Clay Making and Glazing event at Coalville C.A.N
No pictures of my creations just yet, they need baking in the kiln first. ... See MoreSee Less
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From my local roundtables with families with experience of the SEND system, I know parents want their child to get the right support closer to home rather than having to travel long distances to get the education they deserve.
This Labour government is investing to make that a reality, providing Leicestershire County Council with over £11m to create specialist places in both our mainstream schools and specialist provision.
Our amazing local schools work so hard now with very limited resources to support those with additional needs. I know this significant uplift will go a long way to helping provide a better environment for local kids.
I am hosting another roundtable on the SEND white paper in Ashby on Saturday 25th April, you can register your interest here: www.amandahack.com/campaigns/send-roundtable-march-april-2026/
(If you have already registered, details will be shared with you in due course.) ... See MoreSee Less
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