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North West Leicestershire MP advocates for the Ivanhoe Line restoration in a meeting with the Rail Minister
Amanda Hack presented plans for the Ivanhoe Line to the Rail Minister, Lord Hendy, ahead of the capital rail projects review and has launched a local transport survey.
North West Leicestershire MP welcomes local children to Westminster for UK Parliament Week
Amanda Hack met with St Clare’s Primary School from Coalville earlier this week during their education tour of the Houses of Parliament.
Amanda Hack reveals the extent of driving test resales
A written question to the Roads Minister has revealed the extent of the driving test reselling problem.
Budget justice for Leicestershire miners
North West Leicestershire MP greets Chancellor’s move to review miners’ pension surplus and release the investment reserves to benefit over 1,500 local ex-miners.
Sewage dumping in North West Leicestershire hits new high
With figures showing a major increase in sewage spills in 2023, Amanda Hack MP has welcomed the next steps in the mission to clean up North West Leicestershire’s waterways.
Early Learning Boost for 300 School Nurseries
The first round of funding for up to 300 school-based nurseries has launched with £15 million available to Primary Schools.
Stronger protection for private tenants
MP welcomes new legislation, which will strengthen the rights of 14,000 private
renters in North West Leicestershire.
Protecting Britain’s economic stability
North West Leicestershire MP greets Chancellor’s move to review miners’ pension surplus and release the investment reserves to benefit over 1,500 local ex-miners.
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Last week, I met with the Rail Minister Lord Hendy to discuss restoring the Ivanhoe Line and its importance to our community. I’m now launching a local transport survey to gather vital information and views, to assist with building the case for better public transport in our area.
You can find out more here: www.amandahack.com/amanda-hack-meets-rail-minister/
The Transport survey can be found here: www.amandahack.com/theivanhoeline/
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I heard from a reliable source that CRIL had gathered extensive information and created a petition in 2023 … they have a team who did extensive research … are you looking to include their input ??
I would fill the survey out, but no matter how I type it, the CAPTCHA says it’s wrong.
I am very much in favour of a railway line with stations from Bardon and Coalville connecting to Leicester and Burton. I would use it many times a week. Could you explain the purpose of the survey? As you mention, you shared the business case so what is a survey needed for? It seems light on asking specific questions for a railway line but you are asking for a lot of my personal details such as phone number, address, email address, etc. it doesn’t explain why this data is required or what it is needed for and so how are you complaint with GDPR laws?
Many constituents have contacted me regarding the future plans for Work Capability Assessments and disability benefits. I raised these concerns with Secretary of State, and fellow Leicestershire MP, Liz Kendall during last week's Work & Pensions Select Committee.
I look forward to seeing the proposals that come forward over the coming months and am pleased these will be developed in conjunction with disabled people.
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Raised the question but no answer . This seems to be the norm . I don’t know about everyone else but I am getting fed up of hearing 14yrs of conservative rule to blame . Labour then have had 14yrs to come up with a plan yet seem to have no clue but to keep blaming 14yrs on Tory rule .
Mmmmm. Very interesting. Basically, wait and see! I feel that was just a load of guff and she doesn't know what's happening. Lost my temper with Conservatives and after voting for Labour, in such a short time I do not hear much about positive change. All the systems are letting disabled people down. We cannot be equal with able bodied people and able bodied people cannot be equal with disabled people. We all do things differently and always will do. Our needs are different to able bodied people. We do not want equality we want to be treated with dignity and respected for who we are and what we can achieve due to the disabilities we have, mental or physical. I suggest that people making rules for disabled people get in a wheelchair, have an arm or leg tied up for a day, wear glasses that make them blind, wear ear plugs for a day etc etc and really see what life with a disability is really like. Now there's a challenge for Liz Kendall!
It's encouraging to see RT Hons. Liz Kendall advocating for a more holistic approach to (sick) disability claim. This shift is much-needed, especially when compared to the previous government's reliance on a legacy of tick-box assessments, which often failed to address the real needs of claimants. As witnessed throughout the years, many disabled claimants face significant challenges when trying to return to work. Delays in the claims process often create a fear of losing vital support, which discourages many from re-entering the workforce. This uncertainty leads to a cycle that can prevent individuals from regaining their independence and financial stability. It will be interesting to hear more about this approach and its potential to better support those in need.
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