Today I had a brilliant visit to the Construction Skills Village in Scarborough with Labour’s candidate Alison Hume, setting out Labour’s plan to get Britain working. An inspiring organisation that offers skills and training for local…
The Conservatives have given up on the NHS. Labour will end the 8am scramble for GP appointments. Change will only happen if you vote for it. This morning I was Labour’s representative on the media round where I spoke about Labour’s plans.…
Today I had an inspiring afternoon in Lowestoft with our brilliant candidate Jess Asato at Pathways Care Farm, which helps people get the skills and confidence they need to find work. Organisations like Pathways Care Farm have a huge role…
It was a warm afternoon and even warmer reception for our wonderful Labour candidate Luke Murphy on the doors in Basingstoke. Our message: if you want change, you have to vote for it. Vote Labour on Thursday 4th July.
It was brilliant to spend a morning in Aldershot & Farnborough with the excellent Labour Candidate Alex Baker. We visited Step by Step – a great organisation helping young people get back on their feet. Like communities across the country,…
It was a pleasure to spend the weekend on the Labour Election Battlebus, supporting some of our wonderful parliamentary candidates around the country. The first stop was North West Leicestershire, with our brilliant candidate, Amanda Hack.…
With Leicester gripped in football fever, I was delighted to have the chance to visit Castle Mead Academy to see Leicester City in the Community and the Premier League’s “Inspire” programme helping young people gain skills to achieve their…
It was great to spend a morning full of fun and friendship at the Serve Care Day centre in Higham Ferrers with Gen Kitchen, Labour’s amazing candidate for Wellingborough and Rushden. In February people here voted to change their MP. In 2…
It was a pleasure to visit Croydon with the excellent Labour Parliamentary Candidate, Ben Taylor. We spoke to some wonderful young people and mentors, where we spoke about Labours plans to support young people and offer them a guarantee of…
I had such a lovely afternoon at Labour’s national phonebank HQ in Southwark, London! The message from voters was clear: it’s time for change with Labour. It’s open weekdays 1pm – 8pm & weekends 10am – 6pm calling to support our amazing…
It was a privilege to join Keir Starmer and the rest of the Shadow Cabinet to set out our manifesto for the general election showing how we can turn the page on 14 years of Tory chaos and decline and build a better future for people in…
It was fantastic to spend the morning in Chepstow in Wales visiting local small businesses Toytastik Toys and Chepstow Books with the Labour First Minister for Wales Vaughan Gething and the excellent Labour Parliamentary Candidate for…
It was lovely to meet with older people in Thurrock with the fantastic Labour Parliamentary Candidate there, Jen Thurrock. Their message to me was loud and clear: the Tories have failed pensioners on the cost of living, our NHS and much,…
It was a privilege to join Keir Starmer in Bolton to speak with pensioners about Labour’s plan to grow our economy and rebuild our country. We met people who have voted Tory their whole life, but who are sick of the chaos and instability…
It was a pleasure to visit New Earswick Bowls Club in York Outer with the excellent Labour Parliamentary Candidate, Luke Charters, to talk to the wonderful members of staff about their great facility that brings people together in a shared…
I was proud to join the excellent Labour Prospective Parliamentary Candidate for Kensignton and Bayswater, Joe Powell, to speak to voters. There was sun, smiles and such a positive feeling. Up and down the country, from Leicester to London…
It was lovely to meet with pensioners at the Poppies tearoom in Blackpool with the wonderful Lorraine Beavers, Labour’s candidate for Blackpool North and Fleetwood I spoke to pensioners who will be voting Labour for the first time because…
It was a privilege to join Stephen Yemm, Labour’s brilliant prospective parliamentary candidate for Mansfield to help launch his general election campaign. The message from Mansfield, the East Midlands, and the entire country is clear:…
I was proud to launch my election campaign to be the Labour Member of Parliament for Leicester West in Aylestone, which is now part of the Leicester West constituency. I talked to lots of residents about their concerns and Labour’s plan…
After 14 years, this failed Tory Government has run out of ideas and run out of road. Residents across our city are crying out for change and at long last people in Leicester West can finally have their say. My constituents are paying the…
This week, Keir Starmer announced Labour’s first steps for change, which will make a huge difference in Leicester and across the country. Real hope that things can and will get better with Labour. You can watch Keir’s speech back in full…
It was a pleasure to speak at the TUC Pensions Conference in London today to outline that after fourteen years of failure, the Tories have run out of road. They are no longer the Party for pensioners. Labour will be. You can read my speech…
Ramadan Mubarak to everyone in Leicester observing the start of the holy month. In these challenging times, wishing you and your families peace, health and prosperity.
This week, the Conservative Government’s seventh Chancellor gave his second Budget. Ministers have repeatedly claimed that the economy has turned a corner, but they have driven it into a dead end. Our economy is smaller now than when the…
Huge thanks to Leicester City Football Club for donating £5,000 to New Parks Foodbank. It’s given a lifeline to this vital organisation and its amazing volunteers, helping people when they need it most In the heart of a cost of living…
On Friday, I was delighted to join the wonderful celebration at Shree Jalaram Mandir, to mark the honour of receiving The King’s Award for Voluntary Service. From Covid vaccination and organ donation to night shelters and feeding the…
Today I set out Labour’s offer to break down the barriers that have resulted in almost 1 in 8 young people out of work, education or training – the highest level since 2016. My speech to the Demos think tank was broadcast live here and you…
Earlier this month, I visited LOROS Hospice, a local charity that provides compassionate support to people in the community who are terminally ill. Every year, LOROS cares for over 2,500 people across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland…
On Friday I spent the day in Aylestone meeting with local community groups to introduce herself ahead of the next General Election which will see Aylestone move into Leicester West as part of the Parliamentary Boundary Review. I spent time…
I was delighted to celebrate achievements of apprentices at Samworth Brothers in Leicester this National Apprenticeships Week. They’ve achieved so much and have a great future head of them. I’m determined to ensure more of my constituents…