Two Years On: Labour's Promises Don't Match People's Reality Sunday, 5 July, 2026 Two years ago, the British people voted for change. After fourteen years in opposition, Labour convinced millions of voters that they had the answers to the country's problems. They promised to restore economic stability, reduce the cost of living, strengthen public services, grow the economy and put more money back into people's pockets. It was a message built on hope, and one that clearly... Local News
The Price of Doing Business in the East Midlands, A Plea for Help as Times Toughen 21st June 2026 Anyone who has ever run a business knows that confidence is everything. When businesses are optimistic, they invest, recruit and grow. When confidence begins to... Local News
Pavement Parking: New Powers Are Welcome, But They Must Be Backed by Enforcement 14th June 2026 Pavement parking is one of those issues that almost everybody has an opinion on, and rightly so. Speak to anyone pushing a pram, using a wheelchair, walking... Local News
Misrepresentation, Outrage and Letting the Mask Slip 8th June 2026 Politics is not supposed to be a game of who can generate the most outrage. At its best, it is about solving problems, making difficult decisions and bringing... Local News
Less Rabbit out of a Hat more Rabbit in Headlights 26th May 2026 Rachel Reeves’ latest statement to Parliament was full of exactly the kind of politics many people are rapidly growing tired of; flashy headlines, temporary... Local News
£2 million vanity project shows just how out of touch this PCC has become 9th May 2026 I have today criticised Reform UK Police and Crime Commissioner Rupert Matthews following his plans to spend £2 million on so called “town marshals” across... Local News
Getting the Balance Right: Environment, Economy and Common Sense Conservatism 27th April 2026 Last week I attended a local screening of the People’s Emergency Briefing in Hugglescote. It was a thoughtful and well-attended event, bringing together a range... Local News
Speeches don't fix our roads 21st April 2026 North West Leicestershire’s roads are in a shocking state and nowhere is that more obvious than on the A511 in Coalville. But this is no longer just a story... Local News
Every parents nightmare - The Daily School Run 7th April 2026 If there’s one issue that consistently lands in my inbox, time and time again, it’s parking around our schools. It’s one of those topics that people feel very... Local News
When Crisis Becomes Opportunity: The Heating Oil Price Surge That Demands Answers 10th March 2026 In recent weeks, fuel prices across the UK have begun to climb once again. The immediate cause is clear: escalating tensions in the Middle East, particularly... Local News
