Leicester South entrepreneurs are being stifled due to sky high rates of employment taxes and VAT, just like my constituent Amanda who runs a hairdressers in my constituency. The minister may think her hair is “worth it” it but does she think my constituents business is?

Palantir's raison d'etre might seem fantastical (with references to the Lord of the Rings, Orcs, and special stones) but the company, much like the ring, wants to bind us and, with one platform, wants to rule us.

Fashion isn’t a level playing field when retailers hold all the power. Too often, manufacturers face last minute changed order volumes, renegotiated prices and late payments. How can that be a fair deal? Proud to back calls for a Fashion Watchdog to protect manufacturers from abusive retail practices, making fashion fairer for all.

Palantir can be stopped, but it is heavily reliant on us. We must write to our MPs, health trusts, ICBs, vote accordingly, and sign the relevant petitions. We don't want Palantir anywhere near our NHS.

As the only practising optometrist and MP, I have consistently raised the issue of eye health and the vital role optometrists play in primary care. We can save the NHS millions and, more importantly, save the nation's sight if we facilitate the role of optometrists, through adequate funding and legislation. Successive governments have taken eye care practitioners for granted, but the current one must start focusing on the bigger picture and not lose sight of what's important.

From Leicester to Westminster, the message has been clear: our data should NEVER be for sale. And now, Leicestershire Police is finally pulling the plug on Palantir. Corporate giants aren’t untouchable. Not when people organise. Not when we keep the pressure on. This is a seismic blow to Palantir’s ambitions. But not the end. We must break its grip on all public services.

One of my favourite parts of the job has got to be meeting the next generation of changemakers, hearing their ideas and seeing their passion for making a difference. A real pleasure to meet GCSE Citizenship and Politics Club students at Gartree High School. Our future is in very good hands!

Cancer can change a childhood in an instant. Around 2000 children are diagnosed in the UK every year. That's more than 5 every day. I'm calling on the Government to go further: invest in research, improve early diagnosis and expand access to the best possible treatments for all.

What a productive Highfields Forum - no shortage of ideas to improve our neighbourhood! The conversation doesn’t stop here. I'll be working to turn residents’ priorities into action.

Political power should never be something corporations can cash in. Yet here we are. Is this what public service has become? We must challenge Palantir’s growing grip on our politics, services and future. And I’ll be doing exactly that at the @corbyn_project Conference this weekend.

Leicester South entrepreneurs are being stifled due to sky high rates of employment taxes and VAT, just like my constituent Amanda who runs a hairdressers in my constituency. The minister may think her hair is “worth it” it but does she think my constituent business is?

When someone retires after a lifetime of public service, they shouldn’t be left asking: “Has anyone even looked at my pension?” I’ve supported constituents through a labyrinth of delays, unanswered questions and bureaucracy to finally get the pension they’ve earned. But more answers are still needed. I’ll keep working cross-party to demand better.

Burnham was quick to criticise Thatcher's prioritisation of the South and neglect of the North, and for good reason. His 'Manchesterisim' was meant to resolve this. Yet still, his government is responsible for investment figures that neglect areas like mine in Leicester. A sum of 0 pounds invested in infrastructure is apalling!

When your spine don’t work like it used to before

Losing a parent is one of life’s deepest pains. Sending my thoughts and heartfelt condolences to the Prime Minister and his family as they navigate this difficult time.

As a healthcare professional, tackling health inequalities is a priority for me in Westminster. Fantastic to meet the @NIHRresearch team, discuss the importance of representation and explore Leicester’s huge potential as a hub for research. Research saves lives. Here's more about how you can get involved: bepartofresearch.nihr.ac.uk/

How many attacks must a mosque face before protection is taken seriously? 311 applications remain pending. Some communities have waited over a year with no response. That is simply unacceptable. I have written to the Home Secretary for an urgent, comprehensive review of the Protective Security for Mosques Scheme.

A message to my constituents regarding today's Assisted Dying Bill vote

Everyone deserves the chance to see a future full of possibility and the Highfields Centre Careers Fair was all about opening those doors. With more than 2,500 young people across Leicester currently NEET, creating pathways into work, education and training has never been more important. Huge thanks to Ellias, Afzal, all the organisers, employers and attendees. Proud to see Highfields bringing people together.

When even Open AI is confirming the dangers of AI, the governments regulatory silence is incredibly alarming. It must expedite its response to the dangers of AI.