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Peter to hold debate in Parliament on local government reorganisation

Recently, Peter joined his Conservative Colleagues, and fellow MPs, Alicia Kearns and Neil O'Brien, to deliver a petition with more than 12,000 signatures to Leicester City Mayor, Sir Peter Soulsby, against a 'land grab' of rural Leicestershire.Tomorrow, Peter is leading a debate in Parliament where

Peter opens the annual 'Freeze your Bits and Bobs off' charity walk

Today, Peter cut the ribbon to officially start this year’s 'Freeze your bits and bobs off' charity walk in Bradgate Park, organised by Bradgate Rotary Club.Joining hundreds of local residents, the walk raised vital money for Breast Cancer Now & PROSTaid. 

Peter Saturday Surgery in Birstall

Today, Peter held one of his regular constituency surgeries in Birstall. He discussed a range of issues with constituents, from local transportation to environmental concerns, and the Government's proposals to scrap jury trials. If you are a Mid Leicestershire resident and there's an issue

Peter joins campaign to support salons

With highstreets struggling due to Labour’s anti-business policies, it’s more important than ever that salons which drive footfall into our towns and villages, are supported.Despite this the Chancellor intends to do the opposite by changing business rates, which for many salons will be the final nai

Aspiration, Aspiration, Aspiration

The focus of Peter's work this year is aspiration: supporting people that go out there day in, day out to earn a living and to provide for themselves, their family and their communities. That’s why he was in Anstey this morning chatting to local businesses about what more the Government should be d

My Priorities for 2026

Doing the right thing will be the overarching theme of my work next year.This will entail making sure those who make the right life choices are not penalised by the Government.Whether that’s letting people save more of the money they earn for later life, and more freedoms to stand on their own two f