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You can’t make a poor man rich, by making “rich man” poor!

The Chancellor, and the Prime Minister, have misled the public:There was no ‘black hole’ in the nation’s finances, but rather they needed every excuse in the book for yet another round of tax rises on working families across the country.Mid Leicestershire families are having to tighten their belts s

Peter calls for a Referendum on City expansion!

Today, Peter spoke in the debate on the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill.He had a number of amendments to the Bill that would have given local residents and councillors more say over their own destiny.His first amendment sought to require the creation of Join Planning committees bet

Backing our Veterans at the Help for Heroes Parliamentary Reception

Today, Peter attended a Parliamentary Reception hosted by Help for Heroes.Peter spoke to members of the organisation about the medical discharge process and what more could be done to support ex-servicemen and women.Further information on Help for Heroes can be found:

Peter presses the Government on Garats Hay

Today, Peter challenged Home Office Ministers over their lack of transparency surrounding the closure of Garats Hay and the move to put asylum claimants in alternative accommodation.Peter is seriously concerned about the significant impact that the transfer of these individuals into alternative acco

Bringing policy makers and business leaders together in Westminster

Peter was proud to host the Trade Association Forum (TAF) in Westminster on Monday.The TAF brings together business leaders and policymakers to discuss how best to strengthen the business environment across the UK.With the Budget approaching, this session focused on how recent economic decisions by

Peter champions animal welfare

With today being bonfire night, and Christmas and New Year celebrations right around the corner, Peter has received a lot of correspondence from constituents with concerns about the effect fireworks noise has on their pets.That’s why he held a meeting with Battersea Dogs and Cat in Parliament today

Peter fights for proper justice for Bhim Kohli

Since Peter first learnt of the horrific killing of much-loved Braunstone Town man, Bhim Kohli, he has been working with Bhims' daughter, Susan, to ensure there is greater accountability placed on child offenders, and their parents – last week, Peter tabled two amendments to the Sentencing Bill that

Peter votes to Axe Stamp Duty

Having grown up in a single-parent household and gone on to be elected as the first-ever Member of Parliament for Mid Leicestershire, Peter passionately believes that it does not matter who you are, or where you were born; it is what you do with your life that matters. However, he also understa