How to Get a Postal Vote Saturday, 23 January, 2021 We live in a democracy, but that works only because people like you go to vote to put in office the candidate who puts forward the policies that you agree with. If you don't vote, a candidate you disagree with might win and you have to live under policies that you don't like. The elections for Leicestershire County Council, and for the Police and Crime Commissioner in Leicester, Leicestershire and... Articles
Why I'm Backing Government plans to tackle violence against women and girls 22nd January 2021 Violence against women and girls is a terrible crime, and all the worse for being hidden far too often. That is why I am welcoming the news that the views of... Articles
Rupert Matthews welcomes new Government scheme to help victims of domestic abuse 16th January 2021 I was delighted to read the news that from the 14 January, victims of domestic abuse will be able to access support from local pharmacies across Leicester... Articles
The Police should be a priority for Covid Vaccination 6th January 2021 Four days ago I read in the Leicester Mercury of a police officer who was spat at when making an arrest. The villain than taunted the police officer by saying... Articles
Old Shoulders to Lean On 3rd January 2021 On 29 December a new group was formed on Facebook. So far, so ordinary. But this is no ordinary group. Old Shoulders to Lean On was founded by a visionary named... Articles
A New Relationship with the European Union 31st December 2020 Both Houses of Parliament have approved the trade deal that Boris Johnson’s Conservative Government has secured for the United Kingdom, which fully delivers on... Opinions
More Money for Leicestershire Police Force 17th December 2020 Today the Leicestershire Police received a very welcome early Christmas present in the shape of an extra £11 million in budget. This is part of an overall... Local News
Small Business Saturday - Butcher's Shop, Leicestershire 4th December 2020 On Small Business Saturday I headed out to a farm in rural Leicestershire where the farmer has diversified into running a butchery, game shop and catering... Local News
Small Business Saturday - Livestock Farm, Leicestershire 4th December 2020 There is a farm out in rural Leicestershire where the farmer has a tale to tell about rural crime and the police response to it. She recalled that back in the... Local News
Small Business Saturday - Sheep Farm in Rutland 4th December 2020 This year has been tough for small businesses. None more so than those in rural areas which struggle on with all the problems that already go with keeping a... Local News
