269 extra police officers recruited in Leicestershire and Rutland to keep streets safe Thursday, 28 April, 2022 Newly released figures show that 269 police officers have been recruited in Leicestershire and Rutland as part of the Conservative Government’s pledge to put 20,000 more officers on the streets by March 2023. Since the recruitment drive was launched in 2019, the 43 police forces across England and Wales have seen an additional 13,576 police officers recruited, putting the Government on track to... Local News
This week’s NATO summit must be used to speed Russia’s defeat 22nd March 2022 Last week, I had the humbling privilege of hosting a delegation of Ukrainian MPs. They call themselves the Women’s Diplomatic Battalion of Ukraine: Lesia... Opinions
Alicia Kearns MP Sets Out Opposition to Mallard Pass Solar Plant in Parliament 9th March 2022 In a debate on large solar farms co-sponsored by Alicia Kearns MP, the Rutland MP has raised, and confirmed her commitment that she will fight against, the... Speeches in Parliament
Economic Crime Bill will hurt Putin but alone it’s not enough 8th March 2022 It is almost two weeks since Russia invaded Ukraine – two weeks since the world changed and two weeks of children sleeping in their beds or bunkers with the... Opinions
We must ruthlessly crush Putin - and we only have days to act, says 24th February 2022 A proud, free and independent nation was invaded today, without any provocation. As Putin's tanks rolled into Europe, this is not peacekeeping, as he claims... Opinions
We need Russian sanctions now before it's too late 21st February 2022 In an episode of Yes Minister, Sir Humphrey and a defence advisor explain the Soviet ‘Salami Tactics’ to Jim Hacker. Taking a slice at a time, so that by time... Opinions
Alicia Kearns MP Welcomes Lighting and Security Upgrades for Melton in Safer Streets Fund 17th February 2022 Alicia Kearns MP, alongside Cllr Malise Graham (Portfolio holder for People and Communities) and Rupert Matthews, Police and Crime Commissioner for... Local News
Alicia Kearns Announces Winner of 'Rutland and Melton's Favourite Independent Shop' Award 15th February 2022 With almost a hundred nominations and around thousands of votes, Alicia Kearns MP is delighted to announce the winners of her competition to find Rutland and... Local News
Leicestershire Starts Negotiations For Fairer Funding For Leicestershire 2nd February 2022 Today’s announcement of the Government’s Levelling Up White Paper contains great news for residents of Leicestershire, with Leicestershire one of only nine... Local News
Alicia Kearns MP Pledges to Bring Rutland Sea Dragon Home 10th January 2022 Following the discovery of the UK’s largest and most complete Ichthyosaur in 200 years of scientific palaeontology, Alicia Kearns is fighting to ensure that the... Local News
