Since I last wrote regarding the Coronovirus, events have moved on significantly. Every one of us now has our part to play in defeating this virus  in taking steps to reduce its peak, easing the pressure on our NHS and protecting thousands of vulnerable people. 

Andrew Bridgen MP speaking about social-isolation and coronavirus.

Andrew Bridgen MP has welcomed the Government’s confirmation that Leicestershire County Council will see its budget increased by 7.4% this year, while North West Leicestershire District Council will see it’s budget increased by 6.7%, part of the Conservatives’ commitment to level up local services across the country.

Andrew Bridgen MP attended the RSPCA’s drop-in session in the House of Commons recently. He met with Chief Executive Chris Sherwood, to hear about its ‘Generation Kind’ initiative, which helps to teach compassion to new generations and work to protect animals in North West Leicestershire.

Andrew Bridgen discusses the UK leaving the EU on BBC Politics East Midlands.

Speaking in the debate on the Queen’s Speech, Andrew Bridgen highlights the economic growth in NW Leicestershire and calls for more infrastructure investment in the region such as the A1, A5 and reopening the Ivanhoe line for passengers and for transport decisions to be made locally with a new Mayor for Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Leicestershire.

MP for North West Leicestershire Andrew Bridgen has met with the Independent Review into HS2 chaired by Douglas Oakervee to recommend changes to the scheme as it stands and reaffirm his opposition to the overall project.

More children across Leicestershire will be able to access a world-class education thanks to a major funding boost.

The annual Countryside Alliance Awards are now open to public nomination, and Andrew Bridgen MP is urging the local community to get nominating.