Leigh Ingham MP

I ❤️ HEART of Stafford.

The Gatehouse Theatre has brought the empty TK Maxx building back to life, and it’s exactly the kind of creative, community-led project we need here in Stafford.

Huge credit to everyone involved, this is exactly the kind of project our town needs.

LOVED visiting Oakridge Primary School!

I was so proud to meet the pupil parliament MPs from each class and hear how much they care about local charities, and about the changes they are leading in school (including making sure there are more history books in the library!) What an incredible group!

Good news for pet owners! Major reforms to the veterinary sector will mean clearer prices, more transparency, and better protections.

Although Nico still thinks the ideal option is never visiting the vet at all!

So pleased that Ed accepted my invitation to GE Vernova in Stafford. Great to show him first-hand the vital role Stafford plays in delivering the UK's clean energy infrastructure.

Backing clean energy must also mean backing British manufacturing and the people here in Stafford who make it happen.

On Holocaust Memorial Day, I listened to Lord Dubs speak at the Council of Europe. Hearing him tell his story was deeply moving.

As he said, teaching the history of the Holocaust is about more than the past, it is about protecting our future, and making sure that “never again” is a promise we keep.

On behalf of Stafford, Eccleshall and the villages, I signed the Holocaust Memorial Trust Book of Commitment.

Today, we remember the 6 million Jewish men, women, and children murdered in the Holocaust, honour survivors who continue to educate young people, and commit to challenging antisemitism.

This is the man who activists in the UK advocate for. A man who thinks it’s an unreasonable level of censorship to stop a platform making sexualised images of children and women.

In a way it’s good that they’re being so clear about whose team they’re really on. Get in the bin.

The notion that you deeply ‘care’ about women and children until the point at which you can personally make £££ from a platform which produces sexually explicit images of them…..

No, stopped using it in December 2024.

Completely untenable.

Kemi Badenoch's shadow Attorney-General is unable to do his job, because he has chosen to represent a sanctioned Russian oligarch.

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Paul is an absolute legend, not only for the sweet box of dreams, but because he is knowledgeable, always kind and always cheery. A joy to work with www.politicshome.com/news/article...

Wishing you all a very happy New Year.

We’ve done a lot together this year, but I know there’s still more to do. What matters most to you as we head into 2026?

So great to see the finished roof renovations at Stafford North End Community Centre, thanks to £78,886 from The National Lottery Community Fund. The work means the building is safe, warm, and weatherproof for the thousands of people who use it every year. Well done to the trustees and volunteers!

I had no idea Rachel Reeves’ was also in charge of Singapore…where Dyson’s HQ moved to, after Brexit, which he supported. 🤷🏻‍♀️

Merry Christmas to all who celebrate in Stafford, Eccleshall, and the villages 🎄

Hope you have a fantastic festive season filled with family, fun, and LOADS of gravy.

Good news on inheritance tax for farmers. Today’s announcement raises the amount farmers can pass on tax-free from £1m to £2.5m for individuals and £5m to couples.

Thank you to everyone locally for your work in achieving this important change.

I loved visiting the Royal Mail sorting office to say thank you to the team, who are working flat out in the run up to Christmas, and I even had a go at sorting some mail myself.

A huge thank you to all the posties for their hard work!

Thanks to everyone who came along to my December coffee morning in Haughton! We discussed a range of important issues, including NHS waiting times, infrastructure first development, and protecting our local environment.

I'm planning the schedule for 2026, so let me know if you'd like one near you!

Huge well done to Calvin, my Christmas card competition winner, and Anastasia, my runner-up.

I absolutely loved surprising them in assembly to give them their certificates. There were so many great entries in this year’s competition - thank you so much to everyone who took part!

Good to visit St Peter’s Nursery and talk about the impact of the expansion of free childcare hours for local families and nurseries.

I loved meeting the children, especially joining in with their brilliant pizza song. Cuteness overload!

SEND is one of the issues raised with me most often. Based on what you all have told me, I’ve written a short report that sets out the main problems and the practical improvements I’m pushing for.

I shared it with Georgia Gould, the Schools Minister, to press for a system that works better.

On Stafford high street, too many properties are left empty for months or years, often by absentee landlords. So, today I co-sponsored Luke Akehurst's Bill, which would give councils the tools to step in and help put those spaces back to work for charities, community groups, and small businesses.

As an ex youth worker, I’m buzzing to see the Youth Matters strategy launch. It's been directly shaped by local young people, including the 18 who came to Parliament and met Lisa Nandy, and those who took part in my youth consultation.

The last Government slashed services, we are investing in them.

Another day, another Reform UK racism scandal at Staffordshire County Council.

This is not leadership. If Councillors cannot meet basic standards of behaviour, they cannot be trusted to run a Council.

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Staffordshire council leader quits after social media probe Ian Cooper had already had his Reform UK membership revoked by the party.

Good news that Ian Cooper has resigned as leader, but he should also resign as Councillor. There’s no place for racism in public office.

Martin Murray must address the issues facing his party in Staffordshire, including Peter Mason’s unacceptable comments.

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Speechless. Imagine going from being a Conservative PPC (with ambitions to be the PM) to shilling for a murderous government stealing thousands of children from Ukraine (and the rest of the war crimes).

Clearly not just the Reform Party who need to improve their candidate vetting/standards 👀

This #SmallBusinessSaturday get yourself down into town to support our independents.

We have SO many incredible businesses, and your support is crucial in the run up to Christmas.

Popped into Studio Fresh myself to pick up a little something!

Think everyone in Stafford's might look the same this year...

The OBR is pushing us into a doom loop It has been making us poorer for 14 years

The OBR has been making us poorer for over a decade.

They've underestimated the impact of public spending (cuts) on growth.

That has helped lead to a doom loop:

Cuts -> Lower growth -> lower revenues -> missed borrowing target -> more cuts etc.

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