“Fantastic news” – Spion Kop bridge in Wigston to stay open Tuesday, 29 October, 2024 Harborough Oadby and Wigston MP Neil O’Brien has hailed the news that a busy bridge between Wigston and South Wigston is to remain open, despite rail electrification works. Following months of lobbying and questions to ministers Network Rail have confirmed they will lower the tracks, rather than raise the bridge. Neil said: “This is fantastic news. After months of me lobbying and asking questions... Local News
Neil O'Brien presses the Government for tougher sentencing 17th September 2024 The MP for Harborough, Oadby, and Wigston has published new data, available here, on super-prolific criminals - people with very large numbers of previous... Opinions
Neil O'Brien pushes the Government to end the Early Release Scheme 17th September 2024 The MP for Harborough, Oadby and Wigston has published an article, available here, looking at alternatives to the new Government's plan to release prisoners... Opinions
Harborough MP calls on council to end ‘fleecehold nightmare’ for thousands of residents 17th September 2024 MP Neil O’Brien has called on both Harborough District and Oadby and Wigston Borough Councils to end the misery endured by thousands of local homeowners forced... Local News
MP calls Local Plan consultation ‘woefully inadequate', as few residents respond 17th September 2024 MP Neil O’Brien has described both Harborough and Oadby & Wigston Council’s recent Local Plan public consultations as ‘woefully inadequate’ and has called on... Local News
MPs call for secret housing maps to be published 17th September 2024 The three MPs representing the Harborough District in Parliament have written a joint letter to council leader Phil Knowles asking the council to publish secret... Local News
Neil O'Brien slams decision to cut the Winter Fuel Payment 11th September 2024 Speaking in Parliament on Wednesday, Neil O'Brien slammed the new Labour Government's decision to slash the Winter Fuel Payment to pensioners. The Harborough... Speeches in Parliament
Neil O'Brien leads parliamentary debate on illegal immigration 10th September 2024 Neil O'Brien this week secured a Parliamentary debate on illegal immigration, and and used it to ask some questions about where the government is going on this... Speeches in Parliament
Harborough MP launches public appeal to secure the future of well-used charity 6th September 2024 Harborough MP Neil O’Brien is appealing for help to secure the future of a charity based in Market Harborough. Shopmobility, based at Roman Way Community Centre... Local News
Neil O’Brien slams Labour decision to axe winter payments for pensioners 6th August 2024 MP Neil O’Brien has slammed the Labour Government's decision to axe winter fuel payments for thousands of pensioners in Harborough, Oadby, and Wigston. The... Local News
