Local MP spearheads new law to stop young people starting smoking Monday, 9 October, 2023 Harborough MP Neil O’Brien is spearheading the government’s plan to stop young people starting smoking and vaping. The MP, who is also Minister for Public Health, is this week launching a consultation on the government’s proposals on vaping and smoking. The Prime Minister recently announced that a new law will see those born on or after 1 January 2009 – who are currently 14 - not allowed to buy... Westminster News
Harborough MP welcomes Government investment to protect bus services across Harborough 2nd October 2023 Harborough MP Neil O’Brien has welcomed a significant funding boost which will see over £1.7m pumped into local bus services. The money will ensure the future... Local News
Harborough housing petition launched: Petition says “no” to district taking Leicester’s overspill housing. 2nd September 2023 Harborough MP Neil O’Brien is spearheading a petition which calls on Harborough District council not to sign up to accept a large amount of overspill housing... Local News
Harborough, Oadby and Wigston MP welcomes funding for new hospital beds at Glenfield 16th August 2023 Harborough, Oadby and Wigston MP Neil O’Brien has welcomed the announcement that Glenfield Hospital will get two new wards providing 56 new beds thanks to a... Local News
Harborough MP praises ultrafast broadband rollout as more households have access to full fibre 8th August 2023 Harborough MP Neil O’Brien met Openreach recently to find out about the rollout of ultrafast full fibre broadband in Market Harborough and the surrounding areas... Local News
MP presses council to plant trees in Market Harborough town centre 7th August 2023 MP for Harborough Neil O’Brien is pressing Harborough District Council to green Market Harborough town centre by planting more trees. The MP is calling on... Local News
MP welcomes launch of health plan for Harborough 4th August 2023 Neil O’Brien, MP for Harborough and Minister for Primary Care, has welcomed moves by the local NHS to draw up a plan for the future of health services in... Local News
MP’s demands for improved bus services set to be delivered 3rd August 2023 Harborough MP Neil O’Brien has welcomed changes to bus services in Harborough and Oadby, which will take effect later this month. The MP has been pushing for... Local News
Kibworth Bridge Update 24th June 2023 Together with Kibworth councillors Phil King, Kevin Feltham and Simon Whelband we had a meeting today with Network Rail and all the key people involved in the... Local News
Neil O’Brien MP invites local children to take part in Coronation Competition 17th February 2023 Local MP Neil O’Brien has launched a competition for primary-aged children in Harborough, Oadby, and Wigston to mark the King’s Coronation. Mr O’Brien is... Local News
