Neil welcomes rail electrification commencement Wednesday, 24 February, 2021 Neil O’Brien, MP for Harborough has welcomed the news that the first step of the rail electrification project is now underway. In order to electrify the line between Market Harborough and Kettering, work has commenced to clear vegetation from the line that could otherwise interfere with the cables. This is part of a wider £1.5bn rail upgrade for the region being led by Network Rail, which also... Local News
Neil seeks assurances over Wigston Post Office 4th February 2021 Neil O'Brien, MP for Harborough, Oadby & Wigston has been seeking reassurances over the future of the Post Office In Wigston Town Centre. The Post Office is... Local News
Unsafe Cladding Debate 1st February 2021 Neil O'Brien MP spoke in the Parliamentary debate on Unsafe Cladding. Please see below a clip of Neil's contribution to the debate. Speeches in Parliament
Neil welcomes local asymptomatic testing for key workers 22nd January 2021 Neil O'Brien MP has welcomed the introduction of asymptomatic testing for key workers and those unable to work from home across Leicestershire. Further details... Local News
Neil's vaccination question at PMQs 20th January 2021 Neil O'Brien MP had a question on Wednesday 20th January at PMQs, where he raised the subject of vaccinations (over the noise from the ringing landline phone!) Speeches in Parliament
Concerns raised by GP surgeries 14th January 2021 While I’m pleased to update that over 2.6m first dose vaccinations have been given, I want to share some concerns that have been raised with me, notably the... Local News
New business grants announced 5th January 2021 The Chancellor has confirmed a new £4.6bn support package for businesses in the retail, hospitality and leisure sector. Grants will be available (ranging from... Local News
National lockdown announced 4th January 2021 Please see below, the key updates from the PM’s announcement this evening that we will be returning to a national lockdown: - Stay at home (exceptions include... Local News
Neil visits Oadby vaccination site 22nd December 2020 Neil O'Brien, MP for Harborough, Oadby & Wigston visited the coronavirus vaccination centre at Leicester Racecourse in Oadby. Please see a video below. Local News
Neil welcomes housing algorithm rejection 16th December 2020 Neil O'Brien, MP for Harborough, Oadby & Wigston has welcomed the news that the proposed housing algorithm to determine housing targets across the country, has... Local News