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Neil O'Brien
Member of Parliament for Harborough, Oadby & Wigston

Ministers force city expansion despite local opposition

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Monday, 20 July, 2026
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City expansion map

Total arrogance - Ministers are forcing changes on our area which they KNOW local people don't want. But they think they know best. 

The minister claims there is "cross party support" - in reality there is cross party opposition

The full map of the government's undemocratic plan has also been shared- the red line is the current city boundary. The purple area - including Oadby, Wigston and Great Glen - is the area forced into the expanded city, and the light blue area will all be made into one massive, remote donut-shaped council. 

Harborough will be abolished. It is a disgrace and we will keep fighting it.

Watch my question to the Secretary of State here 

 

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