Working for you across our Community
Jon works hard across Leicester South with the community on issues that affect local people. Campaigns that make change are more powerful when local people are involved. Here are some local campaigns you can support.
Jon attending the Twin Employability open day event in Leicester
Friday June 30 2023
Jon attending the summer garden party at Community Integrated Care, with Service Leader Gillian Edwards and Lord Mayor Susan Barton
Friday June 16 2023
Jon speaking to students studying Citizenship at Sir Jonathan North Community College
Friday May 19 2023
Jon participating in the 5k run to support LAMP (Leicester Action for Mental Health Project) in Victoria Park
Friday 12 May 2023
Jon celebrating the King’s Coronation in Clarendon Park
Sunday May 7 2023
Jon celbrating Eid with local residents at Wesley Hall
Friday April 28 2023
Jon visiting the Highfields Centre to discuss issues around the Cost of Living Crisis
Friday March 3 2023
Jon attending Mel’s Coffee Morning in Stoneygate raising money for Womens Aid
Thursday March 2 2023
Jon commemorating Holocaust Memorial Day
Friday January 27 2023
Martyn and Rebecca Pawley from Leicester Homelessness Charter discussing how to tackle rough sleeping across Leicester
Friday January 20 2023
Jon congratulating students and staff at Madani School for being made an Oracy Centre of Excellence
Friday December 16 2022
Jon visiting Toys On The Table highlighting the good work they do ensuring children receive a present at Christmas
Friday December 9 2022
Jon with staff at volunteers at The Bridge Homeless to Hope who do brilliant work helping homeless people in Leicester
Friday December 9 2022
Jon visisting Jack Masters who make the annual Parliamentary Christmas Jumper here in Leicester
Friday December 2 2022
Jon speaking to student representatives about the Cost of Living Crisis and how it is impacting students
Friday November 18 2022
Jon visiting the Suez Canal Barbers Championing local business
Friday November 11 2022
Jon attending Remembrance Day with local dignatories to commemorate those who lost their lives in conflicts
Friday November 11 2022
Jon with Councillor Pantling visiting Featherstone Drive Open Space
Friday November 4 2022
Jon visits the renovations to Leicester Chathedral, holding a Roman coin found at the excavation site
Friday November 4 2022
Jon meets representatives from Football For Peace to discuss how football can bring the local community together
Friday November 4 2022
Jon receives his annual flu jab at Yakub Chemist
Friday Oct 14 2022
Jon supporting and speaking at the City Council’s Alcohol Harm Reduction Strategy launch event
Friday September 30 2022
Jon attends the opening of the Memorial Garden at Leicestershire County Cricket Club
Friday May 13 2022
Jon supports LAMP’s (Leicestershire Action for Mental Health Project) annual 5k fundraising run in Victoria Park
Friday April 29 2022
Jon pledges his continuing support for Cancer Research UK to mark their 20 year anniversary and the many lives that have been saved through their cutting edge research
Tuesday March 29 2022
Jon attends the Eyres Monsell Volunteer Awards to celebrate all the amazing volunteering across The Monsell
Friday March 28 2022
Jon visits Martin Bros Micropizzeria in Clarendon Park to support the recovery of our local leisure, hospitality and tourism industry
Friday March 25 2022
Jon speaks at the University of Leicester's University of Sanctuary Celebration Event
Friday March 18 2022
Pupils at Overdale Junior School present Jon with "Show the Love" postcards calling on the Government to honour the pledges made at COP26
Friday March 18 2022
Jon visits Brookfield House with Professor
Dan Ladley, Dean of The Business school
Friday March 18 20222
Jon out and about in Eyres Monsell with Councillors Pantling and Pickering
Friday March 4 2022
Jon, visiting The Salmon in the City Centre that is collecting donations for Ukraine, asks Leicester to show generous support to, and solidarity with, the people of Ukraine
Thursday March 3 2022
Jon meets Leicester's Treat Me Well Campaigners to hear what needs to change in the NHS to support people with a learning disability
Friday February 25 2022
Jon calls into Wesley Hall Foodbank to thank the volunteers for the much-needed work they do for the community
Friday February 18 2022
Jon speaks, and shows solidarity, at the UCU picket line
Thursday February 17 2022
Jon meets pupils from Madani Girls' School who gave presentations on human rights campaigns
Friday February 11 2022
Jon and Adam, from Samworth Brothers, who run the City Council’s community pantries to feed pupils during half term
Friday January 11 2020
Jon visits Leicester Sexual Health Services to show his support for #HIVTestingWeek
Friday February 4 2022
Jon speaks to pupils at Evington Valley Primary School about climate change
Friday January 28 2022
Jon joins pupils at Evington Valley Primary School enjoying their daily fruits and vegetables
Friday January 28 2022
Jon signs the Holocaust Educational Trust's Book of Commitment, pledging his commitment to Holocaust Memorial Day
Thursday January 27 2022
Jon contacts schools and community organisations in his Constituency about grants offered by charity, Family Fund
Thursday January 27 2022
Jon with Year 4 pupils from St John The Baptist Church of England Primary School for a Q&A
Friday January 21 2022
Jon at the new community garden on Avenue Road Extension with Councillors Kitterick and Myers
Friday January 14 2022
Jon visits St Matthews Tenants Association to see the amazing work being done to put together Christmas Hampers for the local residents
Friday December 17 2021
Jon called into the What Cabin Christmas party in St Matthews
Friday December 17 2021
Jon out in Eyres Monsell with Cllr Pantling saying hello to local people ahead of Christmas
Friday December 17 2021
Jon with Mr Speaker and Snahal from Jack Masters which have supplied Parliament with their Christmas jumpers for the last three years
Friday December 10 2021
Jon with Cllr March and local therapeutic gardeners, Oldman and Sons, supports the 2021 Charity Winter Gardens covering Clarendon Park, Knighton and Stoneygate
Friday December 10 2021
Jon donates toys to this year's Toys on the Table appeal. For information on how you can help please visit https://www.toysonthetable.org.uk/how-can-you-help/
Friday December 10 2021
Jon speaks to pupils at Leicester Partnership School about Parliament and democracy as part of the school's activities for UK Parliament Week
Friday November 19 2021
Jon celebrates Diwali at Geeta Bhavan
Sunday November 14 2021
Jon visits the team at the local Scope shop
Friday October 15 2021
Jon celebrates Navratri at the Ramgarhia Community Centre
Friday October 8 2021
Jon at the signing ceremony between Wesley Hall and Rahma Mercy, who have agreed to make monthly donations to the Wesley Hall Food Bank
Friday October 8 2021
Jon visits the Wesley Hall Baby Project which offers one to one support for pregnant and new mothers
Friday October 8 2021
Jon presents a £1000 donation from the Daman Muslim Community to Leicester Children's Hospital Appeal
Friday September 24 2021
Jon celebrates Pride and takes part in the Leicester Pride March
Saturday September 4 2021
Jon was out and about in Aylestone speaking to local residents and listening to their concerns
Friday September 3 2021
Jon enjoys Akni at the Memon Festival in Leicester
Sunday August 29 2021
Jon was in Clarendon Park meeting residents and picking up local concerns
Friday July 16 2021
Jon was out doorknocking in Stoneygate meeting and speaking with local residents
Friday July 9 2021
Jon had his second vaccination and thanked all NHS staff and volunteers at the Peepul Centre. Jon is encouraging everyone to get vaccinated when they can
Saturday June 26 2021
Jon was out and about in Highfields speaking with local people and picking up on local people's concerns and those of local traders
Friday June 25 2021
Jon contacted all primary and secondary schools in his Constituency encouraging pupils to enter National Grid's competition 'Voices for a Green Future'
Thursday June 24 2021
Jon supports the 'No Child Left Behind' campaign and signs the pledge to tackle child poverty: https://nochildleftbehind.org.uk/
Friday June 18 2021
Jon out and about on Evington Road speaking with residents and listening to local concerns
Friday June 11 2021
Jon “cuts the ribbon” at the official opening of Southfield Drive Post Office with owners Sanjay Shah and Shobna Odedra
Friday April 30 2021
Jon and Councillor Elaine Pantling out and about in Eyres Monsell Ward asking if they can help local residents
Friday April 30 2021
Jonathan Ashworth MP supports the Brain Tumour Petition and the Brain Tumour Research report calling for a Levelling Up Brain Tumour Research Fund.
Friday April 23 2021
Jon encourages schools to apply for the new Learning Through Landscapes programme to create fun nature-based projects to get children engaged with the outdoors and natural world.
Thursday 15 April 2021
Jon at the What Cabin on St Matthew’s who with Samworth Brothers & Sainsbury’s are providing food parcels & toys to local children for Christmas.
Wednesday 23 December 2020
Jon, together with local Councillors, are raising awareness of the CrimeStoppers Fearless campaign and are asking people to be fearless and speak out against crime
Thursday December 17 2020
Jon visits Pear Chemist to have his annual flu vaccination and to discuss the importance of vaccinations during a pandemic
Friday December 11 2020
Jon is supporting this year’s Toys on the Table Christmas appeal. For more information on how you can help please visit https://www.toysonthetable.org.uk/how-can-you-help/
Friday December 11 2020
Jon, along with Cllr Master, visits Masjid Umar to see the exceptional work the Mosque has undertaken into ensuring Covid secure prayer
Friday December 11 2020
Jon encourages constituents to keep in touch and help older friends, family, and neighbours this winter. For more information visit https://bit.ly/375xy8p
Tuesday December 1 2020
Jon, along with Councillor March and Oldman and Sons, are joining forces to support local charities by encouraging residents to take part in the 2020 Charity Winter Gardens
Sunday November 15 2020
Jon demands that Leicester school children get their fair share of laptops as promised by the Government
Thursday November 12 2020
Jon is to take part in the stand up challenge at the Leicester Comedy Festival 2021. To support Jon please visit https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/JonAshworthMP
Wednesday November 4 2020
This Saturday 10 October is World Mental Health Day. We can all affect our own and other’s mental health. So why not do one thing today for better mental health?
Wednesday October 7 2020
Jon and Liz Kendall MP issue a joint statement on Leicester reaching 100 days in local lockdown https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/news/leicester-news/leicester-mps-demand-know-city-4582173
Wednesday October 7 2020
Jon joins Granby Primary pupils at virtual assembly organised by Google and Parent Zone to boost online safety
Tuesday October 6 2020
Jon secures a £1,500 grant for Help the Homeless Leicester to help the charity continue its services during the pandemic
Wednesday September 9 2020
Jon calls on the Prime Minister to consider the extraordinary efforts of local people in tackling Coronavirus when he decides about Leicester lockdown this week
Tuesday July 28 2020
Jon is calling on Leicester’s small shopkeepers to enter the Best Small Shops competition
Friday July 24 2020
Jon continues to demand immediate help for city businesses hit hard by Leicester lockdown
(this photo was taken in 2016)
Wednesday July 22 2020
Jon demands help for families who cannot go on well-deserved holidays due to the Leicester Lockdown
Thursday July 16 2020
Jon has written to the Chancellor again demanding urgent assistance for the non-essential shops, bars, restaurants and hairdressers affected by Leicester lockdown (this photo was taken in 2015)
Friday July 10 2020
Jon has written to the Chancellor calling for immediate help for Leicester businesses
(this photo was taken in 2017)
Tuesday July 7 2020
Jon calls on Leicestershire County Care Ltd to rethink its plans to cut care workers’ wages
Friday May 15 2020
Jon has written to the Foreign Secretary demanding far more is done to bring constituents back home from India
Wednesday April 8 2020
Jon supporting the plans to build a new education centre at the Highfields Synagogue for local school children
Friday March 6 2020
Honour to show solidarity with striking college staff in the National Education Union in Leicester fighting Tory cuts to sixth forms and for better pay and conditions
Thursday February 27 2020
Jon was out and about door knocking in Stoneygate listening to people’s concerns
Friday February 14 2020
Jon meets academics and practitioners to discuss the University of Leicester’s work in cardiovascular sciences
Friday February 7 2020
Jon out and about in Eyres Monsell with Councillor Pantling
Friday February 7 2020
Jon holds a busy advice session at St Peters with issues such as social care, housing and local authority cuts. Jon thanks local community groups who hosted him
Friday January 31 2020
Jon supports Turning Point’s play “DRY" on the effects of casual drinking on families and friends
Friday January 17 2020
Jon visits the Lunch Club at St Peters Church which provides hot meals on Wednesdays and Fridays
Friday January 10 2020
Jon officially opening The Sandwich Station which will help people with learning disabilities to learn workplace skills and get real-life work experience
Friday October 25 2019
Jon speaking at the first reducing alcohol harm summit hosted by Leicester City Council aimed at shaping a new alcohol strategy for Leicester
Friday October 25 2019
Jon attending the Parliamentary Drop-in session on MR-Guided Focused Ultrasound for Essential Tremor and listening to the views of patients about their experiences of living with the condition
Monday October 21 2019
Jon at Pearl Chemist encouraging constituents to follow his lead and get a flu jab
Friday October 18 2019
Jon and Councillors Pantling and Pickering at the Eyres Monsell Volunteer Awards with local young people
Friday October 11 2019
Jon out and about on the doorstep in Clarendon Park picking up local concerns with Councillor Danny Myers
Friday October 11 2019
Jon with Professors Melanie Davies and Kamlesh Khunti at Leicester Diabetes Centre
Friday October 4 2019
Jon is backing the Drink Free Days campaign aimed at encouraging mid-life drinkers to moderate their alcohol consumption
Friday October 4 2019
Jon visiting Avenue Primary School as part of World School Milk Day, and congratulating the staff as the school receives award winning recognition for promoting school milk
Friday September 27 2019
Jon supporting Macmillan Coffee Morning at Avenue Primary School
Friday September 27 2019
Jon signs up to ‘Where’s Your Head At?’ Workplace Manifesto calling for a working world where mental health is supported and protected
Wednesday September 25 2019
Jon visiting the Alcohol Health Alliance stand at the Labour Party Conference and discussing ways to tackle alcohol harm
Wednesday September 25 2019
Jon visiting the Guide Dogs stand at this year’s Labour Party Conference
Monday September 23 2019
Jon speaking at Leicester Climate Strike rally and outlining Labour plan for a Green New Deal for the NHS
Friday September 20 2019
Jon calls into the first Leicester Bangladeshi Food and Sports Festival
Sunday September 15 2019
Jon and Police & Crime Commissioner Lord Bach met with local police, Councillors and residents to discuss crime in the Evington Road area
Friday September 13 2019
Jon at the Centre Project that tackles social isolation and helps vulnerable people across the City
Friday September 13 2019
Jon is supporting #wearitpink on Friday 18th October which helps fund vital research and support
Tuesday 10 September 2019
Jon is backing National Fitness Day which aims to make the 25th September the most active day of the year
Monday September 9 2019
Jon takes part in the Recovery Walk celebrating the successes of people in recovery and making recovery more visible and achievable
Friday 6 September 2019
Jon and Councillor Lynn Moore at Knighton Park Community Fun Day
Sunday September 1 2019
Jon takes part in this year’s Leicester Pride
Friday August 31 2019
Jon asks the new Prime Minister to follow his lead and agree to pay the huge travel costs families face when a child or a young person is diagnosed with cancer
Friday August 2 2019
Jon demands the Post Office in Eyres Monsell to be re-opened as soon as possible
Friday August 2 2019
Jon calls on the new Prime Minister to increase NHS funding following a fire at Leicester Royal Infirmary
Tuesday July 30 2019
Jon supporting the Rik Basra Leukaemia Campaign and #Match4Meenaat at a cross-party Parliamentary event
Wednesday July 17 2019
Jon met with University of Leicester academics and clinicians to discuss neuroscience, psychology and mental health
Friday July 12 2019
Jon speaks out in support of Alzheimer’s Society dementia care campaign
Tuesday July 9 2019
Jon calls for the new Prime Minister to reduce childhood obesity at an event in Parliament organised by the Obesity Health Alliance
Monday July 8 2019
Jon questions the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions about the Department’s Public Sector Equality Duty for Universal Credit claimants
Friday July 5 2019
Jon visits Millgate School as part of the ‘‘Send My Friend to School’’ campaign to ensure quality education for all children
Friday June 28 2019
Jon visited a local learning disability service at Gilmorton Flats celebrating National Learning Disability Week with his constituents
Friday June 21 2019
Jon met with Dr Rishabh Prasad at Springfield Road Surgery to discuss their innovative work using digital technology to support patient care
Friday June 21 2019
Jon is encouraging everyone to get together for Breast Cancer Care and Breast Cancer Now’s Afternoon Tea this July to help the charity fund vital research and support for those affected by breast cancer.
For more information please visit:
www.breastcancercare.org.uk/cuppa
Monday June 17 2019
Jon at the Art House Festival, Jon said: “Lots of local fabulous art on display and our immense thanks to residents who have opened up their homes, all the volunteers and especially everyone selling cakes again for charity at ‘Tart House’”
Saturday June 8 2019
Jon spoke at the Inter-faith Eid Dinner at Central Mosque organised by The Islamic Centre Leicester to celebrate wider integration with all faith and non-faith communities
Friday June 7 2019
Jon out and about in Eyres Monsell with Councillor Elaine Pantling after a busy advice session
Friday June 7 2019
Jon had a busy Advice Session at St Peter's. Thanks to the Tenants and Residents Association for hosting the session
Friday May 31 2019
Jon visited Masjid Umar on Evington Drive which donated £1000 towards a replacement stair lift at the Leicestershire MS Therapy Centre
Friday May 24 2019
Jon has pledged to be a bowel cancer champion and lead change in Parliament for people affected by the disease
Friday May 24 2019
Yesterday Jon spoke at the Alcohol Health Alliance UK event to celebrate the recent strides forward in alcohol policy
Wednesday May 15 2019
Jon backs calls for diabetes emotional and mental health support at the launch of Diabetes UK’s “It’s Missing” campaign
Tuesday May 14 2019
Clockwise Credit Union have been championing our local community for over 25 years, and I am proud to say today “I’m Supporting @Clockwise_CU”
Friday May 10 2019
After completing the London Marathon Jon said: “I’ve been overwhelmed with huge support from people across Leicester South again for what is my third London Marathon for the children of alcoholics charity Nacoa.”
Monday April 29 2019
Jon will be running the London Marathon for the third time on Sunday 28 April for The National Association for Children of Alcoholics
Wednesday April 17 2019
Jon backs Hope Virgo’s Dump The Scales Campaign calling on the Government to implement the NICE Guidelines around the diagnosis of Eating Disorders
Tuesday April 2 2019
Jon tackles loneliness by encouraging elderly residents to sign-up to the Age UK’s telephone friendship service, Call in Time, for more information visit: https://bit.ly/2SEko9v
Friday March 22 2019
Jon visited Pear Chemist to hear first hand about the challenges facing community pharmacies
Friday March 8 2019
Jon visited the Leicester Community Shop which has recently moved into larger premises on Bishop Street
Friday March 1 2019
Jon at the Leicester Blood Donor Centre urging local people to step forward and register as blood donors
Friday March 1 2019
Jon at The Eve Appeal‘s launch of Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month which runs throughout March
Wednesday February 27 2019
Jon calls on the Government to save the European Health Insurance Card which allows UK citizens to receive any necessary treatment in the EU
Wednesday February 20 2019
Jon meets Jack Mockford who will run 1000 miles for Nacoa, a charity assisting children affected by a parent’s drinking, which Jon supports
Friday February 15 2019
Jon and Councillor Clarke at Tudor Grange Samworth Academy as part of Fizz Free February
Friday February 8 2019
Jon backs the Help Us, Help You campaign encouraging people to use their local pharmacy as their first port of call for minor illnesses
Wednesday February 6 2019
Jon joined a cross-party group of politicians to show support for people affected by cancer, as the Parliament was illuminated for the World Cancer Day
Monday February 4 2019
I’m backing Fizz Free February by giving up fizzy drinks for February to raise awareness of sugar related obesity
Friday February 1 2019
Jon drops into the Lunch Club at Eyres Monsell Community Centre
Friday February 1 2019
Meeting friends at the Central Mosque before a very busy advice session
Friday January 25 2019
St John the Baptist Church raises money for the Leicestershire MS Therapy Centre which Jon supports
Thursday January 24 2019
Jon signs the Holocaust Memorial Book of Commitment honouring those who were murdered during the Holocaust and paying tribute to the Holocaust survivors
Wednesday January 23 2019
Jon visits Woodbrook Medical Centre in Loughborough to discuss cancer maps diagnostic tool with its inventor Dr Ben Noble
Friday January 18 2019
Jon becomes a Patron of Home-Start Horizons, a local charity which provides practical and emotional support to families with young children
Wednesday January 9 2019
Jon thanks Uplands Junior L.E.A.D Academy for raising nearly £300 for the Highfields Food Bank
Friday December 21 2018
Jon, along with Ed Argar MP, visits Leicester Cathedral to congratulate the Dean of Leicester on the progress of Leicester Cathedral Revealed
Friday December 14 2018
Jon helps out at Toys on the Table and wraps some gifts in preparation for Christmas
Friday December 14 2018
Jon opens the Saffron Christmas Celebration event which is organised by residents with help from local Councillors Elly Cutkelvin and Bill Shelton
Friday December 7 2018
Jon visits Leicester Royal Infirmary in support of the ‘Making Christmas Special’ campaign
Friday November 2018
Jon Ashworth lead a Patch Walk to investigate anti-social behaviour in the Evington Road area
Friday November 30 2018
Jon Ashworth, along with Councillor Gugnani, accepts the generous donation to the Highfields Food Bank from Guru Amar Das Gurdwara
Friday November 23 2018
Jon joined MPs of all Parties calling to end the wait for access to Orkambi for people with cystic fibrosis in the UK
Wednesday November 21 2018
Jon was one of three judges who also awarded prizes at the second Great Highfields Bake Off
Saturday November 17 2018
Jon Ashworth supports National HIV testing Week that starts on 17 November
Friday November 16 2018
Jon Ashworth presses the Minister again to make a decision on Sharia-Compliant Tuition Fee Loans
Friday November 9 2018
Jon has written to GP practices in his Constituency urging them to do more to promote adult awareness of meningitis
For the symptoms go to www.meningitisnow.org/adults
Monday November 12 2018
Jon and local Councillors Bill Shelton and Elly Cutkelvin out and about in Saffron Lane Estate today
Friday November 9 2018
Jon Ashworth runs The Daily Mile with Year 4 Pupils at St John the Baptist Primary School
Friday November 9 2018
Jon and local Councillors have been out and about in Eyres Monsell today listening to concerns and doing what they can to help
Friday November 2 2018
Jon has pledged his support to Pancreatic Cancer UK’s campaign demanding faster treatment for people with pancreatic cancer which is the quickest killing cancer
Thursday November 1 2018
Jon Ashworth enjoying Langar with Councillor Gugnani at Guru Amardas Gurdwara after launching a food drive in celebration of the birthday of the Sikh’s first Guru
Friday October 19 2018
Jon Ashworth, Shadow Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, speaks at the first conference of the National Association for Hospital Education
Friday October 12 2018
Jon, along with Islamic Relief, launch the national day of action to fundraise for the Indonesia tsunami and earthquake
Friday October 12 2018
Jon met with Year 10 from Crown Hills Community College and took part in a Question and Answer session
Friday October 12 2018
Jon officially re-opens the office of St Peters Tenants and Residents Association with Councillor Aqbany and Shauket Seedat, Chair of St Peters TARA
Friday October 12 2018
Jon had his flu jab at Yakub Chemist as part of the community pharmacy Flu Vaccination Service. Remember to get yours
Wednesday October 3 2018
Jon is backing Cancer Research UK’s appeal for more NHS staff to deliver the life-saving cancer tests and treatments people need
Tuesday October 2 2018
Jon visited Willow Bank Day School, part of The Children's Hospital School, to take part in their Macmillan Coffee Morning
Friday September 28 2018
Jon has revealed that Leicester South has the most stem cell donors on the register of any constituency in the whole of the UK
Wednesday September 12 2018
Jon met with representatives of Leicester Mammas, a breastfeeding peer support Project for families in Highfields and Evington, to discuss infant feeding
Friday 14 September 2018
Jon Ashworth called into West Knighton Coffee Morning to meet local people and take up any issues they had
Thursday September 6 2018
Jon Ashworth encourages students to attend the Medicine Calling Conference on 8 September
Medicine Calling aims to tackle the recruitment crisis in psychiatry. If you want to please register at www.medicinecalling.co.uk
Wednesday August 22 2018
Jon Ashworth criticises the limited time people have to reclaim Universal Credit under the full online service and reminds his constituents to watch out for the Jobcentre letters
Thursday August 14 2018
Jon Ashworth was out and about in Eyres Monsell today meeting residents and met up with the local Councillors
Friday 3 August
Jon Ashworth has asked the City Council to bring forward road safety measures to avoid any further traffic accidents in Saffron Lane
Thursday 02 August 2018
After lobbying the University Hospitals of Leicester, Jon Ashworth is pleased that the Trust has confirmed it has no plans to outsource its services
Wednesday 1 August
Jon Ashworth, Labour MP for Leicester South, visits Wesley Hall Elders Lunch Club and meets old friends and makes new ones
Fiday 27 july 2018
Jon met with frontline NHS staff as part of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Rehab Matters Campaign
Friday 27 July 2018
Jonathan Ashworth demands clarification on the compensation scheme for Windrush Children
“I am appalled that the Government is only now starting to consult on compensation.”
Monday 23 July 2018
Jon Ashworth, Labour MP for Leicester South, backs Islamic Relief UK’s Honour Her campaign to end violence against women and girls worldwide
Wednesday 18 July 2018
Jon Ashworth attends Breast Cancer Now research fair to meet the scientists behind the cutting-edge research into breast cancer
Wednesday 04 July 2018
Jon Ashworth writes to Work and Pensions Secretary to demand changes are made to Universal Credit for people who are paid monthly
Wednesday July 4 2018
Jon Ashworth met inspirational young people from the Hakaya Band which is part of the Ghirass Cultural Centre in Bethlehem
Friday June 29 2018
Jon Ashworth writes to the Minister for Disabled People to demand an assessment centre in Leicester for Personal Independence Payments
Friday June 29 2018
Jon Ashworth, Shadow Health Secretary, attends #SolveSleepIns Alliance Day of Action to ask the Government to solve the sleep-in crisis
Wednesday June 27 2018
Jon Ashworth, Labour MP for Leicester South, starts the Leicester Victoria parkrun celebrating the 70th birthday of the NHS
Saturday June 9 2018
Jon Ashworth receives his Cake4Syria supporting Islamic Relief’s campaign to save lives in Syria
Wednesday June 6 2018
Jon, Labour MP for Leicester South, at the official launch of the ‘Message in a Bottle’ scheme as part of the Leicester Royal Infirmary’s discharge procedures
Friday May 25 2018
Jon officially opens No. 5 – a new day centre offering help and support to people with alcohol and drug misuse problems
Friday May 18 2018
Jon drops by The Bridge’s Coffee Milkfloat on Victoria Park. Profits from the Coffee Milkfloat go to fund The Bridge’s work with homeless people
Friday May 18 2018
Jon reading to a Year 1 class at Rolleston Primary before donating books from Booktrust to the school
Friday May 11 2018
Jon Ashworth, Labour MP for Leicester South, celebrates the work of nursing staff in the UK and around the world
Monday April 30 2018
Jon completes London Marathon and raises over £8,000 for Children of Alcoholic’s Charity
Monday April 23 2018
Jon Ashworth MP raises the plight of his constituent caught up in the Windrush Scandal
Monday April 23 2018
Jon Ashworth, Labour MP for Leicester South, visits Mayflower Primary as part of the ‘Zero Hunger’ Project and has a Q&A with Year 6
Friday April 20 2018
Jonathan Ashworth, Shadow Secretary of State for Health, took part in a Dementia Friends information session organised by Alzheimer’s Society
Friday April 20 2018