From Brexit to coronavirus and everything in between - Ashfield MP reflects on eventful first year in office Wednesday, 30 December, 2020 From sending Boris Johnson into isolation, to being trolled on social media, dealing with coronavirus and Brexit, it’s been a busy year for former miner Lee Anderson who has clocked up one year representing his home turf as Ashfield MP. The married dad of two, raised in Huthwaite, is the area’s first MP born and educated in Ashfield. Aged 53, the plain-speaking, often controversial Conservative... Local News
Ashfield MP joins forces with council leader in bid to get more funding for Eastwood 11th August 2020 Eastwood and Ashfield’s MP is joining forces with the leader of Broxtowe Borough Council to bid for more funding and investment for Eastwood. Following a... Local News
Have your say on longer sentences for assaulting emergency workers in Ashfield 17th July 2020 Increased sentences for assaulting emergencyworkers across Ashfield and Eastwood could be introduced following a public consultation into the crime. A recent... Local News
Opposition Day Debate - Extension to Brexit Transition Period 15th July 2020 On 15 July a debate was called in the name of the SNP on the extension of the transition period and the impact of a so called ‘no deal’ on the economy. The... Speeches in Parliament
Ashfield MP calls for housing developers to repair 'unmaintained' estate preventing residents from selling up 13th July 2020 Eastwood and Ashfield MP Lee Anderson has urged housing developers to repair a ‘unmaintained’ estate which is preventing residents from selling their homes. Mr... Local News
Fury as 'illegal ravers' descend on Ashfield beauty spot 3rd July 2020 “These people may think it’s the third Summer of Love - it’s not. It’s the summer of Covid.” An Ashfield beauty spot is under threat from ‘illegal ravers’ who... Local News
Ashfield MP joins ranks to thank armed forces for 'sacrifice and service' during Covid crisis 25th June 2020 Ashfield’s MP has thanked the armed forces for its “service and sacrifice” helping to keep the nation safe during the coronavirus crisis. Lee Anderson MP for... Local News
TRAVELLERS – WHY A NEW APPROACH IS NEEDED 12th June 2020 I was disappointed to learn that a group of travellers have pitched up on Sutton Lawn, having previously illegally resided at the site in the past and, despite... Local News
Ashfield MP condemns 'thuggish minority at Black Lives Matter protests 8th June 2020 Last week I sat in my office in Westminster just a hundred yards away from Downing Street listening to the deafening sounds of thugs attacking the police during... Local News
Lee Anderson MP says response to water issues was typical of Ashfield community spirit 3rd June 2020 If this last few days has taught me anything, it has taught me what a brilliant area I represent. Last Friday, I was alerted that residents in Kirkby were... Local News
