The problem with poor quality, unreliable bus services is something local people speak to me about almost every week. I know that here in Leeds West, buses are a vital lifeline between work, school, hospital appointments and the city centre. Frustratingly, our local service just isn’t up to scratch and…

Yesterday I wrote to the Prime Minister regarding the horrifying findings of the Trussell Trust. I highlighted to her the 73% rise of the use of foodbanks in the last five years. In particular, the 24,686 emergency three-day food parcels issued to Leeds residents who cannot afford to eat. The…