Alberto Costa MP - South Leicestershire

🐣✝️ Wishing a joyous Easter Sunday to Christians celebrating in the UK, the Commonwealth and around the world today.

Another good, timely article by @FraserNelson "The challenge is whether we can speak frankly about problems while looking for consensus, finding a formula for British cohesion."

Great to visit Bright Ways Community CIC (formerly Sapcote Memory Hub!) again and see their new premises. I’ve seen first-hand the impact of their work, so it’s fantastic to see them growing and reaching even more people. The move to their new home is a big step forward, and I’m also pleased that the group has been awarded £5,000 from @PersimmonHomes North Midlands through the housebuilder’s Community Champions initiative.

'I thought he was the Prime Minister?!' Kemi Badenoch accuses Sir Keir Starmer of hiding behind legal process and pushes him to approve oil and gas licences in the North Sea.

BREAKING: Kemi Badenoch accused Keir Starmer of being 'pushed around by his Energy Secretary' before listing entities that support drilling in the North Sea 🔴 #dailyexpress #badenoch #starmer #pmqs

@MYLA5TROLO @jude22118 @RestoreBritain_ Thank you, @MYLA5TROLO!

@jude22118 @RestoreBritain_ No May election for my area, but it’s been a big majority Tory area for ever. Thankfully we have a decent MP, who has been voting with his heart rather than party agendas. Yes, I’ve been checking @AlbertoCostaMP

If Restore are not in your area in the May elections, will you vote Reform still? 🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿💙 It would be interesting to see where everyone stands on this. @RestoreBritain_

I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of David Baker, a truly excellent Leicestershire police officer whose vision and determination changed the course of criminal justice. He took a bold decision in the 1980s to pioneer the use of DNA fingerprinting, developed at the University of Leicester, which played a vital role in bringing Colin Pitchfork to justice. His legacy will live on in the many cases that have since relied on this groundbreaking technique. My thoughts are with his family and loved ones.

⏰*Just 3 days remaining to have your say on Local Government Reorganisation* The Government’s consultation on Local Government Reorganisation comes to an end soon. If you're concerned about the city expansion proposals and haven't submitted your views yet, please do! Together with @CllrBenTaylor, and District Councils across Leicestershire, we are urging residents to make their voices heard. We believe the “North, City, South” (OPTION 3) model best protects our villages, our identity, and true local decision‑making. 📢 Your voice matters, but time is running out. 📅Consultation closes 26 March 2026. 🗣️ Please take a moment to respond and help protect South Leicestershire’s future. Link in comments below........

Well worth watching @FraserNelson "We are moving from a world of human judgment to one of automated irritation"

Great to visit Whetstone Pastures and see for myself how sustainable shooting supports rural communities, conservation efforts, and local food production. Really valuable hearing from Sam, Anthony, and the team at @BASCnews - The British Association for Shooting and Conservation about how shoots can help bring people together, manage the land, and boost biodiversity.

National Grid Electricity Distribution’s Community Matters Fund is offering £250,000 in grant funding to help charities and community groups support employability and future skills. Does your project help people build confidence, gain qualifications or return to work? Apply now for grants of up to £5,000: localgiving.org/community-matt… Applications close on Thursday 23 April.

Scrapping Stamp Duty would help get the housing market moving again. Stamp Duty punishes people simply for moving house. Too often it stops older homeowners from downsizing, meaning larger family homes stay locked up while younger families struggle to move up the ladder. Removing it would mean more mobility, more homes available for families, and more money for people to spend improving their homes. A healthier market all-round. I fully support @Conservatives plans to scrap Stamp Duty. 👏

When I visited LOROS Hospice last year, I saw first‑hand the incredible work they do for patients and families across our area, as well as the very real concerns they had about long‑term funding. I am therefore really pleased to hear that the ICB has been working closely with LOROS, and that this has now resulted in an uplift to £1.2 million of funding for 2026/27, enabling the number of ICB‑funded beds to increase from 6 to 12. This means more beds can be opened and more people can receive the specialist care they need - a significant and very welcome step forward. There is still more work to do to secure stable, multi‑year commissioning so that LOROS can plan confidently for the long term. I will continue to advocate for LOROS to have sustainable, reliable support from all partners, including the ICB, so that hospice and end‑of‑life care remains protected for the future.

Today, Conservative Leicestershire MP's and I welcomed Jane Moore, Chief Executive of Leicestershire County Council, to Parliament. It was good to discuss several local issues that have been raised with us, such as roads, public transport and social care provision, ... 1/3

It was a great honour to receive the title of Officer of the Order of the Star of Italy, conferred by the President of the Italian Republic 🇮🇹. I am very grateful to Ambassador @InigoLND and the team at the Italian Embassy in London for hosting such a special ceremony at the Ambassador’s Residence, and to President of the Chamber of Deputies @Fontana3Lorenzo for presenting the insignia. Thank you as well to the friends, parliamentary colleagues and, most especially, my family who came to share the occasion with me. It meant a great deal to celebrate the moment together. @ItalyinUK

During his visit to London, @Fontana3Lorenzo, President of @Montecitorio met with @CommonsSpeaker @LindsayHoyle_MP. He later inaugurated the 🇮🇹Pavilion at the #LondonBookFair and awarded the honor of Officer of the Order of the Star of 🇮🇹 to @AlbertoCostaMP, Chair of APPG on 🇮🇹.

*Heating Oil Price Spike* Many residents have contacted me about the shocking rise in heating oil prices. People have seen prices jump from 58p per litre to 145p in just 48 hours, leaving many households facing bills they simply cannot afford. I know how worrying this is for families who have no alternative but to rely on heating oil to heat their homes. I support this letter from Claire Coutinho calling for urgent action on price gouging and greater transparency in the heating oil market, and I will be seeking to raise this issue in Parliament as a matter of urgency.

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