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Shivani Raja MP with local police officers
  • Working to ensure our police are fighting the crimes that matter most to local people, while getting Leicester its’ fair share of police officers.
  • Promote the Crimestoppers national tip line, so residents can feel confident reporting crimes in their area anonymously.
  • Instilling local pride in Leicester’s neighbourhoods, working with local resident associations and councillors, and establishing ward and constituency champions to promote Leicester’s potential.

Making Leicester a safe and pleasant place to be must be everyone’s top priority. While in Government, the Conservatives put 332 more police on the beat in Leicestershire, including right here in Leicester. I want to make sure these officers are tackling the issues that make you and your family feel unsafe – making sure rioters from this summer are dealt with, increasing police visibility on our streets, and improving measures like CCTV and street lighting. The last thing we want is for Leicester to become a hotspot for crime, and these actions will strengthen our police presence and make our streets safer for everyone.

We also want to make sure that residents aren’t afraid to report a crime. Together we will promote Crimestoppers, the national anonymous tip line, to empower residents to report crimes without fear. Your voice matters, and anonymous reporting ensures every crime can be addressed.

Finally, we all want to be proud of where we live. I want to work with local residents to make sure that our neighbourhoods are the best they can be. That’s why I will be working with local Neighbourhood Watch Associations, local and county councillors, as well as establishing ward and constituency champions to promote and realise the strong potential of Leicester neighbourhoods.

Together, these initiatives will create a safer Leicester - one where everyone can live, learn and work in a secure environment.

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Shivani Raja MP at her constituency surgery.

Shivani Raja MP holds a constituent surgery

Saturday, 28 March, 2026
Great speaking to even more local residents at my surgery this week, finding out how I can make a difference for our local area. If you live locally and are facing any issues or have any concerns, get in touch today!Contact me here
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what progress her department has made towards meeting the government’s target to halve violence against women and girls in the next decade.

Shivani Raja MP submits a Written Parliamentary Question on violence against women and girls

Thursday, 26 March, 2026
We must be doing more to protect women and girls across our nation from violence.It is only right that we expect clear action, measurable outcomes, and accountability. Women and girls deserve to feel safe, everywhere.
Image shows the WPQ, 'To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking to a) improve the nutrional quality of school meals and b) increase the use of British produced food and ingredients in schools.'

Shivani Raja MP submits a Written Parliamentary Question on school meals

Wednesday, 18 March, 2026
Our students should be eating nutritional, healthy food when they’re at school - and even better, grown by British farms.I’ll keep pushing this Government to buy British while keeping our young people well-fed on nutritional school meals.
Image shows the WPQ, 'To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department is taking to tackle youth knife crime and serious violence in a) Leicester and b) the East Midlands.'

Shivani Raja MP asks Written Parliamentary Question on youth knife crime

Wednesday, 18 February, 2026
Knife crime and serious violence has destroyed too many lives, and we must do more to prevent it.

I will continue holding this Government to account, and pushing for positive change.
Image reads 'To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what recent assessment she has made of the average waiting time for SEND assessments in each local authority in England.'

Shivani Raja MP asks Written Parliamentary Question on SEND assessments

Wednesday, 11 February, 2026
Families deserve timely action and transparency when they seek support in identifying their children’s need.That’s why I’m pushing the Government to hold local authorities to account in getting families the support they need.
Image contains letter from MoJ confirming the rollover of funding for a local rape crisis centre.

Shivani Raja MP celebrates latest casework success

Saturday, 7 February, 2026
Another big casework win! Really pleased to have pushed for, and received confirmation from the Ministry of Justice (MoJ), that funding will continue to be provided through the MoJ Rape Support Fund to Leicester Rape Crisis through to 2028.It is absolutely vital that victims of rape have safe s
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Shivani Raja MP releases latest Shivani's Spotlight

Friday, 6 February, 2026
My latest edition of Shivani’s Spotlight is out now!

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Shivani Raja MP speaks out on pan spitting, littering and dog fouling

Thursday, 5 February, 2026
New posters are now up in Rushey Mead to inform people of new fines announced. Residents get in touch time and time again about this issue, so please do follow these simple rules and let’s make Leicester cleaner together! Thank you to Rushey Mead Cllrs for their hard work on this.
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Shivani Raja MP releases statement on De Montfort University incident

Wednesday, 4 February, 2026
'I am deeply concerned by the incident reported at De Montfort University.I understand this will be troubling for many residents across the city, and want to assure residents that I am in regular contact with both Leicestershire Police and De Montfort University to offer my support.I want to thank t
Image shows the WPQ, 'To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department is taking to protect police officers from being attacked whilst on duty in a) Leicester, b) the East Midlands and c) the UK.'

Shivani Raja MP asks Written Parliamentary Question about attacks on Police Officers

Wednesday, 28 January, 2026
Our police officers, both in Leicester East and across the UK play a vital role in keeping communities safe, and protecting some of the most vulnerable.It is only right that our Government ensure that they are protected in doing so.
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