Labour MP Leicester West. Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology.https://bsky.app/profile/lizforleicester.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/lizforleicester.bsky.social/post/3mdxpgrbs3s2hAI has the potential to improve public services, create jobs and transform communities. And Barnsley is leading the way by becoming the UK’s first Tech Town. The place that helped power the Industrial Revolution is now at the forefront of the Technological Revolution.03 Feb 2026 15:46 +0000at://did:plc:3peukj2bsfto6fsblajicynj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdxpgrbs3s2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/lizforleicester.bsky.social/post/3mccpdnfvzs2cSharing, or threatening to share, a deepfake intimate image without consent is a criminal offence. This offence, created by the Data Act last year, will be brought into force this week, and I will make it a priority offence in the Online Safety Act too. https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/secretary-of-state-statement-to-the-house-of-commons-12-january-202613 Jan 2026 13:54 +0000at://did:plc:3peukj2bsfto6fsblajicynj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mccpdnfvzs2chttps://bsky.app/profile/lizforleicester.bsky.social/post/3m6kdj3b3ks2pThis Labour government is lowering business rates for hospitality, retail and leisure, helping ensure the places you love can continue serving local communities for years to come.26 Nov 2025 17:02 +0000at://did:plc:3peukj2bsfto6fsblajicynj/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6kdj3b3ks2phttps://bsky.app/profile/lizforleicester.bsky.social/post/3m6k3wxviqc2pProud to have co-chaired Child Poverty Taskforce and be part of a Labour government that is lifting more than half-a-million children out of poverty by scrapping the 2-child limit. Every child deserves the best start in life and that’s what we’re delivering.26 Nov 2025 14:47 +0000at://did:plc:3peukj2bsfto6fsblajicynj/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6k3wxviqc2phttps://bsky.app/profile/lizforleicester.bsky.social/post/3m5ypjnhg322wFantastic visit to Structural Adhesives Limited, an inspiring and award winning Leicester company doing incredible work with cutting-edge technology!19 Nov 2025 16:50 +0000at://did:plc:3peukj2bsfto6fsblajicynj/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5ypjnhg322whttps://bsky.app/profile/lizforleicester.bsky.social/post/3m4gftakapc2eEvery day looks a little different in the constituency, but here’s a glimpse into one of my recent days on the ground in Leicester West:30 Oct 2025 16:43 +0000at://did:plc:3peukj2bsfto6fsblajicynj/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4gftakapc2e