In October, the Office of National Statistics published the Crime Survey for England and Wales – which they termed “the best estimate of long-term trends in crime against the household population.” This showed that since 2010 overall levels of like-for-like crime are down by over 50%.
Laura has announced the winner of her annual Christmas Card design competition, open to children from across West Berkshire. The winning design will feature on her official Christmas card this year.
Announcing the winner of her Christmas Card competition, Laura said:
Following Laura's letters to both Sainsbury’s and Tesco in relation to fuel prices at their main superstores in Newbury, she has now received a reply from Sainsbury’s which you can read below.
Since I was first elected, I have campaigned for new laws and tougher sentences on violence against women and girls, working with some exceptional organisations in West Berkshire along the way.
Laura has been appointed as Parliamentary Under Secretary of State in the Home Office and the Ministry of Justice, with a focus on safeguarding, child protection and tackling violence against women and girls.
