That this House welcomes the lockdown extension in Leicester and parts of the county of Leicestershire to protect lives from coronavirus; stands in solidarity with the people of Leicester whose lives face further disruption while lockdown is relaxed in the rest of the country; understands the additional effect that that lockdown will have on businesses; recognises that Leicester is one of the most ethnically and culturally diverse areas of the country; rejects any attempt to blame Leicester residents for the increase in the rate of infection; and calls for unity within Leicester, across the county and throughout the country to defeat covid-19.

That this House welcomes the lockdown extension in Leicester and parts of the county of Leicestershire to protect lives from coronavirus; stands in solidarity with the people of Leicester whose lives face further disruption while lockdown is relaxed in the rest of the country; understands the additional effect that that...

That this House notes with surprise and disappointment that Leicester's Caribbean Carnival, which has been running for 22 years and attracts over 100,000 visitors to Leicester each year, has been cancelled; further notes that it has been the biggest carnival of its kind outside London; recognises the part the carnival has played in making Leicester one of the leading multi-cultural cities in Europe; and hopes that the carnival will be able to return to Leicester in 2007.

That this House notes with surprise and disappointment that Leicester's Caribbean Carnival, which has been running for 22 years and attracts over 100,000 visitors to Leicester each year, has been cancelled; further notes that it has been the biggest carnival of its kind outside London; recognises the part the carnival...

That this House welcomes the return of a Labour administration to Leicester, albeit a minority one, following the defeat of the Liberal Democrat Party in a vote of no confidence on Thursday 25th November; notes that the Liberal Democrat Administration has been disastrous for the people of Leicester, subjecting them to a record council tax rise and cuts of ??2 million to the voluntary sector, a decision that has been held to be unlawful by the courts; welcomes the election of Councillor Ross Willmott as the new Leader of the Council and Councillor Mary Draycott as the Deputy Leader; and wishes them and the new Labour Cabinet well in serving all the people of the great city of Leicester.

That this House welcomes the return of a Labour administration to Leicester, albeit a minority one, following the defeat of the Liberal Democrat Party in a vote of no confidence on Thursday 25th November; notes that the Liberal Democrat Administration has been disastrous for the people of Leicester, subjecting them...

That this House notes that 1999 marks the 125th Anniversary of the Leicester Mercury; congratulates it on its excellent coverage of news throughout Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland; notes the valuable contribution it is making towards millennium projects in the region; and wishes it every success for the next 125 years.

That this House notes that 1999 marks the 125th Anniversary of the Leicester Mercury; congratulates it on its excellent coverage of news throughout Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland; notes the valuable contribution it is making towards millennium projects in the region; and wishes it every success for the next 125 years.

That this House welcomes the decision by Leicester City Council to acknowledge the contribution of Gary Lineker, one of football's all time greats, by granting him the freedom of the City of Leicester; considers that his example of exemplary sportsmanship, gentlemanly conduct, respect for his fellow players and his outstanding record in domestic, European, and international competition is a model to current and future generations of footballers in both our professional and amateur ranks; and salutes this son of Leicester for bringing credit on the city and on our national game.

That this House welcomes the decision by Leicester City Council to acknowledge the contribution of Gary Lineker, one of football's all time greats, by granting him the freedom of the City of Leicester; considers that his example of exemplary sportsmanship, gentlemanly conduct, respect for his fellow players and his outstanding...

That this House deplores the decision of British Gas to close its Leicester headquarters, causing up to 2,000 jobs losses; and calls on this privatised industry to revise its priorities so as to resume its role as a public service, to place far more value on the jobs of its employees and not to take any decision which involves heavy loss of jobs on the sole basis of profits to shareholders.

That this House deplores the decision of British Gas to close its Leicester headquarters, causing up to 2,000 jobs losses; and calls on this privatised industry to revise its priorities so as to resume its role as a public service, to place far more value on the jobs of its...