Vaz calls for BBC Asian Network to stay open

Following the news that the BBC has proposed to close its Asian Network station, Keith Vaz has tabled an EDM in support of the station and noting the pivotal role it has had in giving a platform to minority interests. The text of the EDM reads as follows: That this House notes with great concern the BBC's plan to close the digital radio station BBC Asian Network; supports the station's unique position at the heart of the Asian community since it began in the Midlands in 1988; congratulates the station on its role... more...

Schools Minister opens Judgemeadow Community College

Local MP Keith Vaz is pictured here with Schools and Learners Minister Vernon Coaker MP and staff... more...

Cash machine in Evington

Following complaints from residents with regards to the lack of free cash machines available in Evington village,... more...

Bachchan accepts mobile unit from Prime Minister

Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan and Prime Minister Gordon Brown joined together at an event last night in praise of the work of the diabetes awareness charity. The Prime Minister presented Big B with a Silver Star mobile diabetes unit which will be based in Mumbai and will test thousands of... more...

Dinner in Shilpa's honour at the House of Commons

Bollywood superstar Shilpa Shetty had her recent marriage to businessman Raj Kundra celebrated with a special dinner in their honour at the House of Commons, in the British Parliament. The dinner was hosted by Keith Vaz Britain's... more...

Statement - British passports (Dubai)

Keith Vaz (Leicester, East) (Lab): Will the Minister confirm that he has had a conversation with the Home Secretary or Ministers in the Home Office about the forging of passports?... more...

Binyam Mohammed

Keith Vaz (Leicester, East) (Lab): May I join the Foreign Secretary and others in congratulating the security services on their professionalism? May I also take him back to the police... more...

Crime and Security Bill

Keith Vaz (Leicester, East) (Lab): I welcome the proposal. Has the Minister had an opportunity to read the Select Committee on Home Affairs report, "Policing in the 21st Century", which... more...

Key indicators of the office

These are the Key Indicators from my offices, they breakdown what activity takes place on behalf of constituents in Leicester East and Westminster. These figures will be updated every month in this section of my website. Please email me if you have any queries. Keith Vaz MP... more...

New Statesman - MPs warn of knife crime 'arms race'

Young people carry knives because of perceived threat from others, says committee An influential committee of MPs has warned that a knife-crime “arms race” is developing among young people, as... more...

The Times - Investgation of colleges by the Times prompts parliamentary inquiry

A parliamentary inquiry has been ordered after an investigation by The Times exposed rampant abuse of Britain’s immigration controls by fraudsters at a network of bogus international colleges. The Home... more...

Tribune - Immigration

Introduction The great debate on immigration has begun. After many years during which the subject has been taboo both Alan Johnson and Gordon Brown want to engage... more...

House Magazine - The 30 year anniversary of the Select Committee

My first full session as Chair of the Home Affairs Committee has proved quite a remarkable one with a number of highlights that have made me realise the full force... more...

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