Alberto Calls for Urgent Clarity Over Steel Tariffs Amid Fears for Local Manufacturers Friday, 19 June, 2026 Alberto has urged the Government to provide urgent clarity over proposed steel tariffs, warning that businesses face rising costs and continued uncertainty just days before the new measures are due to come into force. The Government is set to introduce new steel import safeguards from 1 July, including tariff-free quotas and a 50% tariff on imports above those limits. While intended to protect UK... Local News
Alberto Condemns ‘Shocking and Illegal’ Waste Dumping at Protected Site in Shawell 30th April 2026 Alberto has condemned the large-scale illegal dumping of waste at Cave’s Inn Pits near Shawell as “environmental vandalism of the worst kind,” following... Local News
A View From Westminster, by Alberto Costa 11th March 2026 Restoring Parliament: Getting the Balance Right One of the biggest long-term decisions facing Parliament is what to do about the restoration of the Palace of... Local News
MP Challenges Minister over Quarry Policy 20th February 2026 Building on a recent Westminster Hall debate on quarrying policy, Mr Costa again raised serious concerns about the impact of major quarry proposals on... Local News
Local Government Reorganisation: A message from Alberto Costa, your MP 11th February 2026 Local Government Reorganisation: A message from Alberto Costa, your MP Dear Resident, The Government is proposing a major reorganisation of local government... Local News
MPs Challenge Leicestershire County Council Over Threat to Specialist SEND Provision 26th January 2026 Alberto and Dr Luke Evans (MP for Hinckley and Bosworth) have jointly written to the Reform Leader of Leicestershire County Council, Cllr Harrison, requesting... Local News
Alberto Leads Debate on Quarry Planning Policy and Air Quality Standards 18th December 2025 Alberto has led a Westminster Hall debate calling for reforms to quarry planning policy, air quality guidance and safety regulation, warning that current... Local News
Winner of Alberto’s South Leicestershire Christmas Card Competition 2025 announced 12th December 2025 Alberto recently visited The Pastures Primary School in Narborough to present ten-year-old Max with a special prize for being awarded the winner of the MP's... Local News
Brutal Double Child Rapist and Murderer to Remain Behind bars: Parole Board decision 30th October 2025 South Leicestershire MP Alberto Costa has welcomed the Parole Board’s decision to deny the release of vile double child rapist and murderer Colin Pitchfork... Local News
Alberto warns City landgrab is “a threat to our county’s character and community” 17th October 2025 Alberto has written to Leicester City Mayor Sir Peter Soulsby on the potential reorganisation of local government across Leicester and Leicestershire. Alberto... Local News
