A View From Westminster, by Alberto Costa Wednesday, 11 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 Westminster. No one disputes that the building needs major work. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a symbol of our democracy, and the place where our laws are debated and passed. But how we carry out those works matters enormously... 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
Alberto Launches Annual Community Christmas Card Competition 15th October 2025 South Leicestershire MP Alberto Costa has launched his Annual Community Christmas Card Competition, inviting primary school pupils from across the constituency... Local News
Alberto Visits LOROS Hospice to Hear Concerns over Funding Pressures 18th September 2025 Alberto visited LOROS Hospice in Leicester to hear first-hand about the significant financial challenges facing the charity, which has already started making... Local News
