I don’t recognise my country any more 😔

Man of the People is a tax dodger.

I know everyone is poring over election results, but let’s not forget… Today is VE Day. It’s still living memory and being able to have elections is one of the freedoms fought for. That freedom was bought by men and women who served our country. Even now our veterans need defending. The battles are different…like stopping brave veterans being dragged through the courts for vexatious claims in their old age. Conservatives continue to fight. Just yesterday, the Supreme Court reinstated immunities after my Shadow Attorney General, Lord Wolfson stepped in, acted pro bono for veterans, and won. We’re the only party doing the work. On VE Day, we remember their sacrifice. But remembrance is not enough. We should also honour our veterans by looking after them and defending them in Parliament, in the courts just as they defended us.

Ban Kosher and Halal slaughter. Only the most humane practices should be used in keeping with the highest animal welfare standards.

Repost and drop a 👍 if you are going to wear a poppy this year?

Great to catch up with the walkers today at Oakham ❤️🚒 @LeicsFireRescue well done people 👏🏻

Do you want to be a Firefighter? We're now recruiting for Wholetime Firefighters, to be part of our dedicated team and make a real difference in Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland. Hurry, because applications close at midnight on Wednesday 29 October orlo.uk/Ox1YP

We have four new proposals to our Community Risk Management Plan of 2024-2028, and we would like you to tell us what you think. This public consultation runs until November 28 - please take the time to read about our plans before taking the online survey: orlo.uk/n8BY6

Just finished watching @victoriabeckham documentary on Netflix. Wow, inspiring and emotional, how confidence as a woman can be so fragile even when it looks like you have everything

Just FIVE DAYS until Wholetime Firefighter recruitment opens for our Service. If you want to be a Wholetime Firefighter, apply via our website from Wednesday 15 October: orlo.uk/ulJU1 You can also meet our recruitment team at Watermead Country Park Parkrun tomorrow.

❤️🇲🇦 balloon ride at sunrise - being alive

We've launched a public consultation for the 2025 refresh of our Community Risk Management Plan. Residents of Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland are invited to complete the survey on our website by Friday 28 November 2025. Find the survey here: orlo.uk/WUCpi

We'll be recruiting for Wholetime Firefighters soon. Watch this space for more details, sign up for job alerts: orlo.uk/LPd3U or speak to us tomorrow at the Jobs Fair at Age UK, Humberstone Gate, Leicester from 11:30am, and at Melton Borough Council from 12:30pm.

Ever fancied being a Firefighter? Why not Have A Go...? Our ever-popular Have A Go Days continue two weeks from today, with FREE sessions on Saturday 4th October at Melton Fire Station. We still have a few spaces for some slots available, so book now! orlo.uk/OAIfD

In a recent initiative from Coalville Station, crews held an Experience Day for a group of Nurses, Doctors and other specialists from the Burns Unit at Leicester Royal Infirmary. This was a valuable event and we thank LRI staff for joining us on the day to share their expertise.

How about we celebrate the great signings without disrespecting the PL champions?

Heartwarming event organised by green watch Birstall @LeicsFireRescue with Wishes for Kids, Leicester. Congratulations to everyone for this wonderful event ❤️🚒👏

All the best to the #Lionesses this afternoon! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 ⚽ 🇪🇦 If you're watching the Final, remember: 🍳Take care in the kitchen. Never leave cooking unattended 🔥 ✅ If you're watching the game in the pub, get home safely! Have a designated driver or use a taxi/public transport 🚕

We'll be at Leicester Jobs Fair this Wednesday 23rd at The Venue @DMU (Western Boulevard). This event, which attracts employers from a wide range of sectors, is free to attend, but you MUST register online to get in on the day. For more information, visit: orlo.uk/agNOB

What3Words is a handy free app you can use to tell emergency services precisely where you are, so we can reach you as quickly as possible if you're in the middle of nowhere. We'd encourage everybody to have it on their phone, just in case: orlo.uk/dS4IU