Hilary Benn

Campaigns

The fight to save Mount St Mary's Primary School

I am currently working with local parents to oppose the plan to close this outstanding Beacon school. Mount St Mary's does an excellent job in this part in East Leeds and it deserves to stay open.

Helping to regenerate inner-city Leeds

Parts of inner-city Leeds experiences high levels of poverty, crime, vandalism and unemployment. I am working to support the regeneration of these areas - like Halton Moor, Beeston, Holbeck and East End Park - in partnership with Leeds City Council and local community organisations. Crime is now lower, thanks to more police and PCSOs. I strongly believe that real change has to come from the bottom up, with local community groups crucial to success.

More information: Leeds City Council, Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions

Raising levels of achievement of children in Leeds

I am working to support headteachers and staff in inner-city Leeds in their efforts to raise levels of achievement by pupils. High Schools are now benefiting from the 'Excellence in Cities' programme, and primary schools in the area have achieved significant improvements in Maths and English results for 11 year olds. Congratulations to all those who are working really hard!

More information: Leeds City Council