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Kim Leadbeater joined the Heckmondwike Players at the Comrades Club in a busy weekend of festive events.

Kim Leadbeater MP: Optimism and determination can triumph!

Batley and Spen MP Kim Leadbeater

Batley and Spen MP objects to 'counter-productive' new parking charge plans

Festive spirit and cheer officially arrived in Roberttown yesterday (Friday, November 24) when the village’s ‘special’ Christmas lights were switched on.

PHOTOS: Festive cheer arrives to village with Christmas Lights Switch On

Kim Leadbeater, MP for Batley and Spen, met with pupils from seven local schools for Parliament Week.

Batley and Spen MP meets pupils from seven local schools for Parliament Week

Thousands of people across North Kirklees paid their respects this weekend to remember those who have lost their lives in war.

13 photos from Remembrance parades and services in Dewsbury, Batley and Spen

The suite, based in the Salvation Army Community Hall in Mirfield and run by Legacy Active Gold, is designed to make movement and exercise more accessible for older adults

MP visits new health and wellbeing suite for over 55s in Mirfield

More cyclists than ever before have signed up for the 2024 Jo Cox Way bike ride from Cleckheaton to London.

Record number of cyclists sign up for Cleckheaton to London bike ride

Kim Leadbeater attended the launch of the Poppy Appeal in Heckmondwike at the town's Morrisons

Heckmondwike Poppy Appeal: AMEA aiming to raise more than £1million

Over 100 people attended a meeting organised by Kim Leadbeater, MP for Batley and Spen, to discuss the future of Cleckheaton Hall, which is temporarily closed.

Over 100 people attend meeting to discuss future of town hall

I am continuing to fight for the future of Batley Sports and Tennis Centre.

Kim Leadbeater MP: Fighting for the future of Batley Sports and Tennis Centre

Entries have opened for the 2024 Jo Cox Way bike ride from Cleckheaton to London

The Jo Cox Way 2024: Entries open for Cleckheaton to London bike ride
Entries have opened for the 2024 Jo Cox Way bike ride from Cleckheaton to London to remember the late MP who served Batley and Spen.

Around 250 people attended a public meeting called by Kim Leadbeater to discuss the future of Batley Sports and Tennis Centre.

Batley and Spen MP optimistic on future of sports centre

Cleckheaton Town Hall

Kim Leadbeater to host public meeting on future of Cleckheaton Town Hall

Kim Leadbeater welcomed representatives of two local teams, Cat Shepherd Holland from Birkenshaw Bluedogs, and Sofiya from Batley Ninjas, for a special parliamentary reception to celebrate the 80th anniversary of Rounders England.

Birkenshaw Bluedogs and Batley Ninjas representatives visit Westminster

Batley and Spen MP Kim Leadbeater

MP calls on Government to provide fair funding for Kirklees Council

Spen Shed have relocated into new premises near Ponderosa Zoo.

MP and Heckmondwike businessman help relocate Spen Shed

Staff and pupils at St Patrick’s Catholic Primary Academy in Birstall, with Batley and Spen MP, Kim Leadbeater, and Matthew Baines, PPG General Manager, at the unveiling of a plaque to commemorate the newly tranformed play area.

Birstall primary school celebrates colourful makeover

Batley and Spen MP Kim Leadbeater, centre, at the Labour party conference in Liverpool

MP says Labour is ready ‘to deliver the change that people need’

Dozens of employers and training providers in Batley and Spen have signed up to MP Kim Leadbeater’s jobs fair, which takes place on Thursday, October 26.

MP Kim Leadbeater to hold third Jobs Fair in Batley and Spen

Batley Community Centre held an open day to celebrate its 60th birthday

Photos from Batley Community Centre's 60th birthday celebrations

An emotional final meeting of the ‘Batley and Spen’ local Labour party. There was a great turnout of people of all ages with some lovely stories from the long and proud history.

Kim Leadbeater MP: Emotional final Batley and Spen Labour party meeting

Labour party members have gathered to share their memories of the seat which holds “a very special place in my and my family’s hearts,” according to MP Kim Leadbeater.

Kim Leadbeater and fellow Labour members share fond memories of Batley and Spen

Kim Leadbeater at the Community of Resurrection in Mirfield

‘An oasis of calm’ - Batley and Spen MP visits Mirfield monastery

Kawal and Suman Devasher with Batley and Spen MP Kim Leadbeater

National Lottery congratulates Cleckheaton store for raising more than £1.5m

MP for Batley and Spen Kim Leadbeater with members of Cleckheaton Fire Service at their charity car was event.

Cleckheaton firefighters in charity car wash event

MP for Dewsbury Mark Eastwood

Dewsbury MP accuses council of 'failing' over sports centres threat

Batley and Spen MP Kim Leadbeater

Batley and Spen MP leads London event on health and wellbeing

Over 100 experts in health and wellbeing policy gathered in central London on September 7 to discuss how a future Labour government could deliver policies for a healthier, happier and more productive Britain. Shadow Health Secretary, Wes Streeting, former Cabinet Secretary, Lord Gus O’Donnell, and Professor Sir Michael Marmot were among the speakers at the symposium. The event was hosted by Batley and Spen MP, Kim Leadbeater, whose ‘Healthy Britain’ proposals were published by the Fabian Society earlier this year.

Kim Leadbeater MP: ​Labour wants a healthier Britain
For many of us, this time of year means back to school or back to work after the summer holidays.

Batley and Spen MP Kim Leadbeater congratulates Birkenshaw Bluedogs on their league success in women’s rounders

MP congratulates Birkenshaw Bluedogs on their women's rounders league success

New HGV restriction signs are being put in place in Oakenshaw, thanks to a successful campaign by residents and Batley and Spen MP Kim Leadbeater

Residents and MP delighted by successful campaign to limit HGV access in village

Batley and Spen MP Kim Leadbeater

Batley and Spen MP 'delighted' that Amazon won't appeal Scholes warehouse plan

People enjoy the Yorkshire Day event at Birstall Library, including Batley and Spen MP Kim Leadbeater.

Friends of Birstall Library run Yorkshire Day event

Tymofii's latest painting depicts the warm welcome he received at the school

Young Ukrainian pupil in Liversedge wins praise for his 'inspiring' artwork

Cyclists from The Jo Cox Way celebrate at the finish line of their epic 288-mile ride from Cleckheaton to London. (Photo credit: Steve Fox)

‘Inspirational’ cyclists complete epic bike ride from Cleckheaton to London

Over 80 cyclists have set off on a 288-mile bike ride from Cleckheaton to London in memory of former Batley and Spen MP Jo Cox

And they're off! Cyclists embark on Jo Cox Way ride from Cleckheaton to London

Batley fans - seen here celebrating against York Knights on Sunday - will get the chance to finally visit Wembley for the first time in the club's 143-year history when they take on Halifax Panthers in the final of the 1895 Cup in August. (Photo credit: Paul Butterfield)

Batley chairman calls on local businesses to treat employees to Wembley day out

Batley and Spen MP Kim Leadbeater visited the site to see how the building work is progressing

Work progressing on new West Yorkshire Fire Service HQ in Birkenshaw

Kim Leadbeater attended Heckmondwike Petanque Club for the Yorkshire Open Mixed Triples competition, where she was joined by local councillor Viv Kendrick, while enjoying boules, banter and bacon butties with the volunteers and local resident

Kim Leadbeater applauds the power of sport in Batley and Spen

Batley and Spen MP Kim Leadbeater has spoken of her pleasure at seeing so many summer fayres and community events bringing people together as the holiday period approaches.

Kim Leadbeater praises Batley and Spen summer fayres and community groups

Batley and Spen MP Kim Leadbeater officially launched the 'Pavements are for People' campaign during a visit to Fairfield School.

Tory policies have made our streets and our communities less safe

Batley and Spen MP Kim Leadbeater spent a fun morning judging entries in a scarecrow festival organised by East Bierley Village Preservation Society.

Kim Leadbeater chooses winners at East Bierley Village Scarecrow Festival

Batley and Spen MP Kim Leadbeater officially launched the campaign during a visit to Fairfield School

'Pavements are for People' campaign aims to encourage more considerate driving

Batley and Spen MP Kim Leadbeater with Heckmondwike fitness and dance studio owner Tiffany Clark.

MP visits ‘inspirational’ Heckmondwike fitness and dance studio owner

Batley and Spen MP Kim Leadbeater

Batley and Spen MP Kim Leadbeater on her two years in office

Batley and Spen MP Kim Leadbeater has joined over 100,000 people in wishing the NHS a happy 75th birthday.

“Today it’s time to celebrate" - Happy 75th Birthday to our NHS
Batley and Spen MP Kim Leadbeater has joined over 100,000 people in wishing the NHS a happy 75th birthday.

Thousands of people - including Kim Leadbeater MP - enjoyed the positive atmosphere at the Batley Pride in the Park event on Sunday.

Thousands enjoy positive atmosphere at Batley Pride in the Park event

Heckmondwike Grammar School 125th anniversary open day. From the left, visitors Kelly Gorton-Smith, Chiara Gorton-Smith, six, Angelo Fernandes, 15, Hasnain Haider, 15, and Headteacher Peter Roberts.

Heckmondwike Grammar School celebrates 125th birthday

Batley and Spen MP Kim Leadbeater with Brighter Gray's founder Amy Wilks and friend Kerry Littlewood.

MP backs Heckmondwike support group for grieving children who have lost parents

Protesters wanting the Oakenshaw Cross to be repaired and returned.

Residents renew plea to council to repair and reinstate historic Oakenshaw Cross

Thousands turn out for Great Get Together events across Batley and Spen in memory of Jo Cox

PICTURE SPECIAL: Thousands turn out for Great Get Together events

Jo’s family, including her parents and sister Kim Leadbeater, the current Batley and Spen MP, were in London last weekend where they attended the "Love Not Hate" Great Get Together at John Ruskin College in Croydon

The Great Get Together 2023: 15 events taking place around Batley and Spen

This weekend is the Great Get Together celebrating Jo's ‘More in Common’ values, seven years after her murder.

Kim Leadbeater MP: Events that unite our communities

Batley and Spen MP Kim Leadbeater joined car aficionados for a classic car rally at Oakwell Hall and Country Park in Birstall

Kim Leadbeater joins hundreds for classic car rally at Oakwell Hall

Kim Leadbeater took part in British Canoeing’s ‘Big Paddle Clean Up’ alongside canoeists and paddleboarders working to remove junk and plastic pollution from Britain’s waterways.

MP joins British Canoeing to help clean up Mirfield waterway

Kim Leadbeater visited Batley’s Mount Pleasant FC

MP ‘delighted to see vibrant club’ as she visits Batley’s Mount Pleasant FC