Liz Kendall

I want to pay tribute to the Mead Educational Trust and Leicester’s Career Hub for their vital work supporting young people in Leicester to realise their potential and gain confidence in themselves and the workplace. It was inspiring to hear from local students about their desire to get into work […]

Recently the community and leaders at the Gudwara contacted me as they are concerned about the lack of parking outside the Gudwara, which is impacting their ability to celebrate together but also come together during times of mourning. I have been in communication with the council regarding this and will […]

I met with Gillian from the Integrated Care Home who introduced me to residents and staff. I was moved by the relationships between the residents and the staff, who work tirelessly to provide emotional and physical support for the residents with complex needs. It was clear to see the staff […]

With 150 years of history behind it, I couldn’t miss the opportunity to visit the oldest board school in Leicester. The current students delivered a captivating educational performance, covering key historical events from the last 150 years. The pupils across all seven classes were so talented and it is clear […]

It was a pleasure to visit Jack Masters and get into the festive spirit by seeing the dedication and hard work that has gone into this year’s Christmas jumper! Jack Masters was established in 1987 and is a family-owned knitwear manufacturer based in Aylestone, Leicester. The business specialises in designing […]

It was a pleasure to visit Home Start Horizons to see first hand the wonderful work they’re doing supporting parents and children in Leicester. They have supported over 15,000 families in Leicestershire and Rutland since they were established, ensuring local children have happy secure childhoods. Their staff are qualified and […]

It was a real privilege to visit the East West Community Centre in Leicester. East West Day Centre was established in 1995 to provide Day Care services to the elderly and frail from the ethnic minority community. I saw first-hand how the Day Care Centre is centred around a warm, […]

I had a brilliant visit to Beaumont Leys Tesco, who work in partnership with the King’s Trust to deliver for young people here in Leicester West and across the UK. It’s so inspiring to see the community in Leicester matching Labour’s ambition to get Britain working and growing again.

Labour’s first budget in 15 years invests in Leicester’s future with new measures to drive up opportunity and drive down poverty. The Chancellor Rachel Reeves set out a series of announcements to invest in the NHS, rebuild schools, and put more money in people’s pockets. New measures include a 6.7 […]

I loved visiting Leicester’s Community Shop – selling affordable food and household goods, offering new skills, where people can cook and eat together. Leicester’s Community Shop employs local residents and puts profit back into community too. It’s a brilliant model building self reliance and self esteem. Thanks to all who […]

Last week I took a visit to the FSD Academy at the Mowamacre sports ground. The FSD Academy or football and sports diploma academy was founded by Matthew Piper, who played for Leicester City FC and Owen Johnson. Both of them grew up in Leicester and after meeting them, it […]