I’m really disappointed to hear of NHS England’s plans to close the children’s heart surgery unit at Glenfield Hospital. The unit provides a superb service to families throughout the East Midlands. Decisions must be based on what’s best for children and the latest evidence on clinical outcomes shows that the East Midlands Congenital […]
I today wrote to the Secretary of State for Health outlining my strong opposition to the proposed closure of the children’s heart unit at Glenfield Hospital. You can read my letter here: liz-kendalls-letter-to-jeremy-hunt-re-glenfield
Following the EU referendum result, I spoke at an Intelligence Squared event about where the UK goes from here. I made the case that many people feel that they have been lied to about what Brexit means and are concerned there isn’t a plan. There is a huge responsibility on […]
I know thousands of Labour party members and supporters feel bewildered and horrified about what has happened, and frightened about the future. With a Tory leadership contest and another Scottish independence referendum on the cards, and the markets in meltdown, they want to know how we’ve ended up here, and […]
On Sunday I was on the new ‘Peston on Sunday’ programme talking about the week’s news and the importance of our EU membership to jobs, the economy and workers’ rights. You can watch it here: http://www.itv.com/hub/peston-on-sunday/2a4458a0002
My latest article for the Leicester Mercury is about how we can better support people in Leicester caring for older family members. You can read it here.
The referendum on Britain’s membership of the European Union is the biggest decision we face in a generation. It will define the future of our country: our economy, the jobs and investment we attract, our safety and influence in the world. More than anyone, it is Britain’s young people who will be affected by the […]
Today I voted against the Government’s Trade Union Bill. Trade unions give people a voice and a degree of control over their working lives. They are key partners in building a modern, competitive economy where work pays, rights are respected and workers are never treated as mere commodities. The huge amount of […]
Last night I went up against Nigel Farage and the Leave campaign on the EU. I made the case that our EU membership brings us jobs, growth and investment, while keeping us safe from global threats. We are stronger and have more influence when we work together with our European […]
On Tuesday 26th April I went up against Nigel Farage and the Leave campaign about the EU. I made the case that our EU membership is vital for jobs, trade and investment and that Britain is stronger and has more influence when we work together with our European allies. You […]
The Sunday Times Magazine spoke to me and my dad about how I got involved in politics, life before I was an MP and what it’s like now. You can read it here.
The referendum on staying in Europe is the most important choice facing Leicester’s businesses in a generation. In Leicester West, more than 9,000 jobs rely on our membership and EU funding has supported brilliant local initiatives like Dock, which helps people start and grow their own businesses. I think it’s […]
