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Liz backs Matthew in his search for a kidney transplant

10/06/2013

Matthew Pietrzyk, a 7-year old boy from Glenfield, was born with a rare genetic kidney disorder and desperately needs a transplant. His mum Nicola and grandfather Bernard Irwin – who is one of my constituents – are running a brilliant campaign to encourage donors to come forward, including as […]

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Mum’s high-powered kidney donor meeting

06/06/2013

Liz speaks to the Leicester Mercury about a recent meeting between her constituent Bernard Irwin and his daughter Nicola Pietrzyk with Health Minister Anna Soubry and other Department of Health officials, about Nicola’s son Matthew, who requires a kidney transplant. To read more click here.

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Bid to generate jobs and smaller bills

03/06/2013

In her regular Leicester Mercury column, Liz talks about energy bills and the importance of creating green jobs. To read more click here.

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‘Simple test could save your life’

28/05/2013

Liz speaks to the Leicester Mercury about the importance of having your blood pressure checked. To read more click here.

Caring for older people, Liz in the news

Labour breaks ranks to brand Dilnot cap on care costs a ‘con trick’

28/05/2013

Liz speaks to the Guardian over the Dilnot cap for social care. To read more click here.

Caring for older people, Liz in the news

Care Bill – bigger and bolder response needed to meet the challenges of our ageing population

28/05/2013

On 10th May 2013, Liz responds to the statement on the Care Bill. To read more click here.

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Know your blood pressure

16/05/2013

As part of ‘Action on Stroke Month’, I’m urging people to get their blood pressure checked, in a bid to raise awareness of the dangerous link between high blood pressure and stroke. I had my blood pressure tested last week at the “Know Your Blood Pressure” event in the Highcross […]

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Speaking out in the media

16/05/2013

On Sunday, I appeared on the BBC’s Sunday Politics Show with Jessica Lee, Conservative MP for Erewash to talk about the Queen’s speech, domestic violence and the Government’s Care Bill. You can watch the show here.

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A sunny Friday at Summers Cafe

16/05/2013

Summers Cafe at the Court Crescent Community Centre in Braunstone is a brilliant community project led by Mel Megree and Kay Anderson. They run a wide range of activities for local residents, from play groups to tea dances – there really is something for everyone. I recently went along to […]

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Cameron’s 3 con trick on elderly care

14/05/2013

Earlier today I put out a press release with my analysis of the Government’s social care proposals. You can read the document here: Liz Kendall MP’s press release 3 con care trick 14th May 2013 I also talked about this issue from the front bench in last night’s Queen’s Speech […]

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‘The New Care Covenant’ – Liz’s speech to the Fabian Society

08/05/2013

On Tuesday 7th May I gave a speech to the Fabian Society about the implications of our aging population for public services and the role of the state. You can read my speech here: Liz Kendall MP’s speech A New Care Covenant 7th May 2013

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Tories’ crime policy is weak

07/05/2013

In her regular Leicester Mercury column, Liz talks about anti-social behaviour in Leicester West. To read more click here.

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