Liz Kendall, Author at Liz Kendall

Liz presses for Council rethink on gypsy and traveller sites

14/05/2012

\I know that many of my constituents are deeply concerned about the Council’s current proposals to develop authorised gypsy and traveller sites at Greengate Lane, Beaumont Way and Red Hill Way. Given the strength and depth of feeling and the questions and objections that have been raised about the proposed […]

Liz appears on the Sunday Politics East Midlands

14/05/2012

I appeared on the Sunday Politics East Midlands on 13th May to talk about care for older people and MP’s Pay. To watch the show, click here – the East Midlands section starts 35 minutes into the programme.

Liz in the news, Supporting families

Charity is a lifeline for the city’s poorest

14/05/2012

Liz talks to the Leicester Mercury about the important work being undertaken by Home Start Leicester.

Caring for older people, Liz in the news

Queen’s Speech postpones elderly care funding reform

14/05/2012

In the Telegraph, Liz comments on the Queens speech and the lack of introduction of a Bill on reform of care funding.

Caring for older people, Liz in the news

The elderly and disabled cannot afford to wait

08/05/2012

In the Telegraph, Liz writes that elderly and disabled cannot afford to wait any longer for reform of the care system.

Caring for older people, Liz in the news

Labour warns Coalition must act now on elderly care

08/05/2012

In the Telegraph, Liz says that David Cameron must demonstrate his commitment to tackling the “growing crisis” facing elderly and disabled adults.

Caring for older people, Liz in the news

Social care reforms delayed by coalition

08/05/2012

Liz comments in the Guardian as the Government delays plans to reform long term care of elderly and disabled people.

Homepage, Supporting families

Helping parents to help themselves

08/05/2012

Home Start is a brilliant charity that gives practical help and support to families who have at least one child under five, but are struggling to cope with difficult times. Home Start works with parents on a ‘one to one’ basis in their own homes, responding directly to the family’s […]

Caring for older people, Homepage, Supporting families

Prevention is better than cure

08/05/2012

Pam Finlinson came to see me at one of my community drop-ins in Western Park. Pam volunteers for Diabetes UK, the national charity which campaigns and cares for people with diabetes. She told me about a new campaign the charity is launching to raise awareness about the 7 million people […]

Liz in the news, Supporting families

Olympic values can inspire us all

05/05/2012

Liz writes in the Mercury about how local schools are using the 2012 Olympics to inspire and motivate children to get fit and active, learn about other countries and cultures, and develop new skills.

Jobs, skills and training, Liz in the news

MP seeks job cuts rethink

05/05/2012

The Leicester Mercury reports that Liz and Leicester South MP Jon Ashworth have written to British Gas, urging them to think again about their plans to lay off 300 staff.

Liz in the news, Supporting families

Legal aid changes hit vulnerable

03/05/2012

In my latest column in the Leicester Mercury, I discuss the Government’s Legal Aid Bill. Many constituents who contact me need help with issues such as family breakdown, domestic violence, debt and benefits advice, writes Leicester MP Liz Kendall. I often refer them to Leicester’s Community Legal Advice Centre, Citizens […]

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