Liz writes in The Guardian’s Comment is Free section: It’s time to face up to the looming elderly care crisis.
In her latest Leicester Mercury column, Liz talks about the budget.
The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee visit to Leicester was an incredible day that many of us will never forget. The Royal Party saw an amazing fashion show at De Montfort University, attended a service in the Cathedral, and visited our historic clock tower. During their visit to De Montfort, I was […]
I have been campaigning with local ward Councillors for a city-wide solution to the problem of unauthorised traveller camps. The Council has responded by consulting on a proposal to build three authorised gypsy and traveller sites at Greengate Lane, Beaumont Way and Red Hill Way. I know many of my […]
On Friday 9th March, housing leaders from across the East Midlands came together at Leicester Tigers’ for the National Housing Federation’s annual regional conference on ‘Investing in Communities’. I led a session that looked at the crucial links between housing, health and care. Poor housing and disjointed services have a […]
On the 14th March I questioned the Deputy Prime Minister about record-high unemployment rates during Prime Minister’s Questions. The latest figures show that unemployment is now at its highest 17 years, and women’s unemployment is at its highest for 23 years. Nationally, the number of young unemployed is over a million. […]
On March 6th, the Care and Support Alliance organised a mass lobby of Parliament. Over 1000 campaigners from charities and organisations that work with older and disabled people came from all over the country to call on the Government to end the care crisis. I attended the lobby […]
Soaring energy bills are driving up inflation and making it increasingly difficult for ordinary families to make ends meet. That is why I am supporting the ‘Big Switch’ campaign, which calls on consumers to join together to pressure suppliers to lower of energy prices. Collective purchasing is a simple, but […]
In her latest Leicester Mercury column, Liz talks about the Queen’s visit to Leicester last week.
On 9th March 2012, I gave a speech to the East Midlands Housing Federation about the links between the health, care and housing needs of our ageing population. If you’d like to read my speech, please click here: Making the links Liz Kendall MP’s speech to East Midlands Housing Federation 9 March […]
On Friday I had the honour of visiting the Belgrave Neighbourhood Centre which provides a fantastic lunch club for elderly residents from across the city, including from my own constituency of Leicester West. I had a lovely meal including a delicious Mohan Thal. The Neighbourhood Centre offers residents who wouldn’t […]
Crime is a top concern for many of my constituents. I recently met the new Local Policing Unit Commander for Hinckley Road LPU, Inspector Andy Parkes to discuss a range of issues, including what the police are doing to reduce the number of burglaries in the area. I will be […]
