Liz is supporting charities threatened by Government cuts.
On Monday I took part in a House of Commons debate about the Government’s ‘Big Society’. The Government claims the ‘Big Society’ is about giving power to local people, and supporting voluntary and community organisations. But in reality the ‘Big Society’ is about rolling back the state, using markets alone […]
I recently attended an event in Parliament which aimed to raise awareness of the importance of getting your blood pressure checked, organised by the British Heart Foundation and Lloyds Pharmacy. One in three adults in the UK has high blood pressure and many people aren’t aware they have the condition, […]
Liz is fighting to save children’s heart surgery at Glenfield hospital
Liz’s latest column for the Leicester Mercury, on helping prevent people from getting into debt
One of the issues I’m increasingly concerned about is the number of my constituents who are getting into debt by taking out loans with extortionate interest rates. By the time they talk to me, they are desperate for help. That’s why I was dismayed to learn that Leicester Money Advice, […]
The Petition of residents of Leicester and the surrounding area, Declares that the Petitioners oppose the abolition of the Education Maintenance Allowance; notes that a substantial number of young people are in receipt of the education maintenance allowance in Leicester; and further notes that education can provide a better future […]
Liz backs campaign to create 100 apprentices in 100 days, and calls for businesses in Leicester and Leicestershire to take on an apprentice
This week is National Apprenticeship Week and I’m supporting the campaign by Leicester College and the Leicester Mercury’s to create 100 apprentices in 100 days. Apprentices get highly valued qualifications and on the job training which can make a real difference in getting a job. Apprenticeships aren’t just for young […]
One of the jobs I had before I became the MP for Leicester West was director of the Maternity Alliance – a national charity which campaigned for better rights and services for pregnant women, new parents and babies under one-year-old So I was very interested to read a report by […]
Liz has voted in favour of legislation to introduce a cap on the amount payday and doorstep money lenders charge for credit
In her latest column for the Leicester Mercury, Liz argues that maintaining spending on early years services saves us all money in the long run
