The Labour Party is electing its new leader. We need someone who understands how to regain people’s trust and support, and who has the vision, experience and courage to be our next Prime Minister. I think David Miliband is that man. David came into politics for the right reasons. He […]
I managed to secure a debate on the Government’s review of child heart surgery and the future of Glenfield Hospital’s Congenital Heart Centre. The debate was in Westminster Hall on Wednesday 7th July. You can read the Hansard report of the debate here or watch it on Parliament TV here […]
This week I asked my first Prime Minister’s Question about the future of the paediatric cardiac unit at Glenfield Hospital. The unit provides outstanding care, not only in terms of the quality of surgery but also the excellent nursing, after care and facilities and support for parents. The Government is […]
Last week was my first Budget as Leicester West’s MP. The measures George Osborne announced will affect the lives of people in Leicester West for years to come, and determine the economic and political direction of the country. The Tory-Liberal Government says its Budget was unavoidable, will boost growth and […]
Liz raises the future of Glenfield Hospitals Paediatric Cardiac Unit in the House of Commons, calling for a Parliamentary debate on the Government’s review of children’s heart surgery in England.
The Economist names Liz as one of eight new MPs to watch in the 2010 Parliamentary intake.
Liz’s first column in a new series for Leicester Mercury.
I welcome you to your new position, Mr Deputy Speaker, and I thank you for giving me the opportunity to make my maiden speech during this important debate on poverty. It is a great honour to serve as the Member of Parliament for Leicester West. My constituency has a proud […]
Today I nominated David Miliband to be Leader of the Labour party. Labour is lucky to have some outstanding candidates – people with real talent, commitment and passion – putting themselves forward for this election. I’ve talked to, read about and listened to the candidates before making my decision. I […]
My job as your local MP is to serve you, your family and your community. I want to make it as easy as possible for you to get in touch with me and raise any issues, problems or concerns. You can visit my office at 5 Frog Island, telephone me […]
Read my first interview with the Leicester Mercury where I talk about my priorities as Labour’s new MP for Leicester West and how we need to work hard to regain people’s trust.
It’s two weeks since the people of Leicester West gave me the great honour, and privilege, of serving as their Member of Parliament. A lot has happened since May 6th, and I’m only sorry I haven’t had the chance to update my website before now. Top of my list of […]
