So…this is it! Today is polling day and its your chance to vote for a better future for your family, your community, and your country. It’s a big decision, and one that shouldn’t be taken lightly. I believe Labour is the right choice for people in Leicester West. We are […]
Eddie Izzard – my favourite comedian – came to campaign in Leicester today. We took him through town meeting people from across the city and the East Midlands. Loads of people came up to say ‘well done’ for his Sport Relief marathon running (he ran 43 marathons in 51 days […]
Citizens’ Eye’s video interview with Liz and the EcoHouse team, about how we can all make a difference on the environment.
Leicester Friends of the Earth have presented a certificate to me for being the first candidate in Leicester West from one of the three major parties to get something in the local press about the environment. Earlier this week Hilary Benn, Labour’s Environment Secretary, joined our campaign in Leicester West. […]
A short video of Liz at the closing party for New Parks Community Easter Games.
Article and video of Liz and Jack Straw, plus his famous soapbox, in Leicester city centre.
Liz tells the Leicester Mercury what her most treasured possession is, and where she would go if she could travel back in time…
Liz is listed as Labour’s candidate for Leicester West in the Leicester Mercury
Today (20 April 2010) I’ve published my Declaration of Interests (click here for more details). This is voluntary for Parliamentary Candidates, but I’m doing it in response to the recommendation of the Committee on Standards in Public Life that “all candidates at parliamentary elections should publish, at nomination, a register […]
Today we launched Labour’s manifesto for the East Midlands. Our fantastic Leicester West campaign team joined Labour candidates and members from across the region to hear Ed Balls give a great speech about Labour’s record and plans for the future. Ed set out a powerful vision for the East Midlands […]
My interview in Total Politics magazine on why politics matters.
Yesterday’s campaign was proper old school. Jack Straw, Labour’s Candidate for Blackburn and Justice Secretary, decided he wanted to lend us a hand and promptly turned up with his soapbox in Leicester City Centre. Jack made a brief speech on Labour’s record, our manifesto, and the choice facing voters on […]
