Shanics Olton, Author at Liz Kendall

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MP and local Head Teacher meet Schools Minister to discuss funding cuts

06/03/2017

This morning Liz Kendall, MP for Leicester West, met with the Schools Minister Nick Gibb to demand changes to the Government’s proposed new schools funding formula. Ms Kendall secured the meeting, which was also attended by Kevin Lacey, the Head Teacher of Barley Croft Primary School, after writing to the […]

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Liz attends opening of Forest Lodge school

30/01/2017

I was honoured to attend the grand opening of Forest Lodge Community Primary School. The school was the only one in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland to obtain funding under the priority schools building programme. Now after several years of upheaval the pupils have a state of the art facility with […]

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Prince Charles visits Narborough Road

30/01/2017

On Wednesday 25th January I was delighted to welcome His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales to Leicester’s Narborough Road. During his visit to Westcotes Library, Prince Charles met with local traders, representatives from our churches, Jalaram Mandir and Guru Nanak Gurdwara, and parents from the Toddler Time playgroup. Afterwards […]

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Liz questions Government about Brexit plans

25/01/2017

On Tuesday 24th January I questioned the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union on how the Government plans to get the best possible deal for the country following the vote to leave the EU. Parliament must get a vote on the final deal between Britain and the EU […]

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Liz opens Fischer Energy’s Head Offices

23/01/2017

I was delighted to officially open Fischer Energy’s new Head Offices on Frog Island on Friday 20th January. Fischer Energy are an independent and eco-friendly energy supplier offering One Fair Tariff to all of their customers. It was great to learn about Fischer Energy’s plans to create more jobs and […]

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Tackling Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in New Parks

23/01/2017

Last Thursday I held a public meeting in New Parks with our local police and Leicestershire’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Lord Willy Bach. Local residents raised a range of concerns about crime and especially anti-social behaviour, which is making too many people’s lives a misery. I am determined to make […]

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We Must Build Bridges, Not Issue Threats, To Get The Best Deal On Brexit – The Huffington Post, 18 January 2017

18/01/2017

I wrote for The Huffington Post on Theresa May’s hard Brexit and why Labour must champion Britain’s national economic interest. You can read it here.

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Liz questions Government on funding for social care

10/01/2017

On Monday 9th January I challenged the Heath Secretary on how he plans to tackle the growing crisis in the NHS and social care. Government plans to use council tax rises to try and fill the huge gap in funding for social care are completely inadequate and will only increase […]

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I start 2017 determined to save Glenfield’s children’s heart unit – Leicester Mercury, 6 January 2017

06/01/2017

My latest article for the Leicester Mercury is about the biggest issues facing Leicester West and the UK in 2017. You can read it here.

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Campaigning for action on climate change

21/12/2016

The 10th December 2016 marked the first anniversary of the Paris climate change agreement which sets out a global action plan to address climate change and reduce global warming. The agreement was signed by the UK along with many other nations who pledged their support towards this important issue but […]

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Liz questions Government on new funding formula for schools

15/12/2016

On Wednesday 14th December I questioned Ministers about their plans to change the way our schools are funded. I am deeply concerned that Leicester’s schools – which are already struggling under budget cuts – could lose even more money under the new proposals. You can watch my question here, or read […]

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Liz speaks in social care debate

14/12/2016

On Monday 12th December I questioned the Government over its plans to tackle the funding crisis in social care. The Government is wrong to think council tax rises alone will be able to cover the gaping hole in social care funding. Government cuts mean councils are facing a £2.8bn gap […]

Author: Shanics Olton