This Carers Week, I took part in a deeply moving debate in the House of Commons. Our care system is stretched to the absolute limit – so much so that 2.5 million unpaid carers have had to give up work or reduce their hours because they cannot get the support […]
Throughout the lockdowns, patients in hospitals and residents in care homes faced the anguish of being away from their loved ones at the time when they needed them most. We cannot underestimate the devastating impact this had on their physical and mental health, particularly for people with dementia when their […]
Today I met some brilliant pupils and teachers from New College Leicester in my constituency, who were visiting Parliament for the day. I was really impressed hearing from such engaged young people – with really great questions – and possible future MPs themselves! A massive thanks to the team. […]
Many local residents have contacted me to say they are deeply concerned about proposals in Leicester City Council’s Local Plan to develop a large section of the park for industrial use, as well as space for a number of Gypsy and Traveller pitches. I know Beaumont Park is a much-loved […]
This week is Carers Week and so I was delighted to join the ‘Care for a Cuppa’ roundtable to hear first hand from unpaid carers about their experiences and the challenges they are facing. They spoke about juggling caring and work responsibilities, and trying to support their loved ones within […]
Between June 26-30 is the fifth annual India Global Forum UK-India Week in London. I’m pleased that the leader of the Labour Party Keir Starmer will be opening the conference. In advance of his speech Keir said: “The time has now come to look to the future and work on […]
Labour is setting out five national missions that we will build our manifesto around and, if elected, guide us in government. Labour will be focussed on outcomes that matter: making sure people are better off, live in safe communities, and have the opportunities they need to succeed – wherever they live, and whatever […]
In advance of the launch of Labour’s health mission, I was interviewed by LBC, Times Radio, ITV and Sky News. You can watch two clips from my interview above and below. Joining up our health and care services and shifting the focus towards prevention is better for patients and for […]
The East West community centre does amazing work supporting older people in Leicester, from lunch clubs to meals on wheels and tackling loneliness and isolation. It’s vital that charities like this continue to get support so more people benefit in future. Earlier today I went to meet the trustees to […]
Thank you to the trustees of Beaumont Leys Muslims for meeting me to discuss the work they are doing to support the community in Home Farm and across the city.
This week I met with residents of Burgess House who raised serious concerns about fire safety, security and service charges in their building. I will be discussing this with other residents and raising with MTVH the housing association. If you have similar problems please email me at liz.kendall.mp {at} parliament(.)uk
It was brilliant to visit Inglehurst Junior School for a tour of the school and to see the new fence that I helped secure from the City Council. During the visit I was delighted to to join pupils who were burying a Coronation time capsule in the grounds! And there […]
