The extension of lockdown in Leicester is disappointing. The Government’s handling of Leicester’s situation should be a warning for other areas. Even now, we are waiting for key information from the Government to help us tackle the virus effectively and reduce cases in the city. I spoke to BBC […]
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Boris Johnson slammed over a ‘lifetime’ of dodging responsibility
Liz was quoted in the Sunday Mirror regarding Boris Johnson’s care home comments. Read the article online here.
Liz’s latest Leicester Mercury column
In my Leicester Mercury column this month, I talk about Leicester’s second lockdown and the support we need from the government to beat this virus. We still don’t know what criteria the government will use for its review of lockdown on July 18. This has created a sense of uncertainty […]
Care homes could reopen to visitors ‘in next few days’
Liz has welcomed the move by the government to re-open care homes to visitors. Read more on PoliticsHome.
Government accused of ‘shifting blame’ onto care homes
Liz was quoted in the Telegraph regarding the Prime Minister’s comments on care homes. Read the article online here.
Liz calls for more government support during local lockdown
Nadhim Zahawi, Minister for Business and Industry, has confirmed to me that “there are no plans for changing the scope or extend any of the schemes currently available” for businesses and employees as a result of the Leicester local lockdown. This is totally unacceptable. We have no idea when we […]
Liz responds to Boris Johnson’s comments on care homes
Reforming social care is the challenge of our generation. We need a long-term plan on social care funding, that doesn’t place the burden on individuals. I spoke to Channel 4 news about the crisis facing social care following Boris Johnson’s comments on care homes yesterday – watch the full […]