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Liz raises concerns about access to justice and patient safety

20/12/2017

On 4th December, I met with the Justice Minister Lord Keen to raise serious concerns about Government plans to limit the legal costs and damages for clinical negligence cases. Patient groups are very worried the Government’s plans will harm access to justice for patients and their families, particularly in cases […]

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Liz speaks at Shared Lives reception

20/12/2017

I was honoured to speak at this year’s Parliamentary reception for the charity Shared Lives. I am a long standing champion of Shared Lives both locally and nationally. Shared Lives provides a network of family based care for adults who need support, including older people and those with learning disabilities. […]

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Liz discusses wealth inequality on Progressive Britain Podcast

29/11/2017

I was a guest on the Progressive Britain podcast, where I joined Alison McGovern MP to discuss the serious issue of wealth inequality. Wealth inequality is twice as great as income inequality. The wealthiest 10% of households own 45% of nation’s wealth, while the least wealthy half of households own […]

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Liz meets students from Heatherbrook Primary in Parliament

28/11/2017

I really enjoyed meeting Year 6 students from Heatherbrook Primary School in Parliament on Tuesday 21st November. They had lots of interesting questions about what it’s like to work in Westminster, why I wanted to become and MP and how I help people in Leicester West. If you are interested […]

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Liz speaks in Budget debate

28/11/2017

I gave a speech in the Budget debate on 22nd November, where I warned the Chancellor had completely failed to address the biggest challenges facing people living in Leicester West. The Government only has itself to blame for the disastrous economic outlook, and its damaging approach to Brexit looks set […]

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Liz presents environment award to Great Ormond Street Hospital

28/11/2017

On 6th November I was honoured to present the Champion of Champion’s prize at the Green Apple Awards, which recognise environmental best practice around the world. This year’s award went to Great Ormond Street Hospital for its work with recycling company Bywaters. Through their hard work, five tonnes of waste […]

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Liz is Guest of the Day on BBC’s Daily Politics

28/11/2017

On Monday 6th November I was the Guest of the Day on BBC’s Daily Politics, where I discussed the Paradise Papers, the EU Withdrawal Bill and Sexual Harassment in Westminster. I repeated my calls for every political party to have an independent reporting system so that victims of abuse have […]

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Liz questions Justice Minister on patients’ legal costs

01/11/2017

I recently met with charity Action Against Medical Accidents, which is seriously concerned about Government proposals to limit the legal costs and damages for clinical negligence cases. The plans would mean serious cases involving older people, child death or stillbirth would be impossible to take forward. It would also prevent hospitals […]

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Liz supports independent body for reporting sexual harassment

01/11/2017

Over recent weeks appalling cases of sexual harassment, abuse and assault have come to light in Westminster and other parts of political life. Parliament needs to act on these serious issues, and so too do political parties. On 30th October I asked the House of Commons Leader to support making […]

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Liz welcomes pupils from Slater Primary School to Parliament

01/11/2017

On Monday 30th October, I met Year 5 and Year 6 students from Slater Primary School in Parliament. They asked me lots of interesting questions and talked me through their ideas for national campaigns on issues like homelessness and support for vulnerable people. It’s always great to welcome students and […]

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Liz on BBC’s Sunday Politics

01/11/2017

On 29th October I was a guest on BBC’s Sunday Politics East Midlands. On the show I discussed what needs to be done to solve the country’s deeply unbalanced economy and ensure the East Midlands sees more growth, the huge real concerns local farmers have about a “no deal” Brexit, […]

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Liz speaks in social care debate

01/11/2017

On 25th October I spoke in Labour’s Opposition Day debate on social care. Our population is ageing, more people need help and support and our care services desperately need additional money. However any political party that comes up with a viable answer can expect their plans to be destroyed by […]

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