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Liz makes the economic case for social care

25/11/2022

Social care and childcare are as much a part of our economic infrastructure as the roads and railways. That’s why building a decent care system is at the heart of Labour’s plans for our economy and for growth. Yesterday I spoke on behalf of the Labour Party in a debate […]

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Liz on Peston

24/11/2022

Yesterday I was a guest on the Peston Show on ITV. We discussed rail strikes, public sector pay, and Scottish independence. You can see more in the clips.

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Liz calls for better housing standards

18/11/2022

Following the tragic death of Awaab Ishak due to exposure to extensive mould in his family home, there was a statement in the House of Commons on housing standards. By far the biggest issue constituents raise with me is housing. I called for much needed action to crack down […]

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Liz calls for a real plan for growth after the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement

18/11/2022

Yesterday I spoke to both ITV News Central and BBC East Midlands Today about the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement. My constituents and people across the East Midlands are having to pay the price for the Conservatives crashing the economy, with rising bills, energy prices and mortgages. Yet all we got yesterday […]

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Liz responds to Autumn Statement

17/11/2022

The chancellor’s statement laid bare the consequences of 12 years of Conservative economic mismanagement and their disastrous mini budget. The Tories have crashed our economy and ordinary people are paying the price in higher mortgages, rents and bills. Averages wages are lower now than 12 years ago, […]

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Liz officially opens Beaumont Leys brand new Post Office

16/11/2022

I was delighted to officially open the new Post Office at the Beaumont Shopping Centre recently, cutting the ribbon alongside postmaster Ricky Ghuman to celebrate the new branch. As well as selling stationery and stamps, the branch also offers photo printing and everyday banking services, alongside a range of […]

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Liz champions early testing for diabetes

14/11/2022

On World Diabetes Day 2022, I’m encouraging people in Leicester to get tested for diabetes. Rates of diabetes in Leicester are higher than the national average, with almost 1 in 10 people in the city living with the condition. There has been a sharp rise in the number of people diagnosed with diabetes […]

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Liz pays her respects on Remembrance Sunday

14/11/2022

I was honoured to pay my respects to the fallen at Leicester’s Remembrance Day service and parade in Victoria Park on Sunday. It was a deeply moving occasion as always. It was also a huge privilege to see the recently installed memorial to commemorate Sikhs who fought in both […]

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Liz supports Labour’s plan for mental health

11/11/2022

This week I spoke on behalf of the Labour Party in a debate on Huntington’s Disease. Huntington’s is a devastating condition that has a huge impact on the mental health of those affected. Despite this, support services are too hard to access and there are significant staff shortages in […]

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Liz votes to protect pensioner’s incomes

11/11/2022

Earlier this week I voted on a motion to protect pensioner’s incomes. The Government abstained on this vote. After the Tories crashed our economy, it is being reported they are now considering breaking the triple lock on pensions. This would rip up their manifesto promise to protect the triple lock […]

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Liz meets dynamic new businesses at Leicester’s Innovation Centre

07/11/2022

Brilliant visit on Friday to Leicester’s new Barclays/De Montfort University ‘Eagle Lab’, which is helping entrepreneurs and start-ups in the city to innovate and grow. It was great to meet and speak to some of the exciting, innovative new businesses already based there – like the fantastic Stokbox, which is […]

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Liz meets care providers

07/11/2022

Last week I met with the Care Providers Alliance (CPA) to listen to the views of independent and voluntary organisations providing adult social care in England. CPA members were seriously concerned about the state of social care. They are under huge pressure as they try to deal with chronic […]