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Liz closes Carers Week debate in the Commons

21/07/2023

This Carers Week, I was honoured to close the debate in the House of Commons about an issue so close to my heart: the battle families face trying to get help to care for their loved ones. Our care system is stretched to the absolute limit – so much […]

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Leicester West takes over the Space Centre!

21/06/2023

Helping young people get the high skill, high wage jobs of the future is a top priority for me as a local MP. That is why I am campaigning to ensure children in Leicester West benefit from the jobs being created in our city’s growing space sector. Our fantastic Space […]

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Liz speaks in debate about the importance of hospices

19/06/2023

Yesterday I spoke in a Westminster Hall debate on the importance of hospices. MPs from all parties shared deeply personal stories of how hospices have cared for their loved ones so well, and comforted their family and friends at such a difficult time. I responded on behalf of the […]

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Liz speaks out about rocketing mortgage interest payments

13/06/2023

Today, I took part in an Urgent Question to the Economic Secretary to the Treasury about the turmoil in the mortgage markets this week, with multiple banks pulling their deals for new borrowers. Homeowners are being stung by a massive £7,000 increase in their yearly mortgage interest payments, as rates […]

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Liz closes Commons debate to mark Carers Week

12/06/2023

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 […]

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Campaign continues for visitation rights in hospitals and care homes

07/06/2023

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 […]

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New College visits Parliament!

07/06/2023

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. […]

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Save Beaumont Park

07/06/2023

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 […]

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Liz meets unpaid carers during Carers Week

06/06/2023

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 […]

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Keir Starmer to open fifth annual India Global Forum UK-India Week

26/05/2023

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 […]

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24/05/2023

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 […]

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Liz is interviewed before launch of Labour’s Health Mission

24/05/2023

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 […]