On 14th May I spoke in a Westminster Hall debate on the inquiry into the Grenfell Tower fire. There has been an appalling lack of progress on rehousing those who lost their homes in this appalling tragedy. 74 households are still living in hotel rooms and 64 are in temporary […]
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Liz visits Macmillan Support Centre
At the end of Dying Matters Week I visited the brilliant Macmillan cancer information centre at Leicester’s Royal Infirmary. Cancer can have such a devastating impact on families here in Leicester. Having somewhere people can turn to for support, advice or just someone to listen, at such a difficult time […]
Liz visits Guru Nanak Community Centre
On Friday I was delighted to visit Guru Nanak Community Centre. They invited me along as part of their Vaisakhi celebrations and I really enjoyed hearing about all the work they are doing to support older people and their carers in Leicester.
Liz opens new office for Anicca Digital
I was honoured to officially open Anicca Digital’s beautiful new building on Frog Island here in Leicester. Anicca Digital is a fantastic, expanding company that works with local universities to help young people get high quality jobs. Huge future for #DigitalMarketing here in #Leicester!
Drop-in event on Saturday 19 March for anyone concerned by Universal Credit
Over 17,000 local people will be affected when Universal Credit is rolled out here in June. A drop-in event to support anyone who is worried about moving onto the new benefits system is taking place this Saturday, 19 May, from 10:30am – 14:30 at Woodgate Adventure Playground on Bonchurch Street. […]
Meeting Leicester’s Newly Elected Youth Council
I was absolutely delighted to meet with Leicester’s newly elected young people’s council yesterday. They are such an inspirational group of young people and I was pleased to see so many young women standing for election and representing Leicester! I loved seeing everyone’s enthusiasm and hearing their stories […]
Liz questions Foreign Secretary on Iran nuclear deal
On 9th May, I asked the Foreign Secretary whether he shares my concern that President Trump’s decision to unilaterally withdraw America’s support for the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action with Iran – the “Iran nuclear deal” – was a huge mistake with potentially disastrous consequences. The deal is working, Iran […]
Liz questions Minister on protections for people with learning disabilities
On 8th May I asked the Care Minister what progress the Government had made on addressing the early deaths of people with learning disabilities, five years after it first promised a set of actions to tackle this appalling problem. The NHS’s Learning Disability Mortality Review this weekend revealed women with […]
Liz acts to support those affected by Windrush scandal
The Government has failed to take responsibility for the terrible mistreatment of the Windrush generation. These British citizens settled in the UK between 1940 and 1970 but many of them – as well as their families – have been declared illegal immigrants, left unable to use public services and threatened […]
Liz meets Fullhurst Brilliant Club
On Friday 27th April I met with students at Fullhurst Community College who are taking part in The Brilliant Club Scholars Programme. The programme engages PhD researchers to support students from under-represented backgrounds to progress to highly-selective universities, helping talented young people fulfil their potential. I found the work done […]
Liz calls on Government to consider long-term funding plan for NHS and social care
On Wednesday 25th April, I spoke in Labour’s opposition debate on social care. The Government’s funding cuts to local authorities mean hundreds of thousands of fewer people are now getting the publically-funded social care they need, while family carers are being put under unsustainable pressure. The Government should listen to […]
Liz calls for long-term funding settlement for the NHS and social care
On Monday 23rd April I took part in an online debate about funding for the NHS and social care hosted by the Royal College of Physicians. It’s clear the Government is not spending enough on physical health, mental health or social care. Waiting times have soared, hospitals are in financial […]