After two years of chaos and confusion the Government has final published its Withdrawal Agreement from the EU. The agreement fails to deliver on the promises that were made during the Referendum. No one voted for less control, or to be poorer. You can watch my me discussing the Withdrawal […]
Jobs, skills and training
Helping businesses and making sure people have got the skills and training they need to work and earn a decent living is a top priority in Leicester West.
Liz calls for fairer asylum system
On 12 November, I was proud to support calls for a fairer asylum system at the Sanctuary in Parliament event organised by City of Sanctuary and Asylum Matters. It is essential that people who come to the UK after fleeing war, torture and persecution find safety and are treated with […]
Liz hosts Green Apple Awards in Parliament
I was honoured to be able to host the Green Apple Awards in Parliament again this year. I’ve supported The Green Organisation over many years because of the hugely important work it does to highlight and support environmental best practice around the world. This year, I presented the Champion of […]
Liz questions Immigration Minister on ending freedom of movement
The Government’s confusion over citizens’ rights after Brexit and what will happen in the event of a ‘no deal’ exit is causing serious concern for the three million EU nationals living in the UK. On 5th November, I questioned the Immigration Minister about the Government’s plans to end EU freedom […]
Liz congratulates college on excellence!
I am thrilled to congratulate Leicester College on being recognised as a Centre of Excellence for maths! The college is the only Centre of Excellence in maths in the whole of Leicestershire and only the second one in the whole of the East Midlands! This is fantastic news and a […]
Liz champions diversity in STEM
On 24th October I discussed the importance of increasing diversity in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) with the Young Fabians. I think this issue is a matter of social justice and an economic imperative. Jobs and opportunities should be open to everyone, no matter where you are born, what […]
Liz congratulates local business on physics award
On Tuesday 16th October I was delighted to join staff from Leicester West business Pepsico in Parliament where they were one of six companies to win a Business Innovation Award from the Institute of Physics. I am very proud of the team at PepsiCo, who were the first food business to […]
Liz Visits Local Engineering Company
I loved visiting Samuel James Engineering last week. Samuel James is such a fantastic company providing switchgear and control systems for the railway industry. The company are looking to expand and I am hoping to help them get space they need so we can ensure this great company has a […]
Liz talks to students at the University of Leicester
I was delighted to have been invited to the University of Leicester last week to talk to students about the role of an MP and how Parliament works. I had a great time and really enjoyed answering their questions. They asked me about the role of an MP, here in […]
Liz questions Brexit Secretary on Britain’s future relationship with the EU
Despite being promised that signing an EU trade deal after Brexit “would be the easiest in history”, the reality is that the Withdrawal Agreement!which the Government is currently struggling to secure only covers our financial settlement for Brexit, Citizens Rights and the Northern Ireland border. I am extremely concerned that […]
Liz hears from University of Leicester professors on space innovation
On 10 September, I attended a fascinating meeting of the Parliamentary and Scientific Committee to hear talks on space innovation from professors at the University of Leicester. The global space market is set to grow by 80% to £400bn by 2030 and the UK is well placed to make the […]
Liz visits The Shaw Trust
Last Friday I visited The Shaw Trust in Leicester. The Shaw Trust is a charity that helps to transform the lives of young people and adults across the UK. I was delighted to have been invited along to visit their new ‘Hub’ in the city centre and to learn more […]