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Liz questions Universities Minister on protecting space research in Leicester

23/07/2018

Leicester is a world leader in space research and engineering. We have specialists working with NASA and partners around the world, while our new Space Park is set to create 3,000 jobs. So on 18 July I asked the Universities Minister how the Government would be addressing the free movement of EU scientists during Brexit negotiations and what he would be doing to […]

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Liz visits Beaumont Lodge

25/06/2018

I recently visited the team at Beaumont Lodge Neighbourhood centre. During my visit I heard about their community garden, the plans for their summer fair and their community cafe. I also met with Beth and a group of young people taking part in E2 Strike Out Programme which offers […]

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Meeting Graffwerk

25/06/2018

On Friday I met with Izzy and Ant from the fabulous Graffwerk – the team behind Leicester’s bring the Paint Festival. They told me all about their exciting plans to move into new premises on Frog Island which will enable them to expand on the work they do in the community. […]

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Liz opens new office for Anicca Digital

21/05/2018

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!

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Meeting Leicester’s Newly Elected Youth Council

11/05/2018

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 […]

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Britain needs honest leadership to unite the country after Brexit

31/01/2018

On 31st January, I spoke in a debate at UK in a Changing Europe’s Brexit and Public Opinion conference about the ongoing impact of the referendum result. The country is still deeply divided and the Prime Minister has failed to show the leadership desperately needed to address the concerns of […]

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My last Leicester Mercury Column of 2017

04/01/2018

In my last Leicester Mercury column of 2017 I wrote about how Glenfield has been my most important campaign since I was elected seven years ago. I also took a look at what would be coming up in 2018 and how I’ll be continuing to support local people here in Leicester West. […]

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Visit to Enstruct Training

23/11/2017

Enstruct training in Leicester West have recently opened a new training facility and I was delighted to go along on Friday and see the new workshop and meet some of the young people who were working there. Enstruct is a fabulous local company who give young people a chance at […]

Homepage, Jobs, skills and training, Supporting families

Liz votes to pause and fix Universal Credit

20/10/2017

On Wednesday 18th October I voted to pause the introduction of Universal Credit until serious problems with the new benefits system are fixed. One in four new claimants on the programme are not receiving their first payment within the six week deadline, meaning thousands of families are being driven […]

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Liz congratulates local young builder for awards success

20/10/2017

I was really pleased to join constituent Liz Gibbs from New Parks at the Young Builder of the Year Awards 2017, where she was highly commended in the 18/24 year age category. I am enormously proud of Liz. Her success is a huge achievement, especially because of all the personal […]

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Everyone should have access to the same opportunities – Leicester Mercury, 22 August 2017

22/08/2017

My latest column for the Leicester Mercury is about what must be done to ensure every child has the chance to fulfil their potential. You can read it here.

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Liz congratulates bright lights

18/07/2017

I was honoured to attend a “celebration day” with candidates who have successfully completed the Bright Lights ‘Starting Out’ course with Beaumont Shopping Centre. This initiative – which combines classroom coaching with a work placement – is aimed at young people aged 16-24 who are unemployed and interested in a […]