On Saturday I visited Woodgate Community Food and had a lovely chat with Glory, Wisdom and Blessing who are volunteering here. It is fantastic to hear young women with a lot to say, including about how our country needs to change!
Leicester
Liz presents bust of suffragette to students
Last week, at the end of UK Parliament week, I was honoured to present a bust of Leicester suffragette, Alice Hawkins, to students at New College Leicester after they won an essay writing competition. I did this alongside Alice’s great grandson, Peter Barratt, and you can read coverage of the […]
Liz meets with Leicester Monarchs Cycle Speedway Club
I loved meeting Craig and the gang at Leicester Monarchs Cycle Speedway Club last week. It was especially great to hear how their women’s team, in particular, is doing so well at the moment. This is such an exciting sport and for more info see here.
Liz visits Queensmead Primary Academy
On Friday I had a brilliant morning at Queensmead Primary Academy where I met students, was shown their amazing Edible Playground & answered questions from school council. I especially loved helping to plant some new honeysuckle, which is one of my mum’s favorites, as part of a new sensory garden.
Liz appears on Politics East Midlands
I appeared on this week’s episode of BBC Politics East Midlands. This is a chance to discuss the main news of the week, both nationally and locally to the reigon. This week, we discussed the issues around standards in public life, as well as the latest on coronavirus and what […]
Liz speak to BBC East Midlands about the Chancellor’s Budget
I spoke to BBC Politics East Midlands to discuss the Chancellor’s Budget announcements. We needed action to tackle the cost of living crisis, support local businesses and get our economy firing on all cylinders. Instead, people will continue to struggle with the cost of the weekly shop and soaring energy bills. […]
Liz speaks at Shree Jalaram Temple’s 25th Anniversary celebrations
It was an honor to mark the 25th Anniversary of the fantastic Shree Jalaram Temple which has always delivered brilliant services through their Community Centre on Narborough Road. They showcase the very best of the diversity and community spirit that makes Leicester so special. The Temple officially opened the newly-renamed […]
Liz calls on Govt to turbo charge Covid vaccination programme
Today I was speaking in a debate on coronavirus regulations. I used the debate to call on the Government to turbo charge our vaccination programme and to improve support for people who have to self isolate. Our NHS has done a fantastic job on the vaccination programme so far. But […]
Sir David Amess
The appalling murder of Sir David Amess while he was holding a constituency surgery in Southend has shocked me and my team to the core. Our thoughts and prayers remain with his family, friends, and all those who knew and loved him. I joined the Prime Minister, Leader of the […]
Liz gets tour of the new Castle Mead Academy
Last week I really enjoyed the opportunity to get a tour of Castle Mead Academy‘s new building, and to talk to the Principal, Tom Hague, about the challenges of building a new school and its city wide catchment area.
Liz visits West Gate School
I recently visited West Gate School, a school that supports 4 – 19-year-olds with a range of learning needs including moderate to severe learning difficulties and autism spectrum conditions. It was fantastic to catch up with Rhian Richardson, Head Teacher, and Brian Jones, Chair of Governors, about the challenges and brilliant work […]
Liz meets Leicestershire & Rutland Blood Bikes
I really enjoyed meeting Jonathan Bostock recently to learn about the brilliant work of Leicestershire & Rutland Blood Bikes. The Blood Bikes provide a free, “out of hours” courier service to the NHS, ferrying not just blood, but also pathology samples, surgical equipment and donated breast milk between our hospitals, […]