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Leicester MPs respond to Independent Inquiry into Boohoo

25/09/2020

I have published a statement, alongside Jon Ashworth MP and Claudia Webbe MP, responding to the independent review into the Boohoo Group’s Leicester supply chain. Boohoo commissioned this from Allison Levitt QC, as a result of a Sunday Times investigation into exploitation in Boohoo’s factories. The review found that Boohoo […]

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Liz reflects on six months of lockdown

24/09/2020

I spoke to BBC East Midlands Today about the impact that lockdown has had on Leicester over the past six months. When many areas of the country were preparing to re-open their hospitality sector and non-essential businesses, our city was put into an extended lockdown, with no idea when […]

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Liz takes action to support Leicester’s unpaid carers

18/09/2020

During the pandemic, the number of unpaid carers has roughly doubled, with 4.5 million more people taking on unpaid caring responsibilities, bringing the total to at least 9 million. It’s thought that this number may be far higher, as so many people don’t recognise that the essential support they’re giving […]

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Liz call for proper sick pay for social care staff

18/09/2020

Today I am calling for a winter plan for social care which ensures that care staff can afford to self isolate and reduces the reliance on agency staff, because there is clear evidence that these things are absolutely crucial in keeping infection rates down. I am also calling on […]

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Liz’s latest Leicester Mercury column

18/09/2020

This month’s column focuses on the fantastic work carried out by food banks in Leicester. I visited Christ the King Food Bank and Woodgate Community Food on National Food Bank Day, and spoke to them about the issues they’ve seen during lockdown. The number of people claiming Universal Credit […]

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Liz discusses social care with Labour councillors

10/09/2020

Today I met with the LGA Labour Group about the challenges facing social care. Labour councillors provide a strong local voice standing up for residents, and deliver innovative solutions in the face of Tory cuts. As we move into the winter, local government will play a leading role in […]

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Liz discusses manufacturing with Midlands MPs and trade unions

08/09/2020

Over the last few months, trade unions and Labour MPs have been working hard to protect people’s livelihoods. Today, I met with Labour MPs and trade unionists across the Midlands to talk about the vital role manufacturing plays in our region and in our country. We were also joined by Ed […]

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Liz calls for weekly testing for care home staff

01/09/2020

The weekly testing of care workers is essential. We have seen more than 15,000 deaths from Covid-19 in care homes, and the winter and flu season is fast approaching. The Government has already abandoned one testing deadline – they must not fail again.

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Leicester lockdown update

03/08/2020

Last week, we received an update to Leicester’s lockdown restrictions. Our hairdressers, pubs, cafes, bars and restaurants can re-open, and people can go on holiday with their own household. However, leisure centres, gyms and pools are still closed, and you cannot meet up with other households indoors. This has been […]

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Boris Johnson urged to prevent second wave of Covid-19

03/08/2020

Liz was quoted in the Sunday Mirror regarding a potential second wave of Coronavirus. Read the full story in the Sunday Mirror.

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Just eight compensation payouts awarded to families of care workers

03/08/2020

Liz was quoted in The i regarding the news that just eight compensation payouts have been awarded to families of care workers. Read more in The i.

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£2.6m made available for local businesses

30/07/2020

Following lobbying from the city’s MPs, the Government have made £2.6m available to support Leicester’s economy. While it is less than the £10m that Leicester City Council asked for, it is still a welcome step to help the city recover from lockdown, and many businesses will be relieved to […]