On 20th March I spoke in Labour’s emergency debate on the Government’s plans to extend Article 50. I argued that any delay to the date the UK leaves the EU should be used to be straight with the public about the choices and trade-offs Brexit inevitably brings. I also warned […]
Liz votes against Government’s Withdrawal Agreement and a “no deal” Brexit
On 12th March I voted against Theresa May’s Withdrawal Agreement. It isn’t what people were promised during the Referendum, it’s a worse deal than we have now, and it doesn’t answer any of the fundamental questions about our future relationship with the EU so the uncertainty facing our country will […]
Liz opens new office for Leicester homeless charity
I was extremely proud to open the new outreach office for homelessness charity Emmaus on Hinckley Road on Friday. Emmaus is a fantastic charity that is dedicated to giving people who have been homeless the opportunity to rebuild their lives and get back on their feet. Their brilliant new “Brighter […]
Liz visits King Richard III Infant and Primary School
On Friday I have a lovely morning visiting King Richard III Infant and Nursery School. As well as visiting the classrooms and seeing the fantastic work the children were doing, I also spent time with the school council where we discussed road safety and problems with speeding cars around the […]
Read my latest Leicester Mercury column
In my latest Leicester Mercury column I argue that whilst I welcome measures announced in the draft Domestic Abuse Bill, on their own I don’t believe they are enough. I believe guaranteed long term funding is vital in ensuring every woman who has suffered from violence or abuse gets the […]
Liz marks National Apprenticeship Week with award for brewery employee
This week is National Apprenticeship Week and yesterday I was really pleased to present my constituent Emily Doughty with an award in Parliament for progressing through her finance apprenticeship with Everards Brewery in Glenfield. Emily began her three-year Association of Accounting Technicians apprenticeship course in October 2017. When she completes the course, […]
Liz calls on Government to address serious problems with benefits assessments
The Government has announced that from this spring disabled pensioners will no longer have to have their Personal Independence Payments (PIP) awards repeatedly reviewed unless their circumstances change. The Work and Pensions Secretary also announced her plans to merge the work capability assessment process for PIP, Employment and Support Allowance […]
Government’s Stronger Towns Fund offers pathetic sum to the East Midlands
I was hugely disappointed by the Government’s £1.6 billion Stronger Towns Fund, which is designed to boost local economies that haven’t benefited from growth. The money on offer is pathetically inadequate in the face of years of Government funding cuts forced on the most deprived parts of our country. The […]
Liz welcomes Government move to measure food insecurity
I am pleased the Government has heard our calls and agreed to measure household food insecurity as part of its annual Family Resources Survey. This follows a campaign by my colleague Emma Lewell-Buck MP to introduce her Food Insecurity Bill that I have long supported. Introducing this measurement will mean […]
Tackling traffic concerns at Belgrave St Peter’s School
Concerns have been raised with me again over the safety of children walking to and from Belgrave St Peter’s Primary School. As the school is located near the busy A6, drivers aren’t always aware that there is even a school there! Many children must cross the busy road to get […]
Liz holds Coffee Morning in Braunstone Park
I’m holding a series of coffee mornings across the constituency where people can come and chat to me and their local councillors about any issues or concerns they may have about what’s happening locally or nationally. Last Friday, 1st March, I was in the Braunstone Park area where we had […]
Liz Visits New College
On Friday 1st March I visited New College and heard the latest about what fantastic work they’re doing to help every child fulfil their potential.
