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Liz Kendall MP

Liz Kendall MP

Labour MP for Leicester West

Landmark Social Care Proposals Criticised As 'Three Steps Forward And Two Steps Backwards'
Health
Landmark Social Care Proposals Criticised As "Three Steps Forward And Two Steps Backwards"
Former health secretary Jeremy Hunt has criticised the government over its ten year vision for social care announced today, claiming it fails to tackle issues with local authority funding and the workforce crisis.
Labour Calls For 'Those With The Broadest Shoulders” To Foot Social Care Bill
Social affairs
Labour Calls For "Those With The Broadest Shoulders” To Foot Social Care Bill
Shadow social care minister Liz Kendall has criticised government proposals to reform social care as “not a plan but a tax rise” and suggested the cost should be shared with wealthier taxpayers.
Ministers cannot ignore the warning signs as care homes risk being overwhelmed again
Coronavirus
By Liz Kendall MP
Ministers cannot ignore the warning signs as care homes risk being overwhelmed again
We cannot protect the NHS if we fail to protect social care. With growing pressures, government must spell out what immediate extra support can be provided for carers.
Matt Hancock says Government has hit target to offer coronavirus test kits to every care home
Coronavirus
Matt Hancock says Government has hit target to offer coronavirus test kits to every care home
Labour has accused the Government of being “too slow to act” as Matt Hancock said coronavirus tests had now been “delivered” to every care home serving the over-65s.
Charities warn ‘less than half’ of care home residents tested for coronavirus – as government claims it is ‘on course’ to meet target
Coronavirus
Charities warn ‘less than half’ of care home residents tested for coronavirus – as government claims it is ‘on course’ to meet target
Fewer than half of care home residents have been tested for coronavirus, charities say – but ministers insist they are on course to meet their target of testing everyone in an over-65 setting by Saturday.
Coronavirus: Matt Hancock says government ‘will not rest’ as new figures show more than 9,900 people have died in care homes
Coronavirus
Coronavirus: Matt Hancock says government ‘will not rest’ as new figures show more than 9,900 people have died in care homes
Matt Hancock has said ministers “will not rest” until the coronavirus epidemic is under control in the country’s care homes, as stark new figures revealed that more than 9,900 residents have died with the virus in England and Wales.
Deaths from coronavirus in the UK 40% higher than previously reported, official figures reveal
Coronavirus
Deaths from coronavirus in the UK 40% higher than previously reported, official figures reveal
The total number of deaths from coronavirus in the UK is 40% higher than previously thought, according to new official data.
Matt Hancock vows testing for all care home residents showing coronavirus symptoms amid fears death toll is surging
Coronavirus
Matt Hancock vows testing for all care home residents showing coronavirus symptoms amid fears death toll is surging
All care home residents and staff displaying coronavirus symptoms are to be tested for the illness amid mounting fears it has already claimed thousands of lives in the sector.
Gutter politics harms us all
By Liz Kendall MP
Gutter politics harms us all
Shadow Care Minister Liz Kendall accuses the Conservatives of having "crossed the line" with their attacks on Ed Miliband this week.