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Elizabeth Louise Kendall (born 11 June 1971) is a British Labour politician who has been the Member of Parliament (MP) for Leicester West since 2010. She has served as Secretary of State for Work and Pensions since July 2024.
1 day ago · Liz Kendall is set to be the new work and pensions secretary and face of the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) as part of the new Labour government. The decisions she makes as minister will impact 22.6 million people who claim benefits or state pension. That is one in three people in the UK relying on the DWP for financial support.
1 day ago · Liz Kendall: It feels like an incredible victory, and I am so proud of Keir and the whole team. And we know we got to roll our sleeves up and get going straight away, but just for now, it’s a ...
1 day ago · Liz Kendall will hold on to her Leicester West seat. The Labour MP has represented the constituency in Parliament since 2010. The votes have now been counted and she has secured another five year term as the local MP. Ms Kendall secured 15,798 votes. She beat out six other candidates also vying for ...
Liz Kendall was appointed Secretary of State for Work and Pensions on 5 July 2024. They were elected as the MP for Leicester West in May 2010.
1 day ago · Liz Kendall retained her seat for Labour in Leicester West; Jeevun Sandher wins Loughborough for Labour from the Tories The newly-formed seat of Melton and Syston went to the Conservatives
Sep 6, 2023 · Liz Kendall is the new shadow minister for work and pensions under Keir Starmer, but her past record and views have raised concerns among some campaigners. She has supported some welfare cuts and criticised Labour's focus on the poorest families, but also called for tackling child poverty and economic inactivity.
