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FORMER HEAD GIRL IN SHADOW CABINET

Former Head Girl and current MP for Leicester West, Liz Kendall, appointed health minister role in Keir Starmer's shadow cabinet
WGGS alumna in the press
WGGS alumna in the press

Back in March 2017, Liz was invited by the History Department and the Government & Politics Society (GAPS) to talk about life as an MP.  Liz, MP for Leicester West, spoke to the girls passionately about making a change to the UK and how they can become involved in politics.  She was also delighted to reunite with staff who had taught her, in particular her former History teacher, Mike DeSilva.

Three years later, Liz's continued dedication has seen her reach the shadow cabinet as reported in the following articles:
 BBC 
METRO
 

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