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Liz Kendall donned workwear to help a young painter and decorator with her work.

The Leicester West MP joined apprentice painter and decorator Elizabeth Gibbs on site at Redrow homes' Hamilton Gardens development on the outskirts of the city.

The pair first met when Elizabeth, 24, went to the Houses of Parliament after being highly commended in the Youth Build Awards.

She said: "Meeting Liz Kendall was eye opening as I didn’t expect her to be so involved.

"I was really happy for her to come and see me on site.

"It was great to be able to show her some of the skills and techniques I’ve learned during my apprenticeship including caulking and filling, followed by painting."

Redrow’s workforce includes a record number of trainees, and about a quarter of them are female.

Elizabeth discovered her flair for painting and decorating on a Prince’s Trust scheme and decided to make it her career.

Her determination to succeed despite dyslexia and other personal issues has set her apart from her peers.

Along with the Youth Build Award she has also achieved recognition in the Women in Construction Awards, making it onto the shortlist in the best apprentice under 25 category.

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Liz Kendall said: "I was thrilled to visit Elizabeth on site and learn more about her apprenticeship and see the amazing work she is doing.

"I am so proud of her and all that she has achieved. She has had to battle through difficulties in her personal life, but her hard-work and determination to succeed is clear to see.

"I know that Elizabeth has a very bright future ahead of her and she plans to one day run her own business. I am determined to do all I can to support Elizabeth and other young apprentices build a better life for themselves.”

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