UK Parliament constituency (since 1974)
Leicester West is a constituency in Leicestershire. The seat was created in 1974, and existed in a previous form from 1918 to 1950. The seat has been represented in the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom by Liz Kendall of the Labour Party since 2010. Kendall currently serves as Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology under the government of Keir Starmer. Since its creation in 1918, the seat has sided with parties from the left wing of politics.
Leicester West is represented in Parliament by Liz Kendall. Their current status is as a current member.
Liz Kendall has represented Leicester West since 06 May 2010.