FORMER Government Minister Jane Kennedy is teaming up with your award-winning charity newspaper, All Together NOW!
Mrs Kennedy, whose roles included Minister of state for health (2005-2007) and works and pensions minister (2004-2005), is joining the charity’s board of trustees.
She said: “All Together NOW! is a terrific free newspaper that is providing an excellent news service for the huge numbers of people affected by disability and ill-health in a very positive and upbeat way.
“I have been a great admirer of the charity – ever since it was set up in 2004.
“The paper addresses inequalities, and by raising awareness about wide-ranging disabilities and health issues it is helping to break down so many social barriers.
“I am delighted to get on board and very much looking forward to working with the team.”
In addition to her Government roles in health and pensions, Mrs Kennedy was a junior minister in the Lord Chancellor’s department (1999-2001), Minister of state, Northern Ireland (2001-2004), Financial secretary to the Treasury (2007-2008), and Minister of state at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Oct 2008 – Jun 2009).
She was also appointed a Privy Councillor in 2003.
Prior to winning her first seat (Liverpool Broadgreen) in the 1992 General Election, Mrs Kennedy worked as a residential child care officer and care assistant with Liverpool City Council.
She was also a trade union organiser for the National Union of Public Employees (NUPE).
She stepped down as the long-serving Liverpool Wavertree MP before this year’s general election.
All Together NOW! editor To Dowling said: “This is a fantastic boost to the charity.
“Having Jane on board will really help us to move forward.
“She was a hugely respected politician, and is someone who is passionate about addressing inequalities.”
