Stourbridge News Column Thursday, 25 April, 2024 The Rwanda Bill was passed in parliament this week after a late night sitting of what is called ‘ping pong’ between the House of Commons and Lords. We need to stop the illegal and dangerous crossings of the Channel as this week’s tragic deaths show. We also need to stop organised criminals from profiting from this terrible trade. It is an issue of huge concern in Stourbridge and one I understand... Articles
Stourbridge News Column 11th April 2024 The latest rollout of free childcare hours happened this month with 15 hours now available for working parents of two-year-olds in Stourbridge. This is part of... Articles
Stourbridge News Column 28th March 2024 Wonderful news for Stourbridge last week when it was finally announced we are to have a new police town centre police base and response team following a long... Local News
First knife crime assembly 19th March 2024 I joined with local campaigners at the first ever knife crime prevention assembly at Pedmore High School. I vowed to work with schools and the campaigners to... Local News
Telegraph pole installations and brsk 18th March 2024 I have welcomed government plans to issue new guidance limiting telegraph broadband pole installation following concern from residents across the town. I had... Local News
Visiting New Italian Restaurant Gusto Di Italia 18th March 2024 I tucked into a pizza on a visit to one of the town’s newest restaurants. I went to Gusto Di Italia at the top end of Stourbridge High Street to meet the owners... Local News
Stourbridge News Column 14th March 2024 I was in the House of Commons last week to hear the Chancellor deliver the Spring Budget. Since the 2020 pandemic and the invasion of Ukraine, the Government... Local News
Visiting Ham Dingle Primary Academy 12th March 2024 I went to Ham Dingle Primary Academy in Pedmore on Friday to congratulate it for a ‘Good’ Ofsted rating and to visit the forest school. Reception pupils were... Local News
Stourbridge News Column 29th February 2024 There was much talk of a technical recession last week following latest figures but the UK economy is in fine shape. It is forecast to outgrow our G7 European... Local News
Visiting King Edward VI College 28th February 2024 I visited King Edward VI College to be interviewed by pupils for their student paper. I was asked lots of questions, including about my role as a government... Local News