Stourbridge News Column Thursday, 4 August, 2022 Like many, many people across the West Midlands the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games just blew me away. It was quite simply phenomenal. I was so proud of the important messages it conveyed about Birmingham and the wider region. It was big on our inclusivity and what a brilliant melting pot we are of cultures. I was proud of the integration of para-sport into the main games too but mainly... Local News
Meeting with the Canal and River Trust 3rd August 2022 It was fantastic to join up with the Canal and River Trust today in Birmingham and hear about the part they are playing in the Commonwealth Games promoting well... Local News
Queen's Baton Relay in Stourbridge 24th July 2022 It was very special watching the baton come through Mary Stevens Park today and then past Dudley Council House as the guest of our Mayor, Councillor Sue... Local News
Stourbridge News Column 21st July 2022 Around 10,600 families in Stourbridge are now starting to receive the first £326 of government support to help with cost-of-living pressures. The money is due... Local News
Defence Questions 18th July 2022 A lovely shout out today during Defence Oral Questions and my second outing on the front bench with Team Defence. John Healey MP, Shadow Defence Secretary May I... Westminster News
Visit to Thorns Collegiate Academy 15th July 2022 Today I met with the Headteacher of Thorns Collegiate Academy and the Chief Executive of its parent Trust - Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust - to discuss the... Local News
Sports Day at Colley Lane Primary Academy 15th July 2022 I was delighted to attend Colley Lane Primary Academy's Commonwealth Games-themed Sports Day today. It was great to watch the various events and join the pupils... Local News
Street Watch in Amblecote 10th July 2022 Today I joined the brilliant Councillors Kamran Razzaq, Paul Bradley, and Pete Lee on a Street Watch in Amblecote with Police Sergeant Norgrove. Street Watch is... Local News
Appointment as Assistant Government Whip 8th July 2022 It was an absolute honour to be part of yesterday's ministerial appointments. I am absolutely thrilled to be appointed as an Assistant Government Whip and serve... Westminster News
My Statement on Boris Johnson's Resignation 7th July 2022 I am very sad and very disappointed at the news of the Boris Johnson's resignation. However, I do understand the Prime Minister’s position had become impossible... Westminster News
