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 12th October 2023 I received further good news last week on plans to have a police base and response team here in Stourbridge. This has been a campaign of mine since I was... Articles
Business Watch 10th October 2023 I have written to Stourbridge town centre businesses asking them if they would consider setting up a business watch group to help deter crime and anti-social... Local News
Knife Crime Summit 9th October 2023 I held my first knife summit meeting with local organisations and the police. Several groups came to Stourbridge Football Club on Thursday with the aim to work... Local News
Statement on HS2 4th October 2023 The PM has made the right call. HS2 up to Manchester wasn’t going to deliver what was needed for the midlands or the north. The money from HS2 is going to be... Local News
Applications open for community defibrillators 3rd October 2023 I am urging local groups to apply for a new £1 million fund offering grants for new defibrillators in communities. Applications are now open for the Community... Local News
Stourbridge News Column 28th September 2023 Brexit is done, finished, all over. We left following a referendum where the majority of the population said it wanted to leave. There was a lot of talk, it was... Articles
Talkin' Tables at the Elton Centre 20th September 2023 I visited Talkin’ Tables at The Elton Centre on Monday to celebrate the national charity’s first birthday in the town. The initiative aims to tackle loneliness... Local News
Hormone Pregnancy Tests 19th September 2023 I have raised the plight of a constituent’s daughter during a parliamentary debate about the use of a pregnancy test drug that could have caused disabilities in... Westminster News
Stourbridge News Column 16th September 2023 There have been some major wins for Stourbridge residents when it comes to protecting green spaces and improving quality of life. First and foremost, Corbett... Articles