2016 June

I was shocked to hear that Kashmir Meat & Poultry on Wednesbury Road Pleck, was attacked with an incendiary device on Monday 27 June 2016. It is alarming that hate crimes haven risen 57% nationally, following the result of the EU referendum.

On Monday 27 June 2016, I secured an Adjournment debate on Student Loan Repayments. Here is my speech:

On Friday 17 June I boarded a canal narrowboat from Ocker Hill to Walsall Town Centre to look at accessibility to the canal.

I was shocked when I heard that Jo had been shot and stabbed going to her surgery. Jo was a brilliant MP and had a great future ahead of her with her commitment to helping those less fortunate and the voiceless. Jo was utterly committed to the Labour Party and gave evidence to the Learning lessons Task Force. At the meeting we discussed how she managed to against the national swing, increase the majority in Batley and Spen. My last image of Jo was earlier in the week smiling at her as we passed in the Cloisters. I could not believe she had died. A conscientious MP doing her work for her constituents. I feel so sad for her husband Brendan and her young children Cuillan and Lejla. Jo was a talented and valued colleague and friend. May she rest in peace.

I attended the UK Music event hosted by Nigel Adams MP on the contribution of live music to the UK economy. I sang a Karaoke duet with my colleague Paula Sherriff MP.