2017 May

A concerned constituent contacted me about the entrance to Darlaston Health Centre on Pinfold Street, as access to the practice, particularly for disabled people, had been restricted.

I am delighted that my colleague Dan Jarvis was able to visit us in Walsall South to highlight Labour’s manifesto policy to fund free parking for patients, staff and visitors by increasing the tax on private medical insurance premiums.

The Labour Party stands up for the many, not the few. How? Read our 2017 manifesto to find out more. Agree with our pledges? Share it now

I enjoyed visiting Caldmore Community Garden on Saturday 27 May 2017, and seeing the fruit and vegetables flourishing and plenty of bees.

Reverend Mark Kinder organised and led a vigil at the Crossing at St Paul’s on Tuesday 23 May 2017 to remember those who were killed in Manchester. Everyone who attended was invited to speak. I spoke about how the victims of this tragic event, along with the victims of the 7/7 bombings and the attack in Parliament earlier this year, will never be forgotten.