2021 July

On Wednesday 14 July 2021 I spoke in the Second Reading of the Health and Care Bill. You can read my speech below: 

On Tuesday 13 July 2021, the House of Commons voted on whether to reduce spending on international aid from 0.7% to 0.5% of national income. I voted against cuts to international aid, however the motion to reduce spending on international aid passed by Ayes: 333 – Noes: 299.

On Tuesday 13 July 2021, I signed a cross-party letter to the Chancellor calling for the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme to be extended until March 2022 for jobs in the aviation, travel, and tourism sectors. 

I commemorated Srebrenica Memorial Day on Sunday 11 July 2021, a day in which we pay tribute to the victims of the Bosnian genocide by remembering the consequences of hatred and send a clear message to future generations to say “Never Again”.

I attended the NHS Parliamentary Awards on Wednesday 7 July 2021 to support Darlaston Family Practice who were representing the Midlands in the category of Excellence in Primary Care.