2024

It was a great privilege to be sworn in on 9 July 2024 and to take the Oath holding the Jerusalem Bible.  This is a process where all the new MPs have to swear or affirm that we will uphold the law. I did so remembering my constituents in Walsall and Bloxwich.

I want to thank everyone who cast their vote in the General Election on 4 July 2024 which resulted in a win for me as the Labour MP for the new constituency of Walsall and Bloxwich. This was an important election and i will continue to work for all my constituents, for economic and social

On 21 May 2024 I chaired the debates in Westminster Hall from 2.30pm -5.30pm. There were 3 debates: 2.30pm Bus Services in England and the member in charge was Jonathan Gullis ( Stoke on Trent North). With a vote in between the second motion was Knife Crime Awareness Week and Fleur Anderson ( Putney) and

I was delighted to visit the Chelsea flower show to discuss the issues in the Agricultural Industry. The Chelsea Flower show came 5th in world to do list. it is a show of excellence and creativity and is now in its 111 year. It showcases horticultural skill and is the most sustainable green audit; water and biodiversity; garden tourist gen

The Inquiry into the Infected Blood Inquiry published  its report on 20 May 2024. Chaired by Sir Brian Langstaff a former Judge of the High Court it runs to 7 volumes. This is the Summary of the report:   “Patients have received blood or blood products from the NHS since it began in 1948. Many of