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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

On Wednesday 15 May 2024, the House of Commons considered the Criminal Justice Bill. The Bill contains various measures which the Government says will protect the public, give the police the powers they need to cut crime and anti-social behaviour, improve public confidence in the police, introduce tougher sentencing for sexual and violent criminals and