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Update on the Sprint Route: My letter to Mayor Andy Street
- 09/04/2021
- Posted by: Valerie Vaz MP
- Category: News
No CommentsI have written to the West Midlands Mayor Andy Street regarding proposals to build a 300 space car park on green belt land in my constituency. As part of these proposals, mature trees are being removed along Birmingham Road without consulting local residents. I object to this ill-conceived project, which undermines the Mayor’s public commitment to protect Green Belt sites.
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Pakistan and Bangladesh Red List Travel Ban – Letters to the Prime Minister, Foreign Secretary & Health Secretary
- 07/04/2021
- Posted by: Valerie Vaz MP
- Category: News
On 7 April 2021, I co-signed letters to the Prime Minister, Foreign Secretary and Health Secretary regarding the decision to place Pakistan and Bangladesh on the travel ‘red list’, with the ban coming into force at very short notice at 4am on 9 April 2021.
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Valerie responds to the Business Statement
- 25/03/2021
- Posted by: Valerie Vaz MP
- Category: News
On Thursday 25 March 2021, I called for a clarification on the loss of green belt land in Walsall South and raised the case of my constituent who exports saddles to the European Union. You can read my full speech below:
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Valerie responds to a motion to appoint the Chair of the Electoral Commission
- 22/03/2021
- Posted by: Valerie Vaz MP
- Category: News
On Monday 22 March 2021, I spoke on behalf of HM Opposition to a motion which appointed John Pullinger CB as the Chair of the Electoral Commission with effect from 1 May 2021 for the period ending on 30 April 2025. You can read my speech below:
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Valerie responds to the Business Statement and raises a Point of Order
- 18/03/2021
- Posted by: Valerie Vaz MP
- Category: News
Responding on behalf of HM Opposition, I highlighted the significant fall in UK exports and the challenges facing the fishing industry. I also paid tribute to PC Keith Palmer, as Monday will mark the fourth anniversary of his death. You can read my speech below: