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In my speech in the Queen’s Speech debate I called for the introduction of a windfall tax to ease the cost of living crisis. On Tuesday 17 May I voted on an amendment to the Queen’s Speech tabled by HM Opposition: “At end add ‘but respectfully regret that the Gracious Speech fails to announce a windfall tax on the profits of oil and gas producers, in order to provide much-needed relief from energy price increases for households.'” 

On Tuesday 17 May 2022 I spoke in the debate on the Queen’s Speech. The Government’s legislative programme for the year ahead is set out in the Queen’s Speech. This year, 38 prospective pieces of legislation have been outlined.

Valerie with co-chairs of the PPA, Nathalie Loiseau MEP and Sir Oliver Heald QC MP

On 10 May 2022 a new Parliamentary session was opened with the State Opening of Parliament. The Queen was unable to attend who was represented by the Prince of Wales. 

Darlaston won the Playoff Final 2-1 on Saturday 7 May 2022 with an outstanding goal in the 96th minute, winning promotion to the Midland League Premier Division. I was at the exciting game against Stapenhill to see Darlaston go up alongside 500 other supporters.
The family of former Darlaston striker Leon Taylor were in the crowd to watch the game. The team’s performance was a fitting tribute to Leon, who passed away in November 2021.Darlaston taking their place in the Premier Division will be the first time in the club’s 184 year history that they will be playing in Step 5 of the National League system. This is extraordinary only years after the club had to close. Congratulations to everyone involved at the club on their victory.