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I spoke at the launch of the New Brooms book in Parliament on Wednesday 12 September 2018. Mr Speaker and James Frith MP, who edited the book, also spoke at the event.
As a member of the Commonwealth and Parliamentary Association, I met with a delegation of students and teachers from Tobago in Parliament on Wednesday 12 September 2018. The delegation were led by Dr. Denise Tsoiafatt-Angus, Presiding Officer of the Tobago House of Assembly Legislature.
I was delighted to attend the National Farmers Union reception in Parliament on Wednesday 12 September 2018 to show support for the sector. Farmers play a unique role in securing a plentiful supply of fabulous British food, looking after our iconic countryside and sustaining a dynamic rural economy.
At the first Business Questions after the Summer Recess, I raised with the Leader of the House the chaos of the roll-out of universal credit. A Resolution Foundation report published this week states that low-paid working families will be affected. I asked the Leader if she can say that the Department for Work and Pensions is
It was a wonderful summer for weddings. The Bangladeshi Community held many wedding receptions and I have had the pleasure of attending several over the summer recess. It is a great occasion for extended families to come together and celebrate.
I am delighted that between September 2017 and August 2018 247 students participated in the Education Visits Programme from the following Walsall South schools: Abu Bakr Girls, Barr Beacon, Delves Infant, Grace Academy Darlaston, Joseph Leckie Academy, Moorcroft Wood Primary, Palfrey Infant, West Walsall E-ACT, Whitehall Nursery and Infant School. I met with a number
I was delighted to welcome the Leader of HM Opposition Jeremy Corbyn to Walsall on 13 August 2018 to visit the Accord factory to speak to staff and observe the manufacturing process. We also met with Accord bosses and visited a family who have moved into their new house.
I was delighted to be able to join Rt Hon Jeremy Corbyn MP in Birmingham on 24 July where I chaired a Q&A session at the Engineering Employers' Federation (EEF).