I chaired an evidence session on Wednesday 18 October 2023. In the year leading to the 75th anniversary of the Genocide Convention, the Inter-Parliamentary Union, the International Bar Association's Human Rights Institute, and the Coalition for Genocide Response hosted a series of Parliamentary events engaging with several issues pertaining to the implementation of the duties

The Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill was sent back to the Commons by the Lords with amendments, and there were multiple votes on Tuesday, 17 October 2023.

The Bill is to make provision for the setting of levelling-up missions and reporting on progress in delivering them; about local democracy, town and country planning, Community Infrastructure Levy,

On Tuesday, 17 October, I dropped into the Estee Lauder Companies Breast Cancer Campaign event in Parliament, as it is #TimeToEndBreastCancer. The Campaign unites and inspires people globally in its mission to help create a breast cancer-free world for all. Founded in 1992 by the late Evelyn H. Lauder with the launch of the iconic

I met my constituent from ONE Stop Darlaston (above) which is a thriving Post Office. It is run by Peter and Pam and there are always customers using the Post Office and Store. 



I attended the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) Event in Parliament on Tuesday, 17 October, to celebrate the stores, people, and services of

Thank you to all those who have contacted me about the horrifying events in Israel and Gaza. 

It has been a deeply distressing few days following the horrific terrorist attack by Hamas on Saturday and the resulting loss of life and escalation in violence.  It is difficult to comprehend the death and destruction that has

I visited Old Church Primary School on Wednesday, 11 October 2023, to meet with the Head Teacher Davina Clacy and parents, to discuss the traffic flow outside the school where the children cross on Willenhall Street, following an accident involving two schoolgirls.

I watched the school-run traffic on Willenhall Street and discussed measures that could be

Friday, 6 October 2023:

I attended the 69th Annual Session of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly in Copenhagen with a cross-party delegation of colleagues from the Commons and the Lords. The first evening was spent with the UK Ambassador, Emma Hopkins, at the British Embassy to discuss issues relating to Denmark.

Saturday, 7 October:

The day started at 8:15

I spoke in the debate on "Matters raised before the Adjournment"  on Tuesday, 19 September.  It gave me an opportunity to raise a number of issues which the Minister responding said he would raise with the relevant Minister.  You can read my full speech below:

"Madam Deputy Speaker, I associate myself with your words about Margaret