The government’s announcement of an inquiry into the NHS contaminated blood scandal is long overdue. It has been over 45 years since people were first infected with hepatitis and HIV from NHS-supplied contaminated blood and blood products, which caused 2, 400 deaths.

I visited Walsall Manor Hospital to see the new state of the art Gamma Camera on Friday 7 July 2017. The new camera will help in the treatment of cancer and other conditions. I met with Richard Kirby, the Chief Executive of Walsall Healthcare Trust, representatives of Walsall’s League of Friends, and staff from the

At Business Questions I raised various issues with the Leader of the House, Andrea Leadsom MP. My speech is below:

Today I was pleased to pledge support for professional performers and musicians in Walsall South in their continued work post-Brexit.

I was delighted to speak at the Unity in the Community Rally on Saturday 1 July 2017. We came together in solidarity at The Crossing at St Paul’s, sending a powerful message to the English Defence League (EDL) protesters who seek to divide us by hatred.

On Saturday 1 July 2017 I attended St Matthew's Community Day, an annual event hosted by St Matthew's Church to bring together the community and families of Walsall. I met with Reverend Jim Trood, the vicar of St Matthew's Church, and Patti Lane. I watched performances in the Church from Blue Coat Schools, visited arts

I was delighted to visit LoCal Homes Factory on Friday 30 June 2017 which uses low carbon timber frames and a range of innovative techniques to build homes that are energy efficient and affordable in Walsall South.

Much has happened since I last wrote this column in April with our country suffering murderous terrorist attacks, and last week the Grenfell Tower fire tragedy. We witnessed exemplary responses from our emergency services, local communities and those caught up in these events. Our thoughts and prayers remain with those bereaved and those