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The tragedy at Grenfell Tower in Kensington is shocking. I have written to the Chief Executives of Accord Group, Sanctuary Group and Walsall Housing Group to ask about fire safety in buildings they manage in Walsall South.
I support the campaign run by The Reading Agency to encourage all children to take part in this year’s Summer Reading Challenge, which launches across England and Wales on Saturday 15 July 2017.
Jo Cox was a talented and valued colleague and friend. It was an honour to attend the unveiling of a memorial plaque in the House of Commons on Saturday 24 June 2017, near the one year anniversary of her murder. The plaque is a permanent reminder of Jo’s campaigning zeal, energy and love for humanity.
In the first week of a new Parliament, I returned to the Despatch Box as the re-appointed Shadow Leader of the House. I raised various issues with the newly appointed Leader of the House, Andrea Leadsom MP. My speech is below:
I want to thank everyone who voted, sent messages of support, and to the incredible team of volunteers, Labour Party members, and my wonderful family for their unwavering support. I am honoured to be re-elected as your MP for Walsall South.
The General Election on 8th June 2017 is a choice about the future of our country. Vote and have your say.
I joined a constituent on Walstead Road and Delves Crescent yesterday whilst he took down an air monitoring tube. This is one of ten air monitoring tubes that have been sampling air pollution in Walsall over the last four weeks as part of a national campaign to improve our air.
I enjoyed speaking to students at Walsall College on Monday 5 June 2017 about what a Labour government will do for young people.