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I was shocked when I heard that Jo had been shot and stabbed going to her surgery. Jo was a brilliant MP and had a great future ahead of her with her commitment to helping those less fortunate and the voiceless. Jo was utterly committed to the Labour Party and gave evidence to the Learning
I attended the UK Music event hosted by Nigel Adams MP on the contribution of live music to the UK economy. I sang a Karaoke duet with my colleague Paula Sherriff MP.
On Tuesday 14 June 2016, together with Head teacher of Joseph Leckie Academy, Keith Whittleston, and Dennis O'Rouke, we met with the Minister of State for Schools, Nick Gibb MP, at the Department of Education to discuss the school's Condition Improvement Fund (CIF).
On Tuesday 14th June, I asked a question on the treatment of women in prisons at Justice questions.
On Monday 13 June 2016 I chaired the All Party Parliamentary Group meeting on Epilepsy. The title of the meeting was Epilepsy in the workplace: Breaking down barriers.
I was pleased to welcome colleagues to Palfrey Sure Start centre in Walsall to campaign to remain in the EU on Monday 13 June 2016. Palfrey Sure Start has been rated 'outstanding' by Ofsted in its last two inspections.
I attended a special service in celebration of the Queen’s 90th birthday led by Reverend Liz Jones.
On 9th June 2016, I intervened on Wayne David MP (Labour MP for Caerphilly) in the Chamber on the approval of the draft European Union Referendum (Voter Registration) Regulations 2016 amid concerns over the crash of the online registration system.