The Premier League approached Walsall FC Foundation about a project providing Kits for Schools.  I was delighted to visit and meet the girls team at Caldmore Primary wearing their kit. This also included a Hijab if required.  This was provided in the Schools colours. The girls were excited about football, their kits and an upcoming

I visited Delves Junior School on Friday  15 March 2024 to see FerreroUK's unbranded social responsibility programme the Joy of Moving at first hand. The Programme is delivered by Walsall FC Foundation as part of Ferrero's long term partnership with the English Football league. 

The first part of the programme was listening in on a class

There was a vote in the House without a debate on the Wednesday 13 March 2024:

That the draft Strikes (Minimum Service Levels: Fire and Rescue Services) (England) Regulations 2024, which were laid before this House on 8 February, be approved.

Draft Strikes (Minimum Service Levels: Fire and Rescue Services) (England) Regulations 2024

I voted against it and

On Wednesday 13 March 2024 the House of Commons considered the National Insurance Contributions (Reduction in Rates) (No.2) Bill. The Bill introduces a cut in the rate of primary (employee) Class 1 National Insurance contributions (NICs) from 10% to 8% and a cut in the rate of self-employed Class 4 NICs from 8% to 6%.

I was delighted to attend the St Patrick Day's celebration hosted by Conor McGinn MP and Karen Smyth MP.  His excellency Ireland's  Ambassador to the UK Martin Fraser was present and it was good to extend greetings on this special day. ☘️

On Tuesday 12 March the Budget resolutions were debated following the Chancellor's speech last Wednesday 6 March 2024.  I was called to speak during the debate just as  

Madame Deputy Speaker imposed a 7 minute time limit on backbench speeches: Here is my speech: 

Seven is my favourite number, Madam Deputy Speaker. It is a pleasure to

I was delighted to drop into the World Book Day launch in the Attlee Suite , as a World Book Day Champion, to support  their mission to promote reading for pleasure.  The National Literary Trust found that 1 in15 children do not own a book of their own.  the theme this year is to encourage

On Tuesday 5 March 24 there was a debate for Primary Care and I have ask the House the question:

"Equal access to primary care is so important, but the use of physician associates is downright dangerous. Does the Secretary of State agree that patients have the right to see a qualified GP and not be