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I have written to the West Midlands Mayor Andy Street regarding proposals to build a 300 space car park on green belt land in my constituency. As part of these proposals, mature trees are being removed along Birmingham Road without consulting local residents. I object to this ill-conceived project, which undermines the Mayor's public commitment
On 7 April 2021, I co-signed letters to the Prime Minister, Foreign Secretary and Health Secretary regarding the decision to place Pakistan and Bangladesh on the travel ‘red list’, with the ban coming into force at very short notice at 4am on 9 April 2021.
On Thursday 25 March 2021, I called for a clarification on the loss of green belt land in Walsall South and raised the case of my constituent who exports saddles to the European Union. You can read my full speech below:
On Monday 22 March 2021, I spoke on behalf of HM Opposition to a motion which appointed John Pullinger CB as the Chair of the Electoral Commission with effect from 1 May 2021 for the period ending on 30 April 2025. You can read my speech below:
Responding on behalf of HM Opposition, I highlighted the significant fall in UK exports and the challenges facing the fishing industry. I also paid tribute to PC Keith Palmer, as Monday will mark the fourth anniversary of his death. You can read my speech below:
On Friday 12 March 2021 the House of Commons considered 8 Private Members' Bills, 7 of which passed. Private Members' Bills are introduced by individual MPs or members of the Lords rather than by the Government. As with other Public Bills their purpose is to change the law as it applies to the general population. In my capacity
On Thursday 11 March 2021, I criticised the Government's management of public finances and its decision to increase council taxes during the pandemic. You can read my full speech below: