Responding on behalf of HM Opposition on Thursday 25 February 2021, I highlighted the Government's failure to compensate Windrush victims and its unlawful awarding of coronavirus contracts. You can read my full speech here: 

On Thursday 11 February 2021, I responded to the business statement by urging the Government to provide adequate financial support for those who need to self isolate. I also asked for a debate on the petition signed by over 100,000 of our constituents, about Indian farmers, whose families have taken part in a peaceful and dignified protest to protect their livelihoods. You can read my full speech below: 

Rt Hon Valerie Vaz MP criticised the loss of green space under Walsall’s Conservative Council and its failure to consult local people

Responding to the Business Statement on Thursday 4 February, I criticised the Government's broken promise to businesses and the loss of green space under Tory-led Walsall Council. You can read my full speech below: 

I have been contacted by many of my constituents about the recent events relating to peaceful protests by Indian farmers. Myself and 35 fellow MPs wrote to the Foreign Secretary to highlight these concerns on 3 December 2020. I wrote to the Foreign Secretary again on 3 February 2021 and asked him to raise these concerning events with the Indian Government as a matter of urgency. You can read my letter below: