Here you can read the eNews for September 2026

As Chair of the All Party Parliament Group on Portugal I was delighted that the Session was addressed by the President of Portugal HE Mr Antonio Jose Seguro.

I was on the list to ask a question but was not called, this was my question:

Congratulations on your election. You have a unique position , your compatriots

I was on the list and was called to speak in the debate on the role of diasporas and migrants in developing social cohesion. only 2 minutes are allowed for speeches. The abbreviated speech can be found on the Council of Europe website. I am setting out my whole speech. 

"Thank you, Chair. And I want to

I attended as a delegate with the UK delegation to Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe in Strasbourg, the Fourth part of the 2026 Ordinary Session 28 September- 2 October 2026. in the morning session on Tuesday, the Secretary General (right) Mr Alain Berset gave his address to the delegates. We heard from Mr Johann Wadephul,

On 23 September 2026 I visited HMP Downview a women's secure prison to donate books to the Library. The books were donated by  the Reading Agency. In this year the Year of Reading I visited the library and saw the many activities that are provided by the Librarian and the Shannon Trust. I raised the issue of

I recognise this is an issue with strongly held ethical and moral positions on both sides of the debate, and I fully respect your views. Successive governments have taken the position that this is a matter of conscience for individual MPs. I support this approach. As you will know, the Terminally Ill Adults (End of

Spotify are embarking on a series Hometown where the home talent return to support the area they grew up with workshops and a concert.

It was good to hear Jorja greeted so warmly by the home crowd who enjoyed her set at the Walsall Arena on Sunday 6 September 2026.  Also present was Sureena Breckenridge MP.

I was delighted to attend and speak at the launch of the Warm Up Skill Up event at Delves Community Hall, Talke Road (5 Sept). Nancy Clarke -Hall organised and received Lottery Funding to help those who need to get back into work and upskill are supported. I mentioned in Japan, elderly support young people