
2025
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Statement on the Global Sumud Flotilla
- 04/10/2025
- Posted by: Valerie Vaz MP
- Category: Local News, News
No CommentsThe Global Sumud Flotilla which was on a humanitarian mission to Gaza to provide Aid was intercepted on 2 October 2025 with activists including my constituent Sijaad Hussain on board. I was contacted by the family of my constituent Mr Sijaad Hussain on 2 October 2025 when the boat “All In” was intercepted and soon
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Valerie signs Global Sumud Flotilla letter to Foreign Secretary
- 25/09/2025
- Posted by: Valerie Vaz MP
- Category: News
I am a signatory to a letter to the Foreign Secretary about the safety of those on board the Flotilla.
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Valerie visits Gurdwara in Caldmore
- 24/09/2025
- Posted by: Valerie Vaz MP
- Category: Local News, News
I visited the Guru Nanak Gurdwara in Caldmore on Sunday 14 September 2025 to speak to the Trustees and I was also able to speak to the congregation following the horrific attack on a young Sikh woman who was subjected to racial abuse by 2 men who sexually assaulted her. This young woman was on
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Valerie Slams Leather Museum Closure Plans
- 23/09/2025
- Posted by: Valerie Vaz MP
- Category: Press Releases
My constituents and I are astonished that the Cabinet of Walsall MBC will agree to a report at their meeting on Wednesday 24 September 2025 to close the Leather Museum destroying the cultural heritage of Walsall. Walsall Leather Museum is the top attraction on Trip Advisor, attracting international visitors and receiving a ‘Travellers’ Choice’ award
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The United Kingdom Recognises the State of Palestine
- 22/09/2025
- Posted by: Valerie Vaz MP
- Category: News
The UK formally recognised a Palestinian State on 21 September 2025, as part of our ongoing effort to protect the viability of a two-state solution and create a path towards lasting peace for the Israeli and Palestinian people. Dr Husam Zomlot, the Head of the Palestinian Mission to the UK, on 15 September 2025 met