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  • Valerie presents Busil Jones Primary with books at Summer Fair

    • 21/06/2025
    • Posted by: Valerie Vaz MP
    • Category: Local News, News
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    I was delighted to be invited to the Busil Jones Primary Summer Fair on 21 June 2025 in Bloxwich and gave a gift of House of Commons Mints to the Head for the staff. I am with the Head Nicola Baylis and met the staff who were helping out with the fair. The School have

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  • Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: Report Stage and Third Reading

    • 20/06/2025
    • Posted by: Valerie Vaz MP
    • Category: News
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    The House of Commons met to debate the next stages of the Bill on 13 and 20 June 2025. The amendments that I tabled were grouped in Group 2 to be debated on but I did not push them to a vote. My amendments were: 1 1A. Amendment to require consultation for guidance on the

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  • Press Release: Valerie Welcomes Expansion of Free School Meals For Pupils in Walsall and Bloxwich

    • 19/06/2025
    • Posted by: Valerie Vaz MP
    • Category: Press Releases
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    I am delighted that children and families in Walsall and Bloxwich will be supported by the Government’s plans to expand eligibility for Free School Meals to all households on Universal Credit from the start of the 2026 school year. This will make life easier and more affordable for parents who struggle the most, as the

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  • Information On E-Bikes for Disabled Users

    • 16/06/2025
    • Posted by: Valerie Vaz MP
    • Category: Local News, News
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    A constituent contacted me regarding the use of an E-bike. While the government offers advice on electric bike rules: https://www.gov.uk/electric-bike-rules, the rules are silent on the use of twist-and-go throttles for people with disabilities. The Minister Simon Lightwood MP provided a helpful response to my letter to him on behalf of my constituent which I

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  • Important Information on Air India Flight AI171

    • 13/06/2025
    • Posted by: Valerie Vaz MP
    • Category: News
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    I have received the following information from the High Commission of India: “Following the tragic accident involving Air India Flight AI171 from Ahmedabad to Gatwick, next of kin or relatives of any passengers on board can contact the High Commission on our emergency number 07768765035 with regard to emergency visa assistance to travel to India

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