2026

On 27 February 2026 I met with Network Rail representatives,  Matt Broad, Senior Public Affairs Manager and Adam Checkley, Infrastructure Director, with representatives from the Walsall Football Supporters’ Trust, Kiera Thorpe-Wood, Ray Dale and Bob Thomas to discuss the next steps on the campaign for improved accessibility at the station, which began in December 2022. 

As a member of the Panel of Chairs, I chaired the debate with this motion: “That this House has considered Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2026” on 26 February 2026. The motion was moved by Wera Hobhouse MP, Chair of the APPG on Eating Disorders, and responded to by Dr Zubir Ahmed, Minister for Health Innovation

I was delighted to meet President Roberta Metsola at an event held in Speaker’s House hosted by Mr Speaker Sir Lindsey Hoyle MP on 25 February 2026. Roberta Metsola was elected President of the European Parliament in January 2022, becoming the youngest ever person to occupy this role. In July 2024, she was re-elected to

The Bill was considered by House of Commons on February 2026. This legislation was introduced to enhance financial support for UK industries and exports by amending existing legislation to increase funding limits and facilitate greater investment.  Last year UK Export Finance provided around £14.5 billion of backing, supporting up to 70,000 jobs, including across key

I attended UNISON’s briefing for MPs on 24 February 2026. Unison have undertaken research highlighting how a lack of funding for local councils is severely undermining the ambitions contained within the Government’s Plan for Change. The figures for Walsall show: A 61% decrease in the number of Council-run libraries between 2010 and 2023; an 83%