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I was delighted to meet Walsall Academy based in Bloxwich with their teacher Mr Collier who teaches Humanities . The Group of 13-17 year olds visited Parliament. The Education and Engagement Centre provided an excellent workshop and I answered questions about my work in Parliament.  I was asked about votes at 16 and I took

The British Beauty Council held a drop in in the Jubilee Room on Parliament on Monday 25 January 2026 to highlight the key findings from the Value of Beauty Report and the event was hosted by Carolyn Harris MP. The key findings showed that in 2024 the Industry contributed £30 billion to the UK GDP

I visited Primark in the Town Centre and met the Manager Fiona Staack and spoke to the staff about the store and the challenges they face in this Winter of Action.  Primark provides employment that is caring, dynamic and rewards staff. They also employ students both at their home town and where they study at

On 22 January 2026 as a member of the Panel of Chairs,  I chaired the debate: “That this House has considered the International Day of Education.” The debate was moved by Bambous Charalmbous MP, and the Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, Stephen Doughty MP responded. The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 24 January