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In my speech in the Queen’s Speech debate I called for the introduction of a windfall tax to ease the cost of living crisis. On Tuesday 17 May I voted on an amendment to the Queen’s Speech tabled by HM Opposition: “At end add ‘but respectfully regret that the Gracious Speech fails to announce a windfall

On Tuesday 17 May 2022 I spoke in the debate on the Queen’s Speech. The Government’s legislative programme for the year ahead is set out in the Queen’s Speech. This year, 38 prospective pieces of legislation have been outlined. The theme chosen by the Government for the day’s debate was “Tackling Short and Long-Term Cost

Valerie with co-chairs of the PPA, Nathalie Loiseau MEP and Sir Oliver Heald QC MP In January 2022 I was appointed to the UK-EU Parliamentary Partnership Assembly (PPA), a new forum to enable members of both Parliaments to exchange views on the relationship between the UK and the EU. On Thursday 12 May and Friday 13 May

On 10 May 2022 a new Parliamentary session was opened with the State Opening of Parliament. The Queen was unable to attend who was represented by the Prince of Wales.  The process starts when MPs assemble in the House of Commons Chamber waiting for a message to be “summoned” by Black Rod.  Black Rod processes

Darlaston won the Playoff Final 2-1 on Saturday 7 May 2022 with an outstanding goal in the 96th minute, winning promotion to the Midland League Premier Division. I was at the exciting game against Stapenhill to see Darlaston go up alongside 500 other supporters.
The family of former Darlaston striker Leon Taylor were in the crowd to watch the game. The team’s performance was a fitting tribute to Leon, who passed away in November 2021.Darlaston taking their place in the Premier Division will be the first time in the club’s 184 year history that they will be playing in Step 5 of the National League system. This is extraordinary only years after the club had to close. Congratulations to everyone involved at the club on their victory.