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PRESS INFORMATION – 7 JANUARY 2026– For immediate Release RT HON VALERIE VAZ MP PRESENTS PETITION ON LEATHER MUSEUM IN THE HOUSE OF COMMONS Rt Hon Valerie Vaz MP said: “Just before the House rose for Christmas on 18 December 2025, I presented a petition in Parliament on behalf of the residents in Walsall and

PRESS INFORMATION – 30 DECEMBER 2025– FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE RT HON VALERIE VAZ MP QUESTIONS DECISION TO APPROVE £50M FREE SCHOOL AMID FALLING ROLLS Rt Hon Valerie Vaz MP said: “On 9 December 2025 I met with the Minister for Children and Families, Josh MacAlister MP, with headteachers and a school governor from schools in

Walsall Council Cabinet decided on 24 September 2025 to sell Walsall Leather Museum to Walsall College. Despite it being ‘called-in’, the Council confirmed their decision on 14 October 2025 against the wishes of constituents. I have written to the National Trust, Historic England, and Arts Council England, urging them to intervene and save Walsall Leather

I secured a debate in Westminster Hall on 12 November 2025: That this House has considered the governance and accountability of Public Bodies. Here is the text of my full speech: “I beg to move,That this House has considered the governance and accountability of public bodies. It is a pleasure to serve under you for

Walsall Council Cabinet’s decision on 24 September 2025 to close Walsall Leather Museum has outraged everyone interested in heritage. This decision was called in, to be reviewed on 14 October 2025. Diligent scrutiny should expose the lack of transparency of the decision and push the Council to preserve heritage and create opportunities for the future.