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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.