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I signed Early Day Motion (EDM) #314 following the announcement of plans to reduce the number of staff working in the BBC Regional Political Unit based at Millbank by over a third.
“I asked the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities & Local Government to “call-in” the application for a Gypsy, Roma & Traveller Transit Site at Narrow Lane before Walsall Council’s Planning Committee approved it at their meeting on Thursday 15 July 2021. This application will seriously undermine the Government’s national policy commitments, as well as
It was a very sad day at Sandwell Crematorium on the 19 July 2021. A service was held to remember the life of George Makin, a local journalist. George was steeped in journalism in Walsall and also had other interest such as in politics and photography. It was very sad to hear of his passing
On Wednesday 14 July 2021 I spoke in the Second Reading of the Health and Care Bill. You can read my speech below:
On Tuesday 13 July 2021, the House of Commons voted on whether to reduce spending on international aid from 0.7% to 0.5% of national income. I voted against cuts to international aid, however the motion to reduce spending on international aid passed by Ayes: 333 - Noes: 299.
On Tuesday 13 July 2021, I signed a cross-party letter to the Chancellor calling for the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme to be extended until March 2022 for jobs in the aviation, travel, and tourism sectors.
I commemorated Srebrenica Memorial Day on Sunday 11 July 2021, a day in which we pay tribute to the victims of the Bosnian genocide by remembering the consequences of hatred and send a clear message to future generations to say "Never Again".
I attended the NHS Parliamentary Awards on Wednesday 7 July 2021 to support Darlaston Family Practice who were representing the Midlands in the category of Excellence in Primary Care.