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I was delighted to visit North Walsall Primary Academy on Friday 2 May 2025. Mrs Khera showed me around the school and I met some of the children who visited Parliament last month. The children said they thoroughly enjoyed the education centre and the information they received about Parliament and the question and answer session
I am keen to promote reading for pleasure amongst children of all ages. One of the ideas I had was to ensure children have access to books at the landmark breakfast clubs. I first mentioned this in December 2024 at the evidence session held by the APPG on Publishing of which I am Co-Chair. When
Goldsmith Primary was one of the first 750 schools selected to offer a free breakfast club for parents and children who need them.
The children arrive and are given a choice of healthy cereal, crumpets, beans and porridge. It was a lively session and there were over 100 pupils in two different halls. I helped to serve
I consider that every child should have access to a library. Many of the primary schools in Walsall and Bloxwich have libraries in their schools.
On my visit to Goldsmith Primary Academy on 2 May 2025, I was enchanted to visit the library and the Headteacher, Max Wakeman (pictured above) showed me around the library. I
Here you can read the eNews for April 2025
Here is my statement on the events at Pahalgam, Kashmir.
I condemn the senseless act of violence that took place on 22 April 2025 in Baisaran Valley, Pahalgam, Kashmir when gunmen opened fire on 26 innocent civilians, including 25 tourists and a tour guide who bravely attempted to disarm an attacker.
Baisaran Valley is a popular destination
The Committee Stage of the Bill was held from 27 February to 18 March 2025. The Bill returned to the Commons for the Report Stage on 29 April 2025.
The Bill is intended to safeguard public money and protect the economic well-being of the country by reducing public sector fraud, error and debt, making provisions to
LACA-the school food people (Local Authority Caterers Association), hosted 'The Great School Lunch' on 29 April 2025. It was good to meet to LACA representatives and school caterers about the importance and challenges of providing school meals.
LACA are the leading professional body representing over 1000 members from across the school food sector. These members are responsible for