New Law Protecting Children from Coercion & Abuse

New Law Protecting Children from Coercion & Abuse

I was pleased to support my Parliamentary colleagues in ensuring children are protected from coercion and abuse, through the raising of the age of marriage & civil partnerships in England & Wales from 16 to 18. The Marriage and Civil Partnership (Minimum Age)...
World Book Day 2023

World Book Day 2023

Today is World Book Day 2023 and an opportunity to promote reading for pleasure, offering every child and young person the chance to have a book of their own. Spending just 10 minutes a day reading and sharing stories with children can make a crucial difference to...
A new Knife Disposal Bin for Aldridge

A new Knife Disposal Bin for Aldridge

I was honoured to join The James Brindley Foundation at the launch of their first knife disposal bin in Aldridge last Friday. With more bins planned across the Borough this is an important part of their #SaferStreets initiative, helped by tremendous support from local...