In recent weeks our national news has been dominated by a series of tragic events both in London and Manchester. Locally we have also had heart-breaking news which has profoundly affected the local community and our thoughts and prayers go ...
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As Parliament returns I want to say a big thank you to all of the residents across Aldridge-Brownhills who supported me at last weeks General Election, and indeed all who took part in that election, ensuring that our democracy and ...
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Knowing that constituents often raise the issues of litter and fly tipping with me. Last week, in the final question session to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs of this Parliament, I asked the Secretary of State to ...
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Today in the House of Commons Wendy Morton raised with the leader of the House the decision of Walsall Council not to participate in the trial of voter identification at forthcoming elections. ‘I am dismayed that Walsall Council should decline ...
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As I write this, the House is in Easter recess, which gives me time to spend meeting with constituents, catching up on casework, as well as visiting local schools, businesses and organisations. Since becoming your Member of Parliament almost two ...
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Last Friday (24th of March 2017) my Private Members Bill, The Local Audit (Public Access to Documents) Bill received its third reading and completed its journey through the House of Commons. The bill will give journalists, including citizen journalists, the ...
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I recently attended the Jo Cox Commission on Loneliness launch at the House of Commons in support of the commission and to find out about practical steps that can be taken to tackle loneliness amongst older people. As part of the Commission’s spotlight on older ...
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And so, last week the House of Lords finally accepted the Article 50 Bill that will authorise the Prime Minister to begin the formal process of leaving the EU, and the Queen has now formally given Royal Assent. This means ...
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The Government has announced an extra £220 million to relieve congestion on the Strategic Road Network of which £1.3 million has been allocated for improving the junction of the A5 and Chase Road in Brownhills. Wendy Morton MP said: “I ...
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Last week after an early start and breakfast in the constituency with a group of local businesses together with MEPs Anthea McIntyre and Dan Dalton, to discuss issues surrounding Brexit, skills and training, I headed to RAF Cosford with the ...
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