World Book Day 2024

World Book Day 2024

Today marks #WorldBookDay 2024, providing a chance to advocate for reading for enjoyment and ensuring every child has access to their own book.  World Book Day is a significant initiative aiming to boost nationwide reading habits. I encourage parents, grandparents,...
The Great British Spring Clean

The Great British Spring Clean

This year marks the 70th anniversary of Keep Britain Tidy.   The ninth Great British Spring Clean campaign will run from 15th to 31st March, bringing together individuals, community groups, schools, businesses, and councils to enhance our local environment.  I will be...
knife crime prevention

knife crime prevention

In Parliament last week I once again raised the concerning issue of violent knife crime, which has a devastating impact on individuals, families, and communities across the country. A recent documentary by The Express and Star titled ‘Grief’ serves as a...
The Midland Rail Hub (MRH)

The Midland Rail Hub (MRH)

I am delighted to share the news that Network Rail has initiated the process of selecting partners to join the Midlands Rail Hub (MRH) Alliance.   This initiative aims to enhance passenger services, increase capacity, and improve connectivity, linking our future...