View from the House – ‘It’s a Whip’s Life’

View from the House – ‘It’s a Whip’s Life’

Constituents quite rightly ask me about my work in Parliament, and often they enquire about my role as a “Whip”. So, as something of a change for this weeks View from the House I have decided to share with you a View from the Whips Office. All the main political...
1st Walsall Wood Scout Group Visit

1st Walsall Wood Scout Group Visit

I was pleased to be able to join the 1st Walsall Wood Scout Group and their leader Lee Bragginton at their Adventure Walk recently. The Adventure Walk with the Beavers and the Cubs through the Shire Oak Nature reserve was both enjoyable and informative and everyone...
Further Economic Good News for Aldridge-Brownhills

Further Economic Good News for Aldridge-Brownhills

Last week’s economic figures show that employment remains at a record high and unemployment at a 40-year low. There are also 1.6 million more women in work than in 2010. The UK has the 3rd highest employment rate in the G7 and the rate of employment is now 75.6% – the...
Accord Housing Visit

Accord Housing Visit

I was pleased to visit the Accord Group recently and have the opportunity to see their factory and Innovation Way scheme and to hear more about the homes they are building. This innovative manufacturing and construction process is carried out in-house by the Accord...