by Wendy Morton MP | Friday 14th July 2023 | News
Today is Black Country Day and events and celebrations are taking place across the local area. The Black Country gained its name in the mid nineteenth century and it is thought to refer to the smoke from many ironworking foundries and forges around at the time. It is...
by Wendy Morton MP | Thursday 13th July 2023 | News
I recently led a Westminster Hall debate on removing the cap on charity lotteries fundraising. Charity lotteries, or social lotteries, as they are more formally known, generate over £400 million a year for charities and good causes the length and breadth of Great...
by Wendy Morton MP | Wednesday 12th July 2023 | News
Last week I was delighted to visit the One Stop Distribution Centre in Brownhills, where I had a tour to look at the behind-the-scenes process that takes place before we see the products on our shelves. I looked at the many areas that come together to enable the...
by Wendy Morton MP | Tuesday 11th July 2023 | News
Education plays a vital role in addressing the skills gap in our workforce. That is why in the recent House of Commons debate on ‘Adult and Further Education’ I contributed to the debate. Throughout my contribution, I showcased the work of Mayor Andy Street who has...
by Wendy Morton MP | Monday 10th July 2023 | News
This weekend was the 50th Pelsall Carnival and what a great event it was. Even the showers of rain didn’t dampen the atmosphere. It was an honour to be asked to take part in the Carnival Royalty Crowning ceremony and presentations, and to join the procession together...
