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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

It is always good to be out and about across my Aldridge-Brownhills constituency, but I was particularly pleased last week to make a return visit to the Aldridge Transport Museum, along with West...

The Boundary Commission's final recommendations have now been laid before Parliament, and I am delighted that following representations by a large number of constituents the Boundary Commission will...

Our National Health Service today celebrates its 75th Anniversary. This is an important moment for us all to celebrate the achievements of the NHS, to appreciate the vital role it plays in our...

Aldridge Methodist Church was a hive of activity when I called in on Saturday morning - with a coffee morning to raise funds in support of the work of Linking Lives Aldridge , and Bike2life offering...

As your Member of Parliament, I continue to speak out against the West Midlands Labour Police and Crime Commissioner’s decision to close our Police Station in Aldridge. Following the Government’s...