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I was pleased to support the Guide Dogs’ Open Door Campaign in Parliament recently.   Recent research conducted by Guide Dogs found that 81% of guide dog owners have been refused access to a...

It’s always a pleasure to pop into Streetly Community Library and catch up with Dominque and her team who offer an increasing range of services and activities for local residents including computer...

It was good to be able to be able to attend the Committee Stage of the Child Support Collection (Domestic Abuse) Bill and support this important piece of legislation. This seeks to help victims of...

It was a pleasure to be in Parliament for the recent visit of HM King Charles III as Members from the House of Commons and House of Lords offered their Thanksgiving and Remembrance for our late...

This summer South Staffs Water experienced a criminal cyber attack. Since that time the company has been working to resolve the issue, track down those responsible, and bolster their cyber security....

I was pleased to speak in last week’s debate on the Government’s proposed Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill. As part of my contribution to the debate I welcomed the commitment by Ministers to...

It was lovely to join the Staffordshire Band on Saturday evening at their Christmas Concert. The band, as many will know, was formed over 100 years ago and originally named the Walsall Wood...

I was delighted to be able to attend the recent event held by Cat’s Protection to highlight cat welfare issues. With 11 million pet cats in the UK, cats are undoubtedly one of the UK’s most popular...

The deadline to claim your cost-of-living Pension Credit payment is fast approaching. You could be entitled to additional £324 payment, but you must apply by Sunday 18th December to qualify. Make...