D-Day Thursday, 6 June, 2024 What a very special morning. It was made extra special by the number of young adults and children who came to the D-Day service this morning in Mary Stevens Park. They are the voices of the future so that we never forget. Local News
Autumn Budget 2021 27th October 2021 Here are some of the key measures that have been announced in the Autumn Statement National Living Wage - increased by 6.6% to £9.50 an hour Universal Credit –... Westminster News
Online Safety Draft Committee 25th October 2021 It is an honour and privilege to sit on the Draft Online Safety Bill Joint Committee. Today I met Frances Haugen, the Facebook whistle blower. An incredible... Westminster News
Fantastic visit to Side By Side Theatre Company 23rd October 2021 I visited the Side by Side Theatre Company Stourbridge for actors and dancers with learning disabilities. This was for an open morning at the old church, which... Local News
Tributes paid to Sir David Amess 15th October 2021 Today we lost a dear friend and colleague in the most dreadful of circumstances. David Amess was the kindest of men. He will be greatly missed. My thoughts and... Westminster News
My Response to the Black Country Plan 11th October 2021 Today I gave my views to the Black Country Plan proposals and said that residents are opposed to building on greenfield sites at Pedmore and Wollaston Farm. I... Local News
Jobs Jobs Jobs 4th October 2021 At the conference in Manchester I spoke on the need to attract the best of talents to the region but also create our own homegrown talent – train, skill and... Speeches in Parliament
Visit to local Barnardos Store 2nd October 2021 I met with the team at Barnardo's yesterday. They are based on Stourbridge High Street. They have a terrific work ethic and the team were also really good fun... Local News
Promoted to Parliamentary Private Secretary for the Ministry of Defence 23rd September 2021 I am thrilled that I have been promoted in the Government reshuffle and I am now the senior Parliamentary Private Secretary (PPS) at the Ministry of Defence... Westminster News
