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Tuesday, Mar 19

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Nicola Richards welcomes legislation creating the Independent Football Regulator

West Bromwich East MP, Nicola Richards, has welcomed the news that West Bromwich Albion and its fans are set to benefit from the creation of an Independent Football Regulator following the introduction of the Football Governance Bill.

Thursday, Mar 7

15

Statement on the withdrawal of government intervention at Sandwell Council

Nicola Richards, Member of Parliament for West Bromwich East, said: “Today the Government have announced that the Commissioners appointed to oversee improvements within Sandwell Council are being withdrawn.

Wednesday, Feb 28

14

Full injunction granted against car cruising in the Black Country

The High Court has granted local authorities in the Black Country, including Sandwell, a full and final injunction banning car cruising, or street racing, on local roads.

Tuesday, Feb 20

West Bromwich Shopmobility saved from Labour's closure plan

Labour-run Sandwell Council have been forced to withdraw proposals to close West Bromwich Shopmobility from its budget.

Friday, Feb 16

Nicola welcomes new investment in West Bromwich Albion

Statement from Nicola Richards on the news that Florida-based entrepreneur Shilen Patel and his father Dr Kiran C. Patel will take a 87.8% shareholding in West Bromwich Albion.

Tuesday, Feb 13

11

Constituency surgery availability

Nicola and her team hold advice surgeries for constituents in West Bromwich East to help with a range of local issues.

Monday, Feb 12

18

Hundreds attend latest Jobs and Careers Fair

Hundreds of people attended Nicola's latest Jobs and Careers Fair, the most recent in a string of events that are part of her #StriveToSucceed campaign.

Wednesday, Jan 31

14

Nicola co-chairs panel discussion on use of sexual violence by Hamas

Today, together with Sharon Hodgson MP, Nicola co-chaired a panel discussion on Hamas' barbaric use of sexual violence during the 7th October terrorists attacks on Israel.

Thursday, Jan 25

Speaking in Parliament's Holocaust Memorial Day debate

Nicola spoke in today's Holocaust Memorial Day debate in the House of Commons.

Protecting Britain's business interests in the Red Sea

Nicola raised the ongoing Houthi attacks on vessels in the Red Sea with the Business Minister in Parliament this morning.

Wednesday, Jan 24

Nicola raises Holocaust Memorial Day in PMQs

Nicola raised Holocaust Memorial Day during Prime Ministers Questions today in Parliament.

Thursday, Jan 11

Nicola meets pupils from The Priory Primary School in Parliament

Nicola met pupils from The Priory Primary School in Friar Park for a Q&A in the Houses of Parliament today during their visit to Westminster.

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Nominate your local for the PubAid Community Pub Hero Awards

Nicola is inviting constituents to nominate their kind-hearted local publicans for awards that recognise the contributions that pubs make to our local community.

Monday, Jan 8

16

MP to host latest Jobs and Careers Fair in West Bromwich

West Bromwich East MP, Nicola Richards, is hosting her latest Jobs and Careers Fair at Wesley Methodist Church in West Bromwich on Friday 9th February.

Friday, Dec 15

15

Christmas card competition winner revealed

Nicola revealed the winner of her annual Christmas Card competition in a visit to Hamstead Infant School.

Saturday, Dec 2

14

Nicola visits local traders to mark Small Business Saturday

Nicola visited local traders in West Bromwich Town Centre today to mark Small Business Saturday.

Friday, Dec 1

17

‘We can — and must — end HIV/AIDS as a public health threat by 2030’

This week, in the presence of a national treasure, the Government announced the next game-changing campaign to help us eliminate new cases of HIV by 2030.

Thursday, Nov 30

13

Nicola Richards welcomes new HIV testing funds for Sandwell General Hospital to mark World AIDS Day

Nicola has welcomed a landmark investment in new HIV testing funds for Sandwell General Hospital.

Tuesday, Nov 21

12

Oak House Museum to receive £125,000

Historical local landmark, The Oak House Museum, is going to receive £125,000 for urgent repairs from Historic England.

Wednesday, Nov 15

14

Hosting Parliamentary reception for Lung Cancer Awareness Month

Nicola teamed up with Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation and MSD to host a Parliamentary reception to mark Lung Cancer Awareness Month.

Tuesday, Nov 14

Nicola welcomes Dave Griffiths from West Bromwich Indoor Market to Downing Street

Nicola invited Dave Griffiths from Dave's Pets on West Bromwich Indoor Market to Downing Street for a reception celebrating Levelling Up champions.

Friday, Nov 10

Remembrance in West Bromwich East

Ahead of Armistice Day and Remembrance Sunday, Nicola laid tributes at local war memorials in Stone Cross, Wednesbury and West Bromwich.

Thursday, Nov 9

Representing West Bromwich East in the Parliament Garden of Remembrance

The House of Commons Constituency Garden of Remembrance is a tribute by Members of Parliament to those who have fought and sacrificed for our freedoms. Each year, Nicola plants a tribute to a local hero on behalf of everyone in West…

Tuesday, Nov 7

Football Regulator included in the King's Speech

Today's King's Speech set out the legislative agenda for the Government over the next year. After months of campaigning by local supporters' groups, Nicola Richards MP and others, the Government confirmed that an independent regulator for…

Friday, Oct 27

15

Penny Mordaunt MP visits the West Midlands

Alongside her duties representing constituents in Parliament, Nicola also serves as Parliamentary Private Secretary to Rt Hon. Penny Mordaunt MP, the Leader of the House of Commons.

Wednesday, Oct 25

Nicola speaks in support of legislation to ban unfair boycotts

Nicola spoke in Parliament in support of the Economic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) Bill that will end the practice of local councils boycotting nations in contravention of UK Government policy.

Monday, Oct 23

Raising the Metropolitan Police's actions during protests

Nicola has raised the actions of the Metropolitan Police during and after a protest in London that led to online abuse of an innocent third party. This led to the individual feeling unsafe in his own home thanks to the Police's public…

Friday, Oct 20

Please speak to loved ones about breast cancer screening before it is too late

The following is an op-ed piece written by Nicola Richards MP for the Express & Star.

Nicola meets founder of $1bn West Midlands based business

Two years ago, Nicola invited Ben Francis, founder and CEO of the fastest growing West Midlands business in history, Gymshark, to speak to students in West Bromwich about his career journey. Dozens of students from several schools in West…

Wednesday, Oct 11

AnyGirl Netball CIC

Yesterday, Nicola met Daisey Cotterill from AnyGirl Netball CIC. Daisey set up AnyGirl Netball in 2021, and has had an inspiring journey from starting out with just an an idea and a passion for helping young girls to where she is today,…