On 21 May 2024 I chaired the debates in Westminster Hall from 2.30pm -5.30pm. There were 3 debates: 2.30pm Bus Services in England and the member in charge was Jonathan Gullis ( Stoke on Trent North). With a vote in between the second…
I was delighted to visit the Chelsea flower show to discuss the issues in the Agricultural Industry. The Chelsea Flower show came 5th in world to do list. it is a show of excellence and creativity and is now in its 111 year. It showcases…
The Inquiry into the Infected Blood Inquiry published its report on 20 May 2024. Chaired by Sir Brian Langstaff a former Judge of the High Court it runs to 7 volumes. This is the Summary of the report: “Patients have received blood or…
On Wednesday 15 May 2024, the House of Commons considered the Criminal Justice Bill. The Bill contains various measures which the Government says will protect the public, give the police the powers they need to cut crime and anti-social…
It was good to meet the team from REACT who are involved in supporting Government organisation in times of national pandemic. React played a part in Walsall in helping to administer the vaccine. The volunteers are former service people who…
On 12 May 2024 I appeared on BBC Sunday Politics from the Midlands. The other guest was Daniel Kawczynski MP. You can view the BBC Sunday Politics show on the website
I celebrated with the Portuguese community, the 25 April Carnation Revolution at the Portuguese Embassy on Wednesday 8 May 2024. The Carnation revolution so called because people threw carnations at the soldiers and tanks that rolled in to…
I attended the launch of the Report ” Force for Good Impact Report, which was launched by Merlin Entertainment and the Purpose Coalition wirth Rt Hon Justine Greening on Wednesday 8 May 2024 in the House of Commons. The Coalition measures…
On Wednesday 8 May 2024, the House of Commons considered the Finance (No.2) Bill in a Committee of the Whole House. The Bill implements a number of tax changes, including those announced at the Spring Budget on 6 March. Key measures in the…
Derbyshire Day was celebrated with many small businesses who brought their products to the Jubilee Room in the House of Commons on Wednesday 8 May 2024. The event was organised by Pauline Latham MP. I was delighted to sample home made ice…
The Catholic Bishop’s Conference of England and Wales held a briefing for Parliamentarians with Fr Gabriel Romanelli Catholic priest of the Holy Family Parish in Gaza on Tuesday 223 April 2024. Fr Gabriel said he has been in the Holy Land…
On Tuesday 23 April 2024 I presented a petition on behalf of my constituents as part of the campaign to ensure that compensation is paid to the victims of infected blood immediately. I said: This petition is from the residents of Walsall…
On Monday 22 April I attended an event to highlight the work of Muslim Aid a well know charity that works to support people to help them with education for the children, food and water. the event was hosted by Afzhal Khan MP. there was a…
I chaired the debate at Westminster Hall on the 25 April 2024. This was an interesting debate more so because I have received a lot of emails from constituents. The Government’s position was set out during the debate: The UK was one of the…
Although I welcomed the introduction of this long overdue Bill, I remain of the opinion that it is not fit for purpose. It contains numerous defects, deficiencies, omissions and loopholes that would allow the minority of disreputable…
The Football Governance Bill had its second reading on Tuesday 23 April 2024. This is a landmark bill which establishes a regulator which will ensure clubs are regulated with a light touch but with sanctions if necessary. There will be a…
The Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill returned to the Commons for Consideration of Lords Messages. 1. That this House disagrees with the Lords in their Amendment 3G. Division No. 130. I voted No. Ayes: 306 Noes: 229 and the…
A motion was made and the Question put, that the period on the expiry of which proceedings on the Economic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) Bill shall lapse in pursuance of paragraph (13) of Standing Order No. 80A shall be…
It was with great sadness that I heard of the death of Peter Madeley, Political Editor at the Express and Star. I attended his funeral service which took place at The Orthodox Church of the Nativity of the Mother of God which is in Sun…
The Lords having voted on the Government amendments sent these amendments back to the Commons. 1 That this House disagrees with the Lords in their Amendment 1D. The House divided. Division No. 124 Ayes: 306 Noes: 240 Lords Amendment 1D…
I was pleased to vote in favour of the Government Bill at Second reading on the bill with the full title: A Bill to Make provision about the supply of tobacco, vapes and other products, including provision prohibiting the sale of tobacco…
Today Tuesday 16 April 2024 I chaired 2 debates in Westminster Hall. The first one from 9.30am -11.00 on Food Waste and Food Distribution and moved by Jo Gideon ( Stoke on Trent Central) The 2nd debate from 11-11.30am was Citizens’…
On 15 April 2024 the Lords sent back to the Commons their amendments to the Bill: the amendments were put to the House. this is sometimes known as Ping – Pong as the amendments pass between the Commons and the Lords. 1 That this House…
I have added my name to this letter of cross-party Parliamentarians on famine in Gaza, demanding that Israel stops using starvation as a weapon of war, demanding the restoration of UK funds to UNRWA and on the UK government to put pressure…
I have signed the cross-party letter calling on the government to immediately suspend arms sales to Israel. The letter was signed by 135 parliamentarians, from parties across the political spectrum.
I was delighted to take part in the procession to celebrate Vaisakhi. We processed from the Gurdwara in Caldmore to the Gurdwara in Pleck. There was a huge crowd of the Sikh community, more than last year, who took part. It was good to see…
The Women’s Institute have today produced and published on 26 March 2024 an important report on “Understanding the Experiences of Autistic and ADHD women. I spoke to Pippa Simov about her experience. There is an under diagnosis. Between…
There was a reception hosted by the Rt Hon Sir Lindsay Hoyle MP on the 20 March 2024 for the Speaker of the Republic of Korea Kim Jin-Pyo and members of the Korean parliamentary delegation. It was good to exchange views. The Ambassador to…
On Tuesday 19 March 2024 the House of Commons considered the Trade (Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership) Bill. In July 2023, the UK formally agreed to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for…
I was pleased to meet a delegation form the Assembly of the Republic of Kosovo on Monday 19 March 2024. In the delegation was Ms Arbereshe Kryeziu Hyseni MP Chair of the Foreign Affairs ands Diaspora Committee, other members of the Foreign…