I welcomed the Government’s pledge to fully fund increased compensation for victims of the Infected Blood scandal — estimated at £1...

I called for urgent national action to tackle child and furniture poverty, delivering a speech in Parliament during a debate on giving...

I called on the Government to introduce stronger targeted sanctions against those responsible for war crimes and atrocities in Sudan....

I warned of a growing financial void in Redditch following the closure of three credit unions over the past decade. Speaking in a...

I have been elected an officer of the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Family Hubs. The cross-party group brings together MPs,...

I called for urgent reforms to deliver better outcomes for savers during a Commons debate on Financial Services Reform. Highlighting the...

I recently introduced the Schools (Allergy Safety) Bill which will fill vital safeguarding gaps in the current legislation. This Bill is...

On Wednesday evening, I took the difficult decision to vote against the Government’s welfare legislation, The Universal Credit and...

I secured a backbench business debate on allergy safeguarding at schools this week and raised with the Minister the need to take action...

I asked the Secretary of State if they will reverse the decisions of the last government and learn from the legacy of Sure Start centres...

I underlined the vital importance of Britain’s leadership in NATO to protect families in Redditch and across the UK. Speaking in...

I voted in support of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill. It was the most difficult and profound decision of my time in...

I welcomed new NHS data showing waiting lists at Worcestershire Acute Hospitals— including the Alexandra Hospital—have fallen by over...

I was delighted to welcome pupils from Harvington CofE First School to Parliament this week. The students impressed with their thoughtful...

Speaking in Parliament this week, I praised the success of Matchborough First School in transforming unused classrooms into vital nursery...

I welcomed Labour’s first Spending Review as a major win for Redditch and the Villages. The review delivers £29bn extra a year for the...

In a Commons debate, I celebrated Rusty’s Collectables—an exciting new independent business on Redditch high street. Run by local...

I welcomed a major campaign victory as the Government confirms new legislation this autumn requiring solar panels to be fitted on almost...

I led a major push in Parliament to raise awareness of gambling harm and champion the life-saving work of Redditch-based charity Gordon...

I spoke in Parliament to call for urgent action to improve dementia care, drawing on moving accounts from families in Redditch and the...