Big improvements for Kings Norton Station Monday, 20 May, 2024 When campaign across our area in 2019, a key pledge of mine was to see improvements in our public transport network, especially our trains. That is why I was delighted to fulfil my 2019 pledge and secure the funds needed to see the re-opening of the middle platform eyesore at Kings Norton train station. This will see more trains passing through the station, expanding capacity, and improving our... Local News
Covid update - job support 16th June 2020 We've protected 11,200 jobs in Birmingham Northfield with the Job retention scheme. That's 11,200 people who may have been made redundant if the government hadn... Local News
Covid update - transport 15th June 2020 Remember, from today face coverings are mandatory on public transport Articles
Shop local 15th June 2020 Today shops across our local area will start to reopen. I urge people to ensure they follow social distancing and the guidelines when out. But also please do... Local News
World Blood Donation Day 14th June 2020 Today, on World Blood Donation Day, I joined 35 MPs and Peers from all the main parties by writing to the Government asking them to change the rules so gay and... Local News
Food Trading Standards 12th June 2020 Los of people have contacted my office regarding food standards and the US trade deal. Protecting food standards was a part of our manifesto and I am committed... Local News
Churchill's Statue 11th June 2020 I find it very difficult to look at pictures tonight of our national cenotaph and statue of Winston Churchill being boarded up in advance of more planned... Opinions
Carers Week 9th June 2020 This week is Carers Week. I want to say a big thank to all the carers out there. Whether paid or unpaid. Whether your looking after a relative or work in a care... Local News
Update on Household Recycling Centres 8th June 2020 Following on from our successful campaign to get a booking system at Lifford Lane here are more details: https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/.../booking_system... Local News
D-Day anniversary 6th June 2020 Today we mark 76 years since D-Day. A time where we reflect and thank our countries veterans. They gave so much for our freedom today. From the soldiers... Articles