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HANSARDGeneral Practice Partnership ModelI am very grateful to the Government for all they have done to improve the NHS. On the different models of GPs, I have a local NHS trust chain of GPs called Your Health…14 Jul 2026HANSARDCoastal Communities: Isolation and Hidden DeprivationI know that older and vulnerable populations are often supported by naval clubs, particularly in coastal areas, but also across the country. In West Bromwich, unfortunately, our…14 Jul 2026HANSARD State of Climate and NatureOver the past few weeks, the Black Country turned red hot in this intense heatwave, which is most impacting vulnerable people, particularly elderly people. Because of the urban…13 Jul 2026HANSARD Civil Service PensionsAngela, from Great Barr, worked for the civil service for 42 years. She was looking forward to retirement but it became a nightmare when, despite her long and loyal service, she…06 Jul 2026HANSARDDiscrimination against Trans People1. What steps she is taking to help tackle discrimination against trans people.24 Jun 2026HANSARDDiscrimination against Trans PeopleI recently spoke to a trans woman at my coffee morning. She was in tears, as she feels that life for trans people in Britain has gone backwards. She was always able to live and…24 Jun 2026HANSARDDiscrimination against Trans PeopleI recently spoke to a trans woman at my coffee morning. She was in tears, as she feels that life for trans people in Britain has gone backwards. She was always able to live and…24 Jun 2026HANSARDMedia Green PaperGiven that we are in a world of fake news, and the impact of that on public trust, I really welcome the Secretary of State’s work to modernise the prominence regime. The BBC is…24 Jun 2026HANSARDDiscrimination against Trans People1. What steps she is taking to help tackle discrimination against trans people.24 Jun 2026HANSARDSchools Funding4. What steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to increase levels of funding for schools.22 Jun 2026HANSARDSchools FundingEaton Valley primary school in West Bromwich has enthusiastically embraced net zero, and the Government have supported it by putting solar panels on the roof, providing a battery…22 Jun 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsT5. Forced adoptions are a shameful stain on the history of our country, so I was very pleased to see the Secretary of State announce that the Government will apologise for the…22 Jun 2026HANSARDRoad Safety15. What steps she is taking to improve road safety.11 Jun 2026HANSARDRoad SafetyI was grateful to the Secretary of State for visiting Kenrick Way in my constituency last year, which is used as a racetrack by dangerous car cruisers, making residents’ lives…11 Jun 2026HANSARDClimate-related Transition PlanBritain has been overly reliant on oil and gas for decades, and fossil fuel companies have profited hugely from that. I was glad to see the CBI report today, which said that the…02 Jun 2026HANSARDClimate-related Transition Plan5. What steps he is taking to ensure the effective implementation of his Department's climate-related transition plan.02 Jun 2026HANSARD Health BillWill the Secretary of State confirm that the heart of this Bill is about modernising the NHS and reducing inequalities across this country, and that since my constituency has the…01 Jun 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseAngela and Terry, a couple from my constituency, were the proud owners of Otis, a little three-legged shih tzu dog. Angela, who is in her 80s, was walking Otis a few weeks ago…21 May 2026HANSARDIndustrial StrategyThe future of the car industry is in electric and automated vehicles, and the west midlands and the UK have always been leaders in car manufacturing across the world. Can the…21 May 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsIn the past six months, the black country was rocked by two horrific cases of Sikh women being raped in racially aggravated assaults. The two attacks shook the entire community to…19 May 2026