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HANSARDTopical QuestionsSadly, the recent closures of family-run businesses, such as Scent from Dudley, Black Star Ghanaian product and Family Bargains hardware in Dudley, are symptomatic of a wider…15 Jun 2026 · 5d agoHANSARD Business of the HouseOne in four women and one in six men experience domestic abuse in their lifetime. Members of Parliament employ more than 4,000 staff in this place, yet there remain minimal…11 Jun 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsDudley has high levels of deprivation and health inequality. That is why I am campaigning to bring healthcare to Dudley town high street. Will the Minister meet me to discuss how…09 Jun 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsSadly, last week Dudley town centre fell victim to vandalism again. The new central seating area was damaged, impacting local businesses and footfall. I welcome the Government’s…08 Jun 2026HANSARDDigital Safety: ChildrenHealth misinformation and disinformation on social media is not harmless; it is a growing and serious threat to public health. We have already seen cases in which harmful online…08 Jun 2026HANSARDMilburn Review: Interim ReportDudley has one of the highest levels of NEETs in the country, and the highest levels of deprivation. After my NEETs roundtable in February, stakeholders wanted better data,…02 Jun 2026HANSARDMurder of Henry NowakThe death of Henry Nowak is a horrifying tragedy, and my thoughts are with his family, friends and community. We must honour the words of his father by not using this tragedy to…02 Jun 2026HANSARD Health BillToday, we stand at a defining moment for our healthcare system. We face a ballooning NHS budget and a social care system in crisis. We ask ourselves what must change to reduce…01 Jun 2026HANSARDAllied Health ProfessionalsHappy St George’s day to everyone in the Chamber. As a physiotherapist, I am immensely grateful to have the opportunity to co-lead this debate on the contribution of allied health…23 Apr 2026HANSARDEngagementsIn 2022, my constituent Masi Sibanda dropped her 14-month-old son Noah off at nursery, like any other day. Tragically, it would be the last time Masi would see her son alive. A…22 Apr 2026HANSARD Osteoporosis and Bone HealthI beg to move, That this House has considered osteoporosis and bone health. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Lewell. As a practising physiotherapist, I have…22 Apr 2026HANSARD Osteoporosis and Bone HealthI believe that we should be rolling those services out across the entire country, and I will come on to that in the rest of my speech. I am sure that the Minister will also…22 Apr 2026HANSARD Osteoporosis and Bone HealthThe hon. Member comes to this with a lot of experience. I agree that people do not know what osteoporosis is, which is why we are having this debate. It is important to discuss…22 Apr 2026HANSARD Osteoporosis and Bone HealthIf someone says physio, I am always going to say, “Yes, yes, yes,” behind them. I agree with my hon. Friend that we should roll out physiotherapists and the multidisciplinary…22 Apr 2026HANSARD Osteoporosis and Bone Healthindicated dissent.22 Apr 2026HANSARDYouth Centres: Dudley8. What steps she is taking to support youth centres in Dudley.16 Apr 2026HANSARDYouth Centres: DudleyYouth centres such as High Oak in Dudley, run by Angela Edwards, are finding it harder each year to stay open because of insecure funding, despite Dudley having some of the…16 Apr 2026HANSARD Women’s Health StrategyI warmly welcome the women’s health strategy. I recently visited the Navigating Our Womanhood Together bus in Dudley, which supports women’s health from menstruation to menopause,…16 Apr 2026HANSARDPride in Place: Community SpacesThe Pride in Place funding in Dudley is being divided between two constituencies, risking the dilution of its impact. Given the high levels of deprivation among many of my…13 Apr 2026HANSARDMiddle EastI welcome the Prime Minister’s statement and commend his leadership in steering the UK clear of the Iran conflict and blockade. During this war, healthcare centres, hospitals and…13 Apr 2026