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HANSARDTopical QuestionsI am delighted that the midlands metro tram line will connect Dudley with the rest of the west midlands. However, the construction has caused disruption to local businesses such…16 Jul 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseGMB union members at Glen Dimplex in my constituency have been on strike for five weeks over proposed workload changes. This week, after showing remarkable grit, they secured a…16 Jul 2026HANSARDIran Conflict: CeasefireDoes my hon. Friend agree that among the geopolitical military strategy and the diplomatic negotiations surrounding the conflict, we must not lose sight of the millions of…09 Jul 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseBlack Country Day is on 14 July, and we have a lot to celebrate. The Black Country was the heart of the industrial revolution, we have Dudley castle and the Wren’s Nest nature…09 Jul 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe UK’s green economy is worth more than £100 billion a year, and nearly half a trillion pounds in investment is in the pipeline. What steps is the Minister taking to ensure that…07 Jul 2026HANSARDDefence Investment PlanModern warfare has evolved from traditional mass troops to online cyber-attacks and drone-enabled conflict. We have seen that with the attacks on M&S and Jaguar Land Rover, and…30 Jun 2026HANSARD Asylum AccommodationI welcome the Government’s closure of the asylum seeker hotel in Dudley. It was a Conservative party policy that was a complete waste of taxpayers’ money. What steps is the…29 Jun 2026HANSARDTopical 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 2026HANSARD 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 2026