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HANSARD Business of the HouseWhile visiting St Peter’s collegiate academy in my constituency, I spoke with Moses and Nana, pupils at the school. I was struck by how engaged they were with their schooling, and…16 Jul 2026HANSARD NATO SummitI am really pleased that the Foreign Secretary and the Prime Minister were able to discuss Sudan at the NATO summit, because it is the biggest humanitarian crisis the world is…09 Jul 2026HANSARDJury TrialsThe Solicitor General has just mentioned the early victims’ right to review, or the VRR. As a west midlands MP, I am proud that we were the first area in the country to trial the…09 Jul 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseWolverhampton community radio—101.8 WCR FM—in my constituency provides a vital service for people across the city. It gives a platform to local voices, community groups, charities…02 Jul 2026HANSARD Historical Forced AdoptionI am really grateful to the Prime Minister for his heartfelt statement and apology. As a man of faith, I struggle to see what possible religious justification there could have…02 Jul 2026HANSARDIsrael: E1 Zone ExpansionI welcome the Minister’s strong condemnation of the annexation of land in Gaza and the west bank. What reassurance can he give to Members of this House that no military components…01 Jul 2026HANSARDMagistrate Numbers1. What steps he is taking to increase the number of magistrates.30 Jun 2026HANSARDMagistrate NumbersAlthough I support the Government’s reform of the justice system to tackle the courts backlog, it is clear that more cases will be going to the magistrates court. Estimates…30 Jun 2026HANSARDHome Office and Ministry of JusticeNot long ago, I had a meeting with a group of barristers at Wolverhampton Crown court. They were grateful to the Government for uncapping the number of hearing days and trial…29 Jun 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseYesterday, during Women and Equalities questions, the Minister referred to the protection of the rights of trans people provided by the Supreme Court judgment, but I have…25 Jun 2026HANSARD Climate ChangeThe hon. Member is making an important speech. Climate change is one of those issues that my constituents contact me about all the time, particularly my young constituents. This…24 Jun 2026HANSARDFly-tipping: Residential AreasIn my constituency, fly-tipping remains a significant problem for local communities. Waste is dumped, and the council acts properly to remove the waste but it comes back again. As…23 Jun 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseLast week I visited St Regis Church of England academy in my constituency of Wolverhampton West, and I was impressed to see its outdoor learning space and nature reserve. This…18 Jun 2026HANSARD Courts and Tribunals BillMy hon. Friend will know that there has been quite a bit of opposition to having judge-only trials. Given that only 1% of the judiciary are black, does he agree that it is now…18 Jun 2026HANSARDHuman Rights: Supply ChainsI am grateful to my hon. Friend for securing the debate. As a long-time trade unionist, I am proud of the work this Government have done to secure employment rights in our…18 Jun 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseAt the beginning of last month, there were more than 1,600 applicants on the social housing register in Wolverhampton requiring a three-bedroom property, more than 270 of whom…04 Jun 2026HANSARDGeneral Strike Centenary CommemorationsSpeaking of local history, Wolverhampton, Bilston and District trades unions council has prepared a book on the 1926 general strike. In my hon. Friend’s experience, has he found…03 Jun 2026HANSARDEngagementsQ14. Every year, about 160 university students commit suicide. That is more than three every week, yet there is no established duty of care on universities to protect the health,…03 Jun 2026HANSARD Steel Industry (Nationalisation) BillWill the Secretary of State give way?21 May 2026HANSARD Steel Industry (Nationalisation) BillI did not mean to interrupt my right hon. Friend, but I thought this was an appropriate time to intervene. As a member of the GMB trade union executive council, I was pleased to…21 May 2026