The Israel-Hamas Conflict Wednesday, 8 May, 2024 The narrative below explains my position, but to be clear: I want to ensure that this conflict, which has cost so many lives already, can be brought to a halt. Recent acts of extreme violence in Israel have raised concerns about the tactics employed by Hamas, and the question of how Israel should respond is not easy. Hamas leaders have publicly stated that "...we will repeat the October 7th attack... Articles
World Book Day - who remembers these books? 7th March 2024 This week, we celebrated World Book Day. On World Book Day, we celebrate the importance of reading. Reading was an important aspect of my childhood, as I am... Local News
National Supermarket Employee Day 4th March 2024 This week I also visited Tesco in Castlegate, Dudley, to talk to staff about National Supermarket Employee Day, which took place on the 22nd February... Local News
Revisiting the inspiring and hardworking Beacon Centre for the Blind 3rd March 2024 This week it was also a pleasure to return to the Beacon Centre for the Blind in Sedgley. The CEO Lisa Cowley and the team clearly work incredibly hard, and I... Local News
Founders Day at Bramford Primary School 2nd March 2024 I thank Bramford Primary School for inviting me to their Founders’ Day assembly to celebrate the school being part of The Griffins School Trust. All of the... Local News
Securing the future of Gornal's Judo Club 1st March 2024 It was great this week to pop by and meet the team at Dudley Judo Club in Gornal They’re doing a fantastic job at spreading the benefits of martial arts and I... Local News
Is The Clifton in Dudley really the worst Wetherspoons in the country? 29th February 2024 I was shocked - and more than a bit surprised - to read a newspaper article that named The Clifton in Sedgley as the worst Wetherspoons in the country. I just... Local News
Questioning the Home Secretary on military long service medals 28th February 2024 I was recently fortunate to ask a question of the Home Secretary. I raised an important issue relating to police long service medals, and if they can be awarded... Local News
Notice Served on Owners of Crooked House 27th February 2024 The demolition of the Crooked House shook our community here in Dudley and across the Black Country, so it’s fantastic news that an enforcement notice has been... Local News
Environment Agency respond to concerning Crooked House landfill 26th February 2024 Also on the topic of the Crooked House, a number of residents have been expressing concern regarding the abandoned landfill operated by Himley Environmental Ltd... Local News
