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
The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust and their superb apprenticeship programme 10th February 2024 The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust apprenticeship programme is superb. I hugely enjoyed meeting so many apprentices in different hospital departments. Thank... Local News
Cutting Beer Duty - why I supported a letter written to the Chancellor 8th February 2024 The above letter - addressed to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt - has received my personal support. The letter asks the Chancellor to consider a... Local News
Sampling local cask ales at the Reindeer 8th February 2024 This week I visited another of Duydley's pubs, the Reindeer Sports Bar and Grill. I enjoyed one of their local cask ales, sharing the quality pint with Dave. I... Local News
Jolly Crispin - the story of a thriving heritage pub in Dudley 6th February 2024 This week, I visited one of Dudley's traditional pubs - the Jolly Crispin in Upper Gornal. And accompanying me, the Save our Heritage Pubs campaigners: Ian... Local News
Priory Park uplifted by Boxing Club 4th February 2024 The Priory Park Pavilion, which used to operate as a cafe, has sadly been closed for some time. So it is amazing to hear about efforts made by the Priory Park... Local News
6 Months since the destruction of the Crooked House 3rd February 2024 I can't believe it has officially been six months since the destruction of the Crooked House. It was great to attend an event commemorating the Crooked House on... Local News
Blue Brick Pub: another of our heritage pubs in need of saving 2nd February 2024 Another heritage pub has caught my eye this week in Dudley: The Blue Brick Pub. Dating from 1856, there is no doubt the Blue Brick Pub holds historical value... Local News
Your new waste recycling centre is now much closer to home 29th January 2024 Brilliant initiative taken by Dudley Council Highways Cabinet Member Cllr Damian Corfield. I have long pushed for a pop up waste recycling site closer to home... Local News
Castle Meadows Nursing Home - finally some positive news 28th January 2024 After countless issues with Castle Meadows Nursing Home - and pressure from myself to take action in resolving them - I can finally relay some positive news on... Local News
