I welcome the UK Government’s decision to formally recognise the State of Palestine. 🇬🇧🇵🇸

A wonderful afternoon spent at Jaffray Care in Stockland, celebrating the long service of our incredible care staff. They are the backbone of our community, tirelessly promoting dignity, independence, and inclusion. Thank you for having me and for the incredible work you do! 💙

Black women are 2.3 times more likely to die in childbirth than white women, with racism a core driver of this disparity. That’s why we’re demanding urgent action on culture, workforce shortages, data and leadership. This injustice must end. Learn more: committees.parliament.uk/committee/81...

Yesterday I joined a fantastic panel for #NationalInclusionWeek at @astonuniversity.bsky.social. Huge thanks to Prof. David Sallah and Steph Keeble for the vibrant discussion. I shared my journey, reflecting how Aston's core belief that #InclusionIsAston builds a stronger community for all.

📰 My September column for Erdington Local is now online! ✅ Organised local coffee mornings in Pype Hayes and Perry Common ✅ Held a pop-up surgery at the Summer Funday on Erdington High Street ✅ Met officers at Conker Island in Kingstanding Read more: www.erdingtonlocal.com/opinion-a-me...

In yesterday's debate, I spoke up for families and schools like Hawthorn Primary in Kingstanding. The SEND system is failing. Every child has the right to learn and thrive. It's time to fix it!

Britain's future should be decided by the British people, not a foreign billionaire. With great influence comes great responsibility, Elon Musk. Stop interfering in our democracy!

Proud to be British. 🇬🇧 Proud of my 25 years caring for the sick and elderly in our NHS. Proud to represent my community. True patriotism is the difference we make in people's lives. 💙

☕️ CASTLE VALE: A Cuppa with Paulette Hamilton MP! Join me and let me know what your priorities are for Castle Vale. Let’s chat over a cuppa! 🗓️ Tuesday 23 September ⏲️ 10am - 12noon Book your spot here: www.eventbrite.com/e/castle-val... I look forward to seeing you there!

Brilliant to visit the NHS Birmingham and Solihull Cancer Bus in Erdington on Saturday. 🚍 It offers free health checks and vital cancer awareness, taking support directly to people. I had my check, thanks to their wonderful staff. If you see the bus, don’t hesitate to use this fantastic service.

On the doorstep in Gravelly Hill this morning! Always wonderful to hear directly from residents with Cllr Mick Brown and the fantastic Erdington Labour Party. These conversations shape our work. 🌹

🚨 UPDATE: Conker Island, Kingstanding! Met with Birmingham City Council officers & the fantastic Friends of Conker Island today. We discussed a roadmap to address the issues around the play area. I'll share a further update on progress in the coming weeks!

Chaired the North Birmingham Economic Recovery Board this morning. Working with cross-sector partners on strategies to boost jobs, skills, and opportunities for North Birmingham. A collective effort for a stronger local economy!

Join the WM Jobs Public Sector Career Expo for free! 🗓 Thursday 2nd Oct, 10am – 3pm 📍 BCEC, Birmingham Explore careers in councils, education, social care & more. CV advice, workshops & entry routes like apprenticeships and grads. 👉🏾 Book now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/wmjobs-pub...

Heartbreaking to speak with Dianne & Cyril, who lost their son to suicide. In their grief, they are campaigning to reform the Mental Health Bill. At @commonshealth.bsky.social, I pressed the Deputy Director at DHSC on why parents must be partners in care, and how success is measured.

Yesterday was #WorldSuicidePreventionDay. This year's theme, 'Changing the Narrative,' is a powerful call to action. It's about improving care, leading with compassion, and moving from crisis response to proactive prevention. The work continues every day.

At the final @commonshealth.bsky.social session into Community Mental Health Services, I asked the Minister about the role of neighbourhood mental health centres. They must complement, not replace, the specialists and long-term care already in place. A joined-up system is key to recovery.

Yesterday, the APPG on Hospice and End of Life Care launched it's new report on the crushing financial costs faced by terminally ill people. We're calling on the Government to act on our recommendations and ensure support matches the need. 1/2

Playgrounds are important spaces for childhood, but many, like Conker Island in Kingstanding, are in urgent need of repair. Fully agree with my friend @tomhayesmp.bsky.social that we must properly fund our playgrounds to keep them safe, open and accessible for all children.

The NHS England restructure must not disrupt vital treatments, like Sonata for women with fibroids. At the @commonshealth.bsky.social, I asked the interim CEO for a clear plan to ensure patient care continues uninterrupted during this transition.

Thank you @paulettehamiltonmp.bsky.social for meeting with and raising the case of my constituent Dianne, who tragically lost her son Leon to suicide. I welcome the govt commitment to improve continuity of care and monitoring for those discharged to the community.

The abolition of NHS England was a huge restructure, but it’s still unclear how its vital functions will transfer into the NHS. At yesterday’s Health and Social Care Committee session, I pressed the interim CEO for clarity on where responsibilities will sit and how services will be protected.

At today's @commonshealth.bsky.social session, I asked the interim CEO of NHS England about the transition following its abolition. It's important that we don't lose sight of the process and challenges that have emerged since this major decision was taken.

Great to visit Hawthorn Primary School in Kingstanding and hear first-hand from senior staff about the pressing challenges in SEND provision. I’ll be raising these concerns in the upcoming parliamentary debate on SEND. Thank you for the fantastic tour and warm welcome!

A lovely morning of good conversations on the doorstep in Pype Hayes! ☀️ It was great to hear what matters most to residents firsthand. Thanks to everyone who took the time to chat with me and @jilly4perrycommon.bsky.social #LabourDoorstep 🌹

🚨 Fantastic news! TXP is setting up its new head office at Fort Dunlop in Erdington and will be creating 100 jobs over the next three years. A real boost for our local economy. Erdington is open for business! www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Children deserve the best start. That means healthy, nutritious meals with less sugar and salt. At our @commonshealth.bsky.social inquiry, I asked the Minister if the government was regularly getting feedback from manufacturers before the 18-month period?

At our Health and Social Care Committee inquiry, I asked the Minister if the government’s commitment for 1,000 family hubs by 2028 was really ambitious enough? With @barnardos.org.uk calling for 3,500 family hubs, we must surely aim higher to support children's crucial first 1,000 days.

SMEs are the backbone of our local economy, and @richardparkerwm.bsky.social ’s growth plan puts them centre stage. I was glad the Prime Minister recognised @Booghe Toys, a brilliant and ambitious business in our community. This is how we build a stronger, thriving local economy!

It was a lovely Saturday in Stockland Green! Really enjoyed the conversations with residents about local issues alongside Derek and Shabrana. Thank you to everyone who stopped to chat.

It was great to be at the Perry Common Coffee Morning with Councillor Jilly Bermingham, listening to residents share their priorities and concerns, from housing to speeding on local roads. I'm looking forward to the next one in Castle Vale!

Loved hearing Wayne and Dawn’s inspiring plan to transform Jaffray Playing Field into a true community hub. Their vision to put sport at the heart of our community is amazing, and I’m absolutely excited for the journey ahead!

Absolutely brilliant to see Erdington-based Booghe Toys secure the investment to add a second floor to its experiential shop at The Fort. This forms part of @richardparkerwm.bsky.social’s Growth Plan, delivering jobs and opportunities for our community. Read more: www.wmca.org.uk/news/toy-sho...

By 2040, someone in England will be diagnosed with cancer every two minutes. New projections from #OneCancerVoice show 6.3 million new cancer cases are expected between now and then. A National Cancer Plan must deliver change for everyone affected.

Had a brilliant time at the Summer Fun Day on Erdington High Street this afternoon! Great to see so many community groups and local services taking part. Loved meeting residents at my pop-up surgery and catching up with the West Midlands Fire Service 🚒

Good luck to everyone in Erdington, Kingstanding, Castle Vale, and South Oscott collecting their GCSE and BTEC results today!🤞🏽 Wishing you all the very best for your next steps - whatever they may be. #ResultsDay2025

I’ll be visiting some of the participating schools in the coming months to witness first-hand how Health for Life is making a difference for children and families across Erdington, Kingstanding, Castle Vale, and South Oscott.

Great to visit Mondelez International as Acting Chair of the Health & Social Care Committee to learn about their Health for Life programme. Fantastic to see local schools like Wilson Stuart & Kings Rise Academy taking part - helping pupils learn vital skills in nutrition & cooking.

Good luck to everyone in Erdington, Kingstanding, Castle Vale, and South Oscott collecting their A-Level results today! Wishing you all the very best for your next steps - whatever they may be. #ALevelResultsDay #ResultsDay2025

Great turnout at Pype Hayes’ coffee morning last week! It was lovely to catch up with residents over a cuppa and listen to what matters most to them. The next coffee morning will be in Perry Common, so stay tuned for more details!

Pleasure to visit @embark_learning Training Centre last week to see the incredible work they’re doing to support local people into care careers. Huge congrats to my constituent (also named Paulette!) who completed training, earned her diploma & is now in a permanent role👏🏾

Fantastic to celebrate 63 years of Jamaican independence with @taiwoowatemi.bsky.social & @janetdaby.bsky.social at the #Jamaica0121 Festival in Birmingham. Jamaican independence means so much to us in the Caribbean community so a huge thanks to all who showcased the very best of Jamaica.

Great to speak at the Spirit of Pakistan Festival launch at South and City College and to take a moment to celebrate community and culture ahead of Pakistan Independence Day. Well done to @waseemzaffar.bsky.social & team for pulling together a vibrant weekend of events!

Lovely coffee morning in Pype Hayes today chatting with residents about their priorities. Big thanks to everyone who came, our amazing volunteers, and Pype Hayes United Reform Church for the fantastic venue and service! ☕

Yesterday, we join millions across the world in celebrating Jamaica’s Independence Day, marking freedom, resilience, and cultural pride since 6 August 1962. From Sankofa to ska, reggae to dancehall, Jamaican spirit continues to inspire. 🇯🇲

The loss of Ricardo Junior and Ameiya is heartbreaking. My deepest thoughts and prayers are with their family and loved ones during this unimaginably difficult time. If there’s any way I can support the family, please don’t hesitate to reach out. www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midland...

Such heartbreaking news. My deepest thoughts and prayers are with their family and loved ones during this unimaginably difficult time. www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midland...

Parkinson’s is the fastest-growing neurological condition in the world. In Erdington, Kingstanding, Castle Vale & South Oscott, 254 people are living with Parkinson’s. We need urgent action to train, recruit & retain NHS Parkinson’s nurses so no one is left without care. 💙

It was great to join @38degrees.bsky.social at the drop-in event in Parliament for an update on their People’s Priorities for the NHS report, outlining the public’s six key tests for the NHS. Check it out here 👇🏿 url.uk.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/IyDTCxnKDC...

Black women are 3.7 times more likely to die during pregnancy or within a year of giving birth compared to White women, a shocking inequality. At @commonshealth.bsky.social, I pressed the Health Secretary, Wes Streeting MP, on how the 10-year Health Plan aims to tackle this injustice.