It was a pleasure to visit Bantock Primary School on the back of becoming the first school in the UK to achieve Parent-Friendly School accreditation.

Great to meet with representatives from the Consumer Legal Association to discuss a range of important civil justice issues affecting constituents and consumers across the country.

Around 160 university students commit suicide every year, more than three every week. But despite the closeness of the University/student relationship, there is no established duty of care on Universities to protect the health, safety and welfare of their students.

A statement from Sikh MPs on the murder of Henry Nowak.

Remember the RAAC crisis - the Tories having to evacuate schools because the ceilings were going to fall in? Labour won't leave that legacy. We're building schools where every child can achieve and thrive. www.gov.uk/government/p...

Great to be out in Makerfield supporting Andy Burnham in his campaign to become the constituency’s MP, and keep Reform out. Proud to join my trade union colleagues with a very positive response on the doorstep!

Another School Visit completed ✅️ Thank you to the principal of St Edmund's Catholic Academy, Mrs Hazeldine, for showing me around their wonderful school.

What does a safe and thriving Night-Time Economy look like for the West Midlands in 2030, and how do we get there? To find out how, I was very glad to attend the launch of the Mayoral Night-Time Economy Commission's report, at the invitation of the Mayor of the West Midlands, Richard Parker.

It was fantastic to chat with Gemma from St Peter's Wards Residents, who has lived in Wolverhampton for many years since moving from Sunderland.

It was a pleasure to attend the Eid in the Park event at West Park today. I spoke to BBC News about the importance of Eid events in the community, and how it helps bring people together who may never have met. Eid Mubarak to all those who celebrate in Wolverhampton West and elsewhere.

Greetings to all those celebrating Eid Ul Adha 2026.

I recently spoke in the House about the drastic impact that hoarding can have on someone's life. Hoarding is often confused with OCD, rather than the chronic, progressive condition that it is.

Last Thursday, I asked the Minister for reassurance that the British Government is not selling arms to the Israeli Government that are then used to attack Palestinians.

Last week I spoke in the House about the importance of utilising trade union expertise in the process of nationalising British Steel. As a proud trade unionist myself, we cannot undersell the vital work they've done alongside this Government to protect thousands of British Steel.

Why did the Chicken cross the road? To join a campaign on Parliament Square to protect the welfare of laying hens. Dozens of constituents emailed to ask that I supported this campaign. It was a pleasure to visit Parliament Square on Wednesday morning for their campaign to ban the use of cages.

On Tuesday I spoke in Parliament about how rehabilitation and preventing repeat offending must be central to our criminal justice system. Rehabilitation and education is how we stop our prisons becoming revolving doors for reoffenders.

It was a pleasure to deliver the Juniper Awards' Overall Apprentice of the Year at the Grand Palace last Friday. Juniper do brilliant work to give young people training and it is great to celebrate the hard work of the young people they work with.

Last Saturday I went to the Taste of the Caribbean food festival at West Park in Wolverhampton West. I spoke to the SUIT team who had a stall at the event. The food was excellent, and I am delighted to see the hard work of organisers pay off with a brilliant event.

Some of the inspiring young people who spoke at the Youth Voice Speaking Competition I attended last Sunday. It was great to see support for the work of Magical Mind Coaching including from local Wolverhampton councillors and cabinet members.

Last Sunday I attended the Youth Voice Speaking Competition hosted by Magical Mind Coaching. It was inspiring to see young people speaking publicly about issues that affect both themselves, and adults. I did a short interview with Nurture Media alongside Jin Atwal, the founder, after the event.

Huge congratulations to Aaron Rai on winning the golf US PGA Championship. Not only is he the first Englishman since 1919 to have achieved this success, he is also from Wolverhampton, having attended Wolverhampton Grammar School in my constituency!

I spoke yesterday regarding youth recidivism and how early intervention, especially mental health help, can assist young people in my constituency of Wolverhampton West. Early involvement is essential to ensure that a single prison sentence, does not turn into a lifetime of crime.

Always a pleasure to go on Chris Allen's show on Wolverhampton Community Radio to talk all things pride in place, local elections, my favourite place to eat lunch, and tackling knife crime.

I have been working with the James Brindley Foundation in my campaign to tackle knife crime across Wolverhampton.

Delighted to spend Saturday afternoon at the RAF Club on Goldthorn Road for a VE Day event. They do some amazing work supporting Veterans. The big question is... do you put the jam or cream on your scone first?

Very glad to have visited Wolverhampton Crown Court recently to discuss Court Reforms with Midlands Circuit Leader, Harpreet Sandhu KC and to meet some barristers.

Today is Polling Day for the City of Wolverhampton Council elections! Make sure you head to your local polling station and vote for Labour. Remember your photo ID and get there before the polls close at 10pm 🕰️

The students at Highfields School who collected their Duke of Edinburgh Awards last week should be incredibly proud. Very proud to have been invited along to speak ☺️

Good to meet up with Miatta Fahnbulleh MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State in the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, discussing the Pride in Place Programme through which Whitmore Reans and Dunstall Hill, in my constituency of Wolverhampton West, have secured £20 million.

School visits are one of my favourite things to do in the constituency! I had an amazing visit to St Peter’s School to see their new building 🏫 I even got to draw a winning raffle ticket for students engaged in charity fundraising!

Juniper provides apprenticeships and training to help bridge the skills gaps between education and employment. I was glad to welcome a group of their students into Parliament for a tour and Q&A.

Today, on International Workers’ Memorial Day, we remember those who have lost their lives at work, and we stand in solidarity with those who continue to fight for safer workplaces.

Late payments are a scourge on trade. They harm our businesses and our high streets, costing our economy £11 billion, and shutting down 38 businesses every single day. This Labour Government is getting on with the job of ensuring local businesses are paid on time.

Labour's Pride in Place funding is providing hundreds of communities with up to £20 million to support projects like regenerating high streets, improving public spaces, strengthening local services, and building community connections.

Pleased to attend Animal Free Research's Herbie's Law drop-in, following an invite from a constituent. Herbie’s Law would provide a practical, science-led framework for phasing out animal testing over the next decade, while supporting researchers through the transition to non-animal methods.

The Labour Government's Waste Crime Action Plan sends a clear message. If you dump illegally, you will face the full consequences.

Celebrating St George’s Day with pride in Wolverhampton. It was an honour to join residents today for the Wolverhampton City Council's flag-raising ceremony.

Happy St George's Day to everyone in Wolverhampton West and beyond

Visits to places of worship around the Wolverhampton West constituency are very special to me.

It was a real honour to visit Sitara Hall for the Dr B.R. Ambedkar 135th Birth Anniversary Celebration.

The Annual Sedgley Street Gurdwara Nagar Kirtan on film 🙏🏾

Very glad to have attended a photography exhibition on the Indian Farmer's Protests at the University of Wolverhampton. Public viewings are available to book! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/seeds-of-t...

Behind the Scenes hosting the Speaker of the House of Commons at the University of Wolverhampton!

WJKK WJKF A lovely day in Blakenhall, attending Sedgley Street Gurdwara's Nagar Kirtan for Vaisakhi Celebrations.

Another successful Constituency Advice Surgery complete ✅️ Today at Pendeford Community Hub

I was pleased to welcome The Rt Hon Sir Lindsay Hoyle, Speaker of the House of Commons, to the University of Wolverhampton’s city campus in my constituency of Wolverhampton West yesterday.

An immense pleasure to visit 10 Downing Street for a Vaisakhi Reception with our Prime Minister, Keir Starmer. It was great to celebrate with my fellow Sikh MPs and Sikhs from all walks of life, who contribute so much to their local communities.

And the good news continues! The City of Wolverhampton Council has been given an extra £270,000 through the Libraries Improvement Fund (LIF).

Happy Vaisakhi to everybody in Wolverhampton West and beyond!

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