Congratulations to Andy Burnham on becoming Prime Minister today. Andy has long championed a politics that puts power back into the hands of local communities through devolution, ensuring decisions are made closer to the people they affect.

It was amazing to visit the University of Birmingham’s Women, Crime and Justice Research Group last week to learn more about their pioneering research into improving outcomes for women in the criminal justice system.

This week marked a landmark moment in the relationship between the United Kingdom and India, as the UK-India Free Trade Agreement came into force. I am confident this partnership will continue to flourish for years to come.

It was a pleasure to celebrate the achievements of Wolverhampton's City of Youth Culture programme at Wolverhampton Arts Centre and see first-hand the incredible creativity and talent of young people from across our city.

I was glad to find time to meet with constituents from Wolverhampton West during the Sikh Lobby in Parliament this week. I was grateful to hear first-hand about the issues affecting the Sikh community, including anti-Sikh hostility and the impact that misinformation can have on communities.

It was great to visit the TikTok Economic Impact Market in Covent Garden this week and catch up with the team from Malik Butchers.

I stopped by the Royal Osteoporosis Society's Great British Bone Check drop-in last week to learn more about the importance of early diagnosis and better bone health, and had my own bone health check.

Thank you so much to Rock Dental for inviting me to visit their practice! It was a pleasure to look around, meet the team, and discuss the important role dentistry plays in the health and wellbeing of our local community.

It was fantastic to attend a drop-in for the SEND Wolves Forum and meet the dedicated parents, carers and partners working to ensure families of children and young people with SEND have a stronger voice.

I will be on Politics Midlands this Sunday at 10am on BBC One!

It was fantastic to join the launch of ParkPlay at West Park and see so many families enjoying a morning of fun, games and activity together.

Another fantastic school visit last week, this time to Colton Hills Community School to have a walk around and speak to some staff and students.

It was a real honour to be invited as the special guest at the Royal School Wolverhampton's Senior School Prize Evening.

There was an urgent question in the House today about Israel's latest illegal settlement expansion. I asked the Minister for the Middle East, Afghanistan and Pakistan about military components that may have been sold to Israel.

Wishing everybody in Wolverhampton West a very happy South Asian Heritage Month! This month is an opportunity to celebrate the rich history, cultures and contributions of South Asian communities, whose hard work, talent and traditions have helped shape our city and our country.

Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa, Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh. It was an honour to join the congregation at Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara on Sedgley Street for the grand opening of its beautiful new Darbar Sahib.

I regularly meet with the leadership of the Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust at New Cross Hospital. I spent two hours there last week alongside other local MPs.

A lovely day out at West Park for Armed Forces Day I managed to win something in the Tombola again!

It was a pleasure to attend the launch of the National Secular Society and More in Common's report on faith and social cohesion in Parliament. In a diverse society, people of all faiths and no faith should be able to live together with mutual respect and equal treatment under the law.

It was a privilege to attend the Alzheimer's Research UK parliamentary drop-in and learn more about the groundbreaking work being done to improve the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of dementia.

Glad to attend a parliamentary drop-in from Lush last week on the economic potential of moving away from animal testing and towards modern non-animal research methods.

The University of Wolverhampton has played an important role in shaping so many lives, including my own.

Today I joined Wolverhampton’s Windrush Day flag-raising ceremony in St Peter’s Square, celebrating the enduring legacy of the Windrush Generation and their immense contribution to our city and country.

Politics is brutal. Keir Starmer changed the Labour Party and not only made us electable again but gave us a landslide victory only two years ago, when many were saying we would not win for a long time.

It was a pleasure to take part in Race for Life at West Park last weekend and support the incredible work of Cancer Research UK. The event brought together people of all ages and backgrounds, each with their own reasons for taking part, united by a determination to help beat cancer.

It was a pleasure to attend Compton Care's Midsummer Gala Dinner and celebrate the incredible work they do for patients and families across Wolverhampton and the wider Black Country.

Best of luck to England tonight in their first World Cup finals match against Croatia. If Thomas Tuchel needs someone in a penalty shootout, I have an excellent record from the spot.

This Labour Government is giving children back their childhoods by banning social media platforms from offering services to under-16s.

A very fun Friday afternoon at the University of Wolverhampton with Revolver Records watching a music video being produced! A real pleasure to meet Johnny Hates Jazz & Jaki Graham. Keep an eye out for its release!

Back out in Makerfield today supporting Andy Burnham!

Another fantastic school visit this week! This time to St. Regis Church Of England Academy in Tettenhall. As you can tell, I was a big fan of their therapy dog!

The safety of all my constituents is a top priority. I am grateful to Councillor Bhupinder Gakhal for inviting me to Guru Teg Bahadur Gurdwara on Thursday to address concerns from the community about their safety.

I was delighted to return to the Way Youth Zone last week to have a go at playing against some of the young people in their chess club!

A pleasure to visit the University of Wolverhampton’s School of Creative Industries Degree Show and see the fantastic work produced by this year’s graduates.

Last week, I was pleased to visit BCRS Business Loans and meet with one of their customers, Jennie (Paton) McMahon, Director of Limes Court Nursery School, which is based in my Wolverhampton West constituency.

Very grateful to Shree Krishan Mandir for the invitation to attend their annual Pran Pratistha Mahotsav programme.

Wolverhampton Pride 🌈

Glad to catch up with Chris Allen to talk all things Wolverhampton and Pride in Place.

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.