Constituents of Wolverhampton West have been raising serious concerns about long delays in receiving their post, with some reporting no letters for weeks. Missing important appointment letters or having to queue for hours at delivery offices is simply not acceptable.

Very happy to have welcomed Heidi Alexander, Secretary of State for Transport, to Wolverhampton today. West Midlands Trains is set to transfer to public ownership on 1 February 2026. This will be a positive move to get constituents a reliable rail service to connect them to the rest of the region.

It was a pleasure to welcome Richard Parker, Mayor of the West Midlands, to Wolverhampton West for his very first visit to the iconic Wolverhampton Grand Theatre.

At 8pm on the 27th January, we light the darkness for Holocaust Memorial Day. Light the Darkness is a moment for the nation to come together. To remember the darkness of the past and to create light together, standing united against prejudice and hatred today.

From April, every pub will get 15% off its new business rates bill on top of the support announced at Budget, and then bills will be frozen for a further two years. Pubs play an important role in my constituency. Pubs like the Royal Oak, run by Terry.

Today we mark Holocaust Memorial Day. We commemorate the six million Jewish men, women and children murdered during the Holocaust, and the millions more murdered under Nazi persecution. Prejudice still continues today within our communities and across the UK.

Corridor care happens when A&E departments are too busy, and there’s a lack of space. People are forced to wait, often for long periods, in other hospital areas which lack the usual facilities like access to oxygen and monitoring equipment.

Great to chat with industry-expert Noora about the amazing legacy of Wolverhampton's proud Brewing History. Operations first started at Banks' Brewery in 1875, and while it is a shame that the site closed, the future is still bright for brewing across Wolverhampton.

Glad to have attended an event focused on tackling the Hoarding Crisis, bringing together cross-sector professionals to support those with hoarding issues.

I am thankful to Jobmate for inviting me to their office in Regent House to chat about their business. Jobmate is a software developer and provider of Native cloud ERP systems. It was great to talk through the services they provide across Wolverhampton West and beyond! jobmate.cloud

Thrilled to have attended the launch of a new Youth Martial Arts Empowerment Programme from Aspire & Reach at the Wolverhampton Arts Centre, made possible through a three-year, six-figure award from the National Lottery Reaching Communities Fund.

A real pleasure to meet and chat with Marlon Walters, former Wolves Academy player and founder of MW Impact. MW Impact aims to change the lives of children and young people by addressing the challenging topics they all now face in today's society.

A statement on the discovery of a body at Smestow Academy this morning.

A very insightful visit to Pine Green Academy last week, who offer specialist provision for children and young people with social, emotional and mental health needs. Grateful for the invitation, and look forward to returning.

Very proud to have hosted the National Launch of the 11th Edition of the British Sikh Report in Parliament yesterday. The British Sikh Report seeks to identify the needs and wants of the Sikh population in the UK.

A very Happy 10th Birthday to The Way Youth Zone! Located on School Street in the city centre and in my constituency of Wolverhampton West, the purpose-built facility for the city’s young people first opened its doors on 16th January 2016.

Families in Wolverhampton West are more than £1500 better off annually when taking out a typical mortgage since Labour came to office.

A short statement on the Factory Fire on Sunbeam Street this morning. www.wmfs.net/incidents/fa...

A pleasure to attend the Ukrainian Christmas Carols & Songs of the Season Concert at the Ukrainian Catholic Church on Sunday.

Much like everyone else, Storm Goretti altered my plans slightly today! What was meant to be an in-person visit to Acorns Children's Hospice became an online meeting with Trevor and Paul this morning.

Looking forward to the 'Dave Edwards Derby' this weekend. Did you know that the number of players who have represented both clubs goes into three figures? The FA Cup is a magical competition, and I will be cheering Wolves on to hopefully secure a place in the fourth round.

Good to have a meeting with the Secretary of State for Education, the Rt Hon Bridget Phillipson MP last night, to discuss issues relating to SEND provision following meetings I have had in the constituency and at Parliament, as well as the action that this Government is taking to address SEND reform

🚦Biggest Road Safety Reforms in over a decade 🚦 The Government has launched a bold new Road Safety Strategy to cut deaths and serious injuries on our roads by 65% by 2035.

Just before Christmas, I had the pleasure of attending a Christmas fundraiser for TT ELITE, a local grassroots football team. They are raising funds for two teams that are competing in a football tournament in Spain in April and their GoFundMe is open for donations: gofund.me/56f278910

Happy New Year to everyone in Wolverhampton West! Wishing everyone a joyful year ahead! Here's to 2026 🎆

Merry Christmas to everyone in Wolverhampton West. I want to thank all those who have been working hard over the Christmas period to keep us safe; our NHS workers, Police and other emergency services, as well as our servicemen and women. I hope everyone has a wonderful day full of joy!

My Christmas Newsletter is live! Read all about what I have been up to in Parliament and Wolverhampton West across November and December ⬇️ mailchi.mp/e3b5ef387495...

A very busy Sunday, attending three Church Services and a Nativity unveiling. 1️⃣St Aidan's Church Christmas Carol Service on Mount Road 2️⃣ St Luke’s Church Community Service 3️⃣ LifeSpring Church Christingle Service 4️⃣ St Chad and St Mark's Community Nativity Unveiling

2025 Wrapped as your Member of Parliament for Wolverhampton West ✨ Parliamentary recess is underway, and Christmas Day is nearly upon us. Here is a brief reflection on the work being done in Wolverhampton West and Parliament by my office.

Like many people, I know the joy animals bring to our lives. I am a huge dog lover, and every time I see dogs that belong to friends and family (like Poppy pictured here), it reminds me why animal welfare matters. That's why I am proud to support the new Animal Welfare Strategy launched by DEFRA.

It was a pleasure to catch up with the Right Reverend Dr. Timothy Wambunya, Bishop of Wolverhampton, last week.

The Good Shepherd has a mission to end homelessness, support recovery, and create pathways out of poverty in Wolverhampton and the surrounding areas. I was glad to find time to attend their Christmas Lunch Day for service users. Over 150 meals were served to those in need locally.

Very pleased to have been able to host Pendeford-based Leading Futures Education Services in Parliament this week. The learners articulated their educational experiences and shared the importance of provisions like Leading Futures for supporting young people with SEND.

Really glad to have returned from Parliament a little earlier this week to visit Friends of Di's Kitchen (FoDK), and get involved in helping sort the donations.

Honoured to attend a Flag Raising Ceremony this morning to celebrate 25 years of Wolverhampton having City status. Wolverhampton is an amazing city, and I am so proud to call it home.

The Employment Rights Bill is now law. This is the biggest change to workers rights’ in a generation. ✅ A ban on exploitative zero hours contracts ✅ Sick pay from day one ✅ A ban on fire and rehire ✅ Stronger family leave This is the difference a Labour Government makes.

It was a privilege to attend Dark Tales in Winter at the Arena Theatre last week. I had the opportunity to chat with the director and thoroughly enjoyed the show. So glad to see the theatre full!

The City of Wolverhampton Council wants to know how you think their budget should be spent for 2026-27. Completing the survey will help the council understand what matters most to you as a resident, business, student or visitor in the city.

Delighted to have visited Royal Mail's Wolverhampton Delivery Office this morning. Thank you to the manager Martyn who showed me around and helped me meet the friendly staff who work hard over Christmas to deliver post across the region.

Thankful to have attended a Parliamentary event hosted by Show Racism the Red Card to celebrate the past, present and future of diversity in football and society. The event marked the launch of Arsenal’s ‘First 11’ Black Players Exhibition, a tribute to the club’s pioneering black athletes.

Thank you to Councillor Sally Green for hosting and inviting me to Graiseley Family Hub last weekend for a Christmas Grotto event for local families in Blakenhall. Families went home with a food hamper and got to meet Star Wars Characters and Santa!

Grateful to the Way Youth Zone for inviting me to their Winter Wonderland on Saturday. This was a great opportunity to meet local families, young people, and volunteers, and see the positive impact The Way Youth Zone has in our community.

Glad to return to Highfields School to speak to their Year 10 class about Citizenship. The students are about to study the topic of Democracy, and so they asked me some tough questions about my role as an MP. It was also great to meet with the new headteacher, Mr Cope.

Very pleased to have made a visit to Black Country Women's Aid recently. It was great to hear how they are supporting women who are victims of domestic abuse, and contributing to reducing reoffending and tackling the root causes of crime.

One other visit on Small Business Saturday, this time to Meltdown Cookies in the City Centre. Meltdown was opened by Sam, commonly known as the Grammy-nominated artist/ producer 'S-X'.

Glad to have popped into the Wolverhampton Amnesty Letter and Card Writing Afternoon last weekend at Bantock Park. The cards we made are sent to individuals whose human rights are being abused and are at risk throughout the world. Thank you to Wolverhampton Amnesty Group for inviting me along.

I was grateful to round up UK Parliament Week by being on a Question Time Panel with audience members from Wolverhampton Youth Council and the Care Leavers Forum. Fellow elected representatives from around Wolverhampton were also grilled by some very intelligent young people,

What a pleasure to welcome constituents Margaret and Julie to Westminster yesterday. They were able to enjoy watching Prime Minister’s Question time and a tour around Parliament.

What a pleasure to welcome constituents Margaret and Julie to Westminster yesterday. They were able to enjoy watching Prime Minister’s Question time and a tour around Parliament.

Delighted to have popped into the NHS Blood and Transplant’s Pop-Up Shop, in the Community Hub in the Mander Centre. The NHS in England is urging donors to book and stick to their appointments in the lead-up to Christmas. Each donation can save or improve the lives of up to three people.