Brilliant to be in Halesowen for the unveiling of You Are Here — a bold new sculpture by local artist Tom Hicks 🧱📸. A powerful reflection of place, pride and community. Huge thanks to Ikon and everyone who made it happen. 🖤💛❤️ #YouAreHere #Halesowen

We all have a responsibility to call this absolute shite out. Our United Kingdom (aka HOME!) is better than this. 🇬🇧

Great to visit Runflat Tyres in Cradley Heath, a brilliant Black Country business that makes armoured tyres & bulletproof wheels for military vehicles worldwide. 🌍🔧Built to last, built right here 🇬🇧👊

Too many jobs lost. Too many young people stuck in limbo. It’s time to invest in defence and manufacturing in the Black Country, and bring back the skills, apprenticeships and opportunities our towns deserve. #BuildingForBritain 🏭

A heartfelt visit to 💙 ELR Homecare to congratulate them on winning Homecare Provider of the Year 🏆 Their care and dedication are second to none. Proud to be joined by Ben Pugh, Labour’s Belle Vale candidate, standing up for those who care for our community 👏

📢 Have your say on SEND support in our area! Services are in crisis, and it's vital we hear from parents, carers & those with lived experience. Your voice matters. 💬 📝 Share your story today: forms.office.com/r/ibhU26VCZw #SEND #HaveYourSay

🎉 Was great to join Embark Learning & @FairwayCareHQ to celebrate Black Country jobseekers starting rewarding careers in care 🩺💼 Big thanks to Department for Work and Pensions & @HalesowenLib for supporting this fantastic local programme 🙌 #CareCareers #BlackCountryJobs

Have you read my July column yet? 👇 I talk about how we bring manufacturing back to the Black Country ⚙️💼 From new apprenticeships to £75bn in defence investment, now’s the time to back our region’s future 🙌 🔗 halesowennews.co.uk/news/25367676.…

Of course gambling companies should pay their fair share. It’s a £15 billion industry that causes huge problems amongst young people, families and deprived communities.

“Gambling won’t build our country for the next generation, but children, freed from poverty, will.” theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

It’s been a busy recess so far, but I managed to take a little break to pop down to Halesowen Beach for an ice cream 🍦☀️ Lovely to see families out enjoying the sunshine, building sandcastles, and making the most of summer right here in the town! 🏖️🩴

Since the General Election, interest rates have been cut five times and are now at their lowest level for two years - bringing down the cost of mortgages and loans across the UK. By bringing stability back to the country's finances we're putting more money in people's pockets.

What happens after care? 💬 I sat down with amazing young people from Dudley Care Leavers Forum in Halesowen to hear their stories and ideas. Their voices must shape the support they receive. Proud to listen, learn, and stand with them 💙🙌 #CareLeavers

Speaks for itself.

🎧Listen to Gordon Brown discussing our proposals for gambling tax reform with Amol Rajan on BBC Radio 4 Today: backed by 75 per cent of people and "by far the most cost-effective way of taking half a million children out of poverty" ippr.org/articles/refor…

🌟 Lovely to kick off my first surgery of recess at St John the Baptist Church! 🏛️ Had a great catch-up with The Rev’d Hazel Charlton 🙏 Always a pleasure to chat with local leaders & hear from residents about the issues that matter most ❤️ #Halesowen #Community

Military pipers around the world and at sea will mark the 80th anniversary of VJ Day on 15 August. The Armed Forces will also lead the commemorations at the National Memorial Arboretum. In London, a sunset ceremony will honour the contribution of the Commonwealth. #VJDay80

Keeping Halesowen safe means taking swift action. 🚓✈️ Under Labour, foreign criminals will face immediate deportation—protecting our community 🏘️ and ensuring our streets remain safe for everyone who calls Halesowen home.

I’m hosting a crucial meeting with your MP, police, and council reps to tackle the dangers on the A456 and demand safer roads. 📍 Halesowen Town Hall 🗓️ 13 August | ⏰ 7PM Don’t miss out, register now: forms.office.com/Pages/Response…...