This #WomensHistoryMonth, we’re celebrating incredible women making a difference. 💪❤️ Shoutout to Emily Fereday, a local mum fundraising to get bleed control packs in schools to help save lives. She’s halfway to her £2K goal—let’s back her mission! 👇 🔗 gofund.me/1e9a51a7

🍀 Happy St Patrick's Day to everyone in Ireland and Irish communities around the world! 🍀

🐶 🍻 I had a paw-sitively wonderful time at Hawne Tavern whilst out chatting to residents in Belle Vale! Do you have a favourite local? Let me know in the comments below 👇

Appalling breach of the ceasefire by Netanyahu who clearly has no interest in peace. Withholding humanitarian aid, cutting off electricity and bombing civilians are war crimes.

I know many are worried about the latest welfare reforms. I want to address those concerns and reassure you—it has always been my priority to stand up for Halesowen. I’m committed to a fair system that protects the most vulnerable and provides real support. 📖 Read more below.

🎈 Happy Red Nose Day! 🎈It was a pleasure to meet the amazing teachers and pupils of Newfield Park Primary and hear about their fantastic charity work. Red Nose Day is all about coming together to help those in need—truly inspiring to see young minds making a difference! ❤️🤝

Today saw the Halesowen Skills Fair return to the Cornbow Centre with over 300 attendees speaking to stall-holders, including training providers, voluntary organisations and an extensive range of employers from across the area. Alex Ballinger MP Halesowen BID DWP West Midlands Police

Had an incredible meeting in Parliament with Betknowmore UK & Armed Forces Gambling Support Network. Frankie Graham, Feona Veys, and Matt Smith are crucial in aiding troops and veterans with gambling addiction. Let’s support those who’ve defended us!

Honoured to join the Belgo-British Conference in Brussels today to tackle European security. With Russia’s brutal invasion of Ukraine, stronger EU-UK defense ties aren’t optional—they’re essential. Unity, strategy, and action are the way forward. #Security #Ukraine

🚨 BIG NEWS: Labour is investing £600m to train 60,000 more brickies, sparkies & engineers—so we can build 1.5 million new homes! More apprenticeships, new Technical Colleges & real support for businesses. This is how we get Britain building again. #GetBritianbuidling

Wages UP 💷 Inflation DOWN 📉 More jobs and opportunities for our community! The Chancellor’s Spring Statement delivers real benefits for Halesowen—helping hardworking people and boosting our local economy. #SpringStatement

Cutting UK aid weakens our ability to prevent conflict—costing more in defence long term. I saw first-hand in Afghanistan, Pakistan & Syria how aid & security go hand-in-hand. We must invest in both to keep Britain & the world safer. Read more 👇 #UKAid #Defence

🚨 UPDATE: Progress on Thornes Road! After serious accidents, we’re getting closer to an agreement on traffic calming measures and pushing hard for average speed cameras. The fight isn’t over, but we’re making strides—watch the latest update! ⬇️ #RoadSafety

For more than a decade, Nigel Farage has said he wants to make big changes to our healthcare system. His party needs to come clean about how much their plans would cost you.

🦆 Alex never ducks the hard questions—especially when it comes to keeping our communities safe! Great to visit Lutley & Lapal Primary Schools, meet the fantastic staff & students, and deliver a vital bleed kit to Lapal. Proud to support Hales Valley Trust! #CommunityFirst

🎉 Halesowen’s best in business! 🎉 Thrilled to be at the Halesowen Business Awards 2025 on Wednesday night—what a fantastic evening celebrating local success! Huge congrats to all the winners, especially Bella’s Beautiful Things. Brilliantly organised by Halesowen BID! 👏🏆

Lovely weather to be back in Tamworth supporting Chris Bain (he/him) ahead of the County Elections - Great reception on the doorstep! The Labour Party

Happy Mother’s Day! Today we celebrate and thank our mums for all they do, and remember those who are no longer with us.

The Labour Party wishes a happy and healthy Eid al-Fitr to all Muslims celebrating in the UK and around the world.

We wish all those celebrating Navratri a joyful festival period.