Smethwick neighbourhood team patrolling Bearwood High Street in force this afternoon. #OpPeppermint Sandwell Police Sandwell Council

I do find it strange that I was the only Black candidate under 30, for any of the mainstream political parties at the last general election. Something needs to change. #BHM2024

There should be many many more businesses like Future Yard in the country. Hear from Craig Pennington, Future Yard Chief Executive, and @fortunejf, our General Secretary on what makes community ownership important.

Our Renters’ Rights Bill is moving fast – today is its second reading in Parliament Our Bill will provide renters with greater security, rights and protections ️🛡️ Find out more ⬇️ ⬇️  #RentersRights

For centuries, women have been expected to swallow their pain. ‘Women’s bodies are shameful.’ ‘Part of being a woman is being in pain and discomfort.’ ‘Bear it’. ‘Shut up. Don’t talk about it. It’s disgusting.’ ‘Deal with it.’ 1/

I’m thrilled to announce the first West Midlands Business Festival. This festival, organised by Business Growth West Midlands, will take place from 3 to 14 March 2025. It will bring together SMEs and the wider business community for two weeks of inspiration, learning, and networking.

This woman is phenomenal!

Made me smile 🙂 Knowing Dr Allison Gardner MP, I bet it would have been incredible to have her as a teacher.

60% of people don’t know that cancer treatment could cause an early treatment-induced crash #menopause. In the lead-up to #WorldMenopauseDay help us keep the conversation going by sharing this video so that more women can be aware and access the support they're entitled to.

President Carter, thank you for your support. ajc.com/politics/jimmy…

By extension, one presumes Chope also has a problem with fathers having a relationship with their own children. His ideas are harmful for children, fathers and working women.

"HOPE not hate identifies three characteristics that define a resilient and cohesive community – social connectedness, resource availability and agency and empowerment. I believe community ownership has a role to play in all three." ✏️ Gareth Snell MP party.coop/2024/10/17/loc…

That speech Michelle Obama just gave was one of the best of this entire cycle. She is unbelievable. Here’s how she brought it home.

Two fantastic Labour campaign sessions this weekend in #Smethwick Constituency in Old Warley Ward and in Abbey Ward.

Pleased to hear eloquent words from 'Lade Hephzibah Olugbemi🌹, Cllr Dr. Chipiliro Kalebe-Nyamongo (PhD, MSc) and Shuranjeet speaking about mental health in black and minority ethnic communities at our Co-operative Party event for #BlackHistoryMonthUK and #WorldMentalHealthDay Lola Oyewusi Brahma Mihir Mohanty (Labour/Co-op)

Go sister!!! 💪 Claire Reynolds, you are phenomenal. After all you've done for Labour women and teaching us how to break barriers, I just know you will smash them yourself for our new The Labour Party government. Keir Starmer

Today's Budget will fix the foundations to deliver change. Here are just some of the things announced by Rachel Reeves today 👇

Smethwick hosted a moving Remembrance Sunday service at the Council House today. The message of peace and togetherness is as meaningful now as it ever has been. Many thanks also to Smethwick Labour Club for hosting a pleasant community get together afterwards.

My 8 month old kitten has a bit of a crush. She adores Amol Rajan !