The ‘typical 500-acre farm’ that’s referred to in this article is larger than 90% of all farms in England, going by the annual June Survey of Agriculture. #ClarksonTax x.com/minette_batter…

After a full Sunday of post-Budget analysis, the two loudest critics are Jeremy Clarkson & James Dyson arguing they should be able to pass on £2m+ farming estates tax free. Given the stakes in this Budget, Downing St should be comfortable with that.

From the 5 March to 2020 to 5 May 2023, almost **230,000 British people** died of COVID. Look at those two large waves before vaccines became available. Let's not let certain politicians erase what happened, and what a massive once-in-a-lifetime crisis and loss of life this was.

So both the new Tory leader and the new Tory shadow chancellor but want maternity pay cut…

I recently wrote for The Fabian Society on how Wes Streeting and Jeremy Miles can turbo-charge testing in hospital A&Es. Not only is this good for HIV, it works across virus areas and is value for money, it diagnoses the most disadvantaged and saves lives. fabians.org.uk/your-time-star…

Me after using naan for my tacos instead of tortillas

It’s his time

I’ve met with the minister to raise my concerns and written to South Staffs Water asking for answers about what happened this weekend. Here’s my interview with ITV News Central on the burst water mains on Leabrook Rd and in Tipton.

Brilliant news for our region

The Mental Health Act is as old as I am - born in 1983! It is letting down some of the most vulnerable in our society, and is in urgent need of reform. Today we’re introducing the Mental Health Reform Bill into the Lords - delivering on the promise we made at the election 👇🏻

Keir Starmer: "If she's going to complain about scripted answers, it's probably best not to read that from a script." 🤣 #PMQs

Keir Starmer to James Cleverly: "His problem is he can't add up... if he could add up, he might be down here, rather than up there." 🤣 #PMQs

They pretend to stand up for working people but actually treat them like this theguardian.com/politics/2024/…

I was proud to speak in the budget debate yesterday about how Labour’s budget supports ordinary families in West Brom, fixes our NHS and invests in the West Midlands.

Looking to speak to work experience providers. If you know anyone or have connections, to support some students, let me know. Thanks!

Finally we have a statesman PM. Our relationship with our closest neighbour 🇫🇷, is vital on many fronts We now have true friendship across the channel. 🇬🇧🇬🇧 #KeirStarmer #Diplomacy #France #Macron #Labour

It's not right that MPs have to put up with unacceptable levels of threats, abuse and harassment as part of the job. Politicians should be able to serve their constituents without fearing for their safety. I spoke to ITV News 👇🏽 bit.ly/3O50bIL

More vile smugglers convicted! We are smashing the gangs. #Smugglers #Immigration #labour nationalcrimeagency.gov.uk/news/birmingha…

Labour tells watchdog of police failures over intimidation of MP and supporters. There was a vicious and at times violent quality to some of the local and general election campaigns this year, in particular where independent candidates were involved theguardian.com/politics/2024/…

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