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"Quietly, the Midlands has been building one of the most dynamic data-driven healthcare and medtech economies in the UK" - our CEO ProfGinoMartini writes for Chris Smith on the importance of supporting life sciences enterprises in our region 👇 thenewmidlands.org.uk/health-innovat…

Children growing up in our country deserve the best start in life. Building on the legacy of Sure Start, we’re opening Best Start Family Hubs in every local authority. That’s the difference Labour makes. theguardian.com/society/2025/j…

No one facing the heartbreak of pregnancy loss should be forced to return to work before they’re ready. That’s why Labour is proposing an amendment to the Employment Rights Bill to ensure parents can take time off work following pregnancy loss, no matter when it occurs.

When I say that your background shouldn't determine how you get on in life, I mean it. Building on the success of Sure Start, we are supporting parents and giving every child the best start in life.

An evening with Al Carns : Britain's toughest MP. ⏰24th July, 18:30 📍Birmingham, Selly Oak 🎟️ Book your tickets before they run out here: labevents.org/wm25alcarns

A fantastic day for rail in our region. The Midlands Rail Hub is moving forward – bringing new links, extra platforms and up to 300 more trains a day. At a recent visit to Kings Norton Station, I saw first-hand how this investment will connect communities and deliver better

Today marks a fantastic milestone for rail travel in our region as the Midlands Rail Hub progresses, bringing with it new connections, additional platforms, and up to 300 extra trains daily. During a recent visit to Kings Norton Station with Mayor of the West Midlands Richard

I had a fantastic time attending this year's CoCoMAD festival at Cotteridge Park on Saturday. It was great to see so many people there enjoying themselves. CoCoMAD is run by Friends of Cotteridge Park (FoCP), a group of dedicated volunteers who are always looking for more people

Go big or go home….always try and be the best person you can be.. Nothing worth having was ever achieved without effort!! Nothing in the world is worth having or worth doing unless it means effort, pain, difficulty... I have never in my life envied a human being who led an

Last week, I had the opportunity to visit Christchurch Church of England Secondary Academy. Since the tragic loss of their student Leo Ross, the school community has faced significant challenges. It was heartening to return to the school and reconnect with the remarkable staff

Morning World…have a great day. A scene of such beauty…many a morning spent splashing around in the delights of the water tank at the Commando Training Centre Royal Marines.

Last week, I had the pleasure of visiting the Outpost Arts Centre in Druids Heath and meeting with Jayne. It was a fantastic opportunity to learn more about this remarkable community facility. We discussed the Cultural Placemaking Plan for Druids Heath and the ongoing efforts to

Values and Standards Yesterday I had the pleasure of attending a Royal Marine Commando Pass Out parade at the Commando Training Centre Royal Marines (CTCRM). Recruits walked off the parade square to the immortal call, ‘Royal Marines to your duty, quick march.’ The Commando

I would be delighted if you could join me on Thursday 24 July for a relaxed evening filled with stories, laughter, perhaps a drink or two, and an exclusive look into my life as a Labour MP. Most importantly, your presence will support Labour's 2026 campaign fund. Just over a

A reminder that I will be at Cotteridge Church next Monday evening, 21 July, to discuss and address the issue of poverty with our constituents. Joining me on the panel will be Jo Burrill (former CEO of Birmingham Community Matters), John Cooper from B30 Churches Together, Dr

Last week, the Minister for Veterans & People, Al Carns, visited Commando Training to inspect the King's Squad as they complete their commando training, and to see first-hand how drone technology is being incorporated in Recruit, Young Officer, and specialist training at CTC RM.