Opinions

As the nights draw in and the weather gets cooler, many of us will begin to think about the winter and how we plan to celebrate Christmas and the arrival of a...

September marks the start of a new academic year, and after the disruptions last year due to Covid 19 I’m pleased that all children will be able to get back in...

Over the last few weeks it has been welcome to see the return of live sport to our screens, even if spectators can’t be present. Sport is a great way of...

I know it feels like a long time since the Covid-19 lockdown began, but thanks to the cooperation of the British people and the dedication of our NHS staff we...

First of all, I hope you and your loved ones are keeping well. I know these are strange time, and that many of you will be missing friends and family, or...

Here is a copy of my June column for the Halesowen News. "It’s incredible to think that we are now at the end of June and we are half way through 2018. The last...

Last week in Parliament was a significant one. I have been working and voting to ensure that Britain, and most importantly the Black Country, and Halesowen &...

As the budget looms large many in the mental health community will be hoping that the Chancellor considers additional investment in mental health services –...