I was honoured to represent the people of Walsall North at the laying of the colours of the 3rd Battalion the Mercian Regiment (Staffords) at Lichfield Cathedral earlier in January. I am proud of our armed forces; those who serve to protect us.

I've written a big picture piece for Brexit Central, as with all the negativity it can be easy to forget the bigger picture, originally published here:  http://brexitcentral.com/brexit-can-help-

Parliament has returned, after the New Year, and things have certainly been exciting with the Cabinet reshuffle.

Interview with Inside Housing:

Eddie Hughes is the only MP who’s also the chair of a housing association. Nathaniel Barker finds out how he balances the roles.

It was wonderfully festive and busy during the last few weeks of 2017 in both Walsall North and Westminster. I found myself rushing around Parliament from Christmas events to voting on the very important EU Withdrawal Bill which has now passed the next Parliamentary stage.

Yet another busy and exciting month in both Parliament and Walsall North.

It has been as busy as ever here in Parliament since we returned from conference season.

First published on ConservativeHome:

Is the Tory Party dying?” asked the Birmingham Mail during party conference. “That stench you can smell? That’s the smell of death.” it quotes a Conservative source.

Hang on a minute. I couldn’t disagree more.

Theresa May’s recent Florence speech made clear that Britain is leaving the European Union (EU). Brexit will happen, delivering the overwhelming wish of the people of Bloxwich, Willenhall and north Walsall.

The Prime Minister has been clear that there must be no attempts to remain inside the EU, no attempts to re-join it through the back door, and no second referendum.