As this is my first column I’d like to start by thanking you for electing me as the Member of Parliament for Walsall North. It is immensely humbling and it is an honour to be your voice in Parliament. Rest assured that no matter how you voted, I am here to work hard for you.
Eddie made his maiden speech to the House of Commons on the evening of Monday 3rd July. He thanked David Winnick for his service to Parliament and Walsall North and raised the importance of delivering Brexit for Walsall North. Here is the text of his speech:
We all want the best education for our children, so I have today written to the National Schools Commissioner regarding Willenhall E-ACT Academy. Immediate action needs to be taken to address the ongoing issues at the school. It is not good enough for pupils, staff and parents.
I know that many people living in tall residential buildings will have concerns about safety after what happened at Grenfell Tower so an update on the national and local response in Walsall.
This morning I was in the House of Commons where the Prime Minister made a statement.
Britain is an open economy and a welcoming society and we will always ensure that our British businesses can recruit the brightest and best from around the world.
Life expectancy and health problems for people in Walsall North are lagging behind the national averages. This isn't good enough, we have much more to do.
