I still remember walking into the house. A warm afternoon in Kingstanding, years ago, when I was working as a district nurse. The door creaked open, and I found myself in a living room where the light could barely reach the floor.
Every high street should be a place where families feel safe, businesses can thrive, and communities come together, but for too long, too many have been allowed to fall into decline. Last week in Westminster Hall, I stood to debate police visibility
In the heart of Birmingham lies the vibrant communities of Erdington, Kingstanding, Castle Vale, and South Oscott, areas bursting with untapped potential. Yet, for too long, systemic barriers have held them back. My constituency ranks among the top five most deprived areas