I've worked with the police locally and those bereaved by knife crime. It is heartrending to hear their stories. People always call for more to be done to prevent crime. That is exactly what this work is. Good to see it highlighted to build confidence in public safety

🛍️ Unicorn Baby is the latest store to open in the Kingfisher Shopping Centre.

I recently popped in and spoke to the owner of the new shop, Veysi Bayar, who told me how crucial the Government's business rates relief was to him opening his store.

Love that. But I can't claim the credit. Someone else inspired me, I sadly can't remember who it was - although it did always get a laugh and a wry smile of recognition so I talked about it a lot.

Does anyone know who first coined it?

A quick update following my meeting at No.10 👇

The Govt to ban schools teaching gender ideology and inappropriate sex lessons to young children in our schools.

So, of course, BBC Radio 4 Today decided to interview two headteachers who say there isn't a problem with these lessons.

When everyone - except the BBC - knows there is.

Was good to chat to Jeremy Kyle Live on Talk about the crack down on insidious EDI roles in the civil service. People have argued this is a distraction from the real issue. They have not been paying attention. You can also watch the interview here m.youtube.com/watch?v=i9edrx…

Local health bosses are running out of excuses not to return a maternity & children’s service to the Alex. Here's why 👇

👨‍⚕️👩‍⚕️ More doctors & nurses working for our Acute Trust than when I was first elected.

🩺 A further expansion of Government funded medical school places.

✍️ My letter to Cllr Joe Baker, Leader of the Labour Group on Redditch Borough Council, following the outcome of the local elections.

🚆 We need to see three trains per hour between Redditch and Birmingham reinstated.

I’m pleased the Transport Minister has reaffirmed that commitment.

Thanks to everyone who shared their views with me ahead of my debate yesterday. I raised your thoughts and concerns directly with the Transport Minister.

🛣️ I was pleased to hear reallocated HS2 funding is already being put to good use in Redditch.
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Andy, you have been a sheer pleasure to work with as an MP and as a minister. You have transformed our region, unleashing our potential, and leaving huge shoes for your successor to follow. Thank you for championing devolution and your unmatched selfless public service.