‘Charities have not been forgotten’ as £750 million announced for the sector
Tens of thousands of charities providing vital services will benefit from direct cash grants to ensure they can meet increased demand as a result of the virus as well as continuing their day-to-day activities supporting those in need.
Rachel secures agreement from Persimmon to pay Section 106 money
The long running saga over outstanding money owed by Persimmon Homes may finally becoming to an end after Rachel intervened.
Statement from Rachel on election of new Conservative Party Leader
Following the election of Boris Johnson as the new Leader of the Conservative Party, Rachel said: “I congratulate Boris Johnson on his victory in the leadership election. This contest has been a fantastic opportunity for our members to have their say on the most...
Rachel welcomes Government action to ban plastic straws, stirrers and cotton buds
Rachel has welcomed the Government’s plans to ban plastic straws, stirrers and cotton buds in England. Following overwhelming public support for the move in a consultation, the ban will come into force in April 2020. The ban will include exemptions to ensure that...
Exhibitors announced for Jobs Fair hosted by Rachel
A full list of companies and training organisations taking part in Rachel's forthcoming Jobs Fair has been announced. The Jobs & Apprenticeships Fair, which takes place in the Kingfisher Shopping Centre on Friday, May 17th, will see 23 organisations (list below)...
Small victory in campaign to remove ‘pro anorexia’ content
Rachel's diary in this week's Redditch Advertiser (May 8th). “Last week I was alerted to these dreadful ‘pro anorexia’ books by a dear friend who has bravely spoken out about her own family’s experience. “I was shocked that the world’s biggest online retailer, Amazon,...
Rachel raises constituent’s case directly with Health Secretary
https://youtu.be/7wtgbTMoSwI Rachel has raised the case one of her constituents who wants to see more Cystic Fibrosis sufferers benefit from life-changing drugs with the Health and Social Care Secretary. In Health and Social Care Questions yesterday (March 26th),...
Rachel joins Dogs Trust in calling for an end to Puppy Smuggling
This week Rachel joined Dogs Trust and 10 other cross-party MPs to deliver a book of MP pledges to 10 Downing Street. Rachel is pleased to be one of 137 MPs to have pledged their support to Dogs Trust’s campaign to end the illegal importation of dogs into Great...
Rachel backs Hizballah ban
Following the decision by the Government to ban Hizballah, Rachel said: “The first priority of any Government is to protect its citizens. This tough action to ban Hizballah, Ansaroul Islam and JNIM was needed to protect our country from terror groups who are hellbent...
Redditch schools see increase in Key Stage 2 standards
Rachel has welcomed the latest Key Stage 2 results which show 60% of primary schools in Redditch have seen an increase in the number of pupils achieving the expected standard in reading, writing and mathematics, according to the Department for Education. Nationally,...