General Election 2019

Emma Reynolds has been the MP for Wolverhampton North East between 2010 and 2019. Following the dissolution of Parliament ahead of the general election on December 12, there are no MPs.

Until polling day on 12 December, Emma is Labour’s Parliamentary Candidate for Wolverhampton North East.







Results of Emma Reynolds’ Road Safety Survey

Emma Reynolds has published a landmark report on the views her constituents have on road safety in the city.

Emma has been surveying her constituents about road safety, and has completed a report on the findings. Of those who responded, 99 per cent were concerned about road safety, with 96 per cent worried about road safety in their own street.

Speeding was the number one cause for concern for an overwhelming majority of respondents. Four out of every five people who responded said it was an issue. Poor driving was second and inconsiderate parking was third. The other major concern was the increase in traffic and the subsequent dangers to pedestrians and cyclists. [Read more]







Emma on record levels of knife crime

Commenting on the latest crime statistics for England and Wales, including a 20 per cent increase in knife crime, Emma said:

“The latest crime figures show that our region has experienced a shocking 20 per cent increase in knife crime – almost triple the national rise of 7 per cent. Knife crime is now at record levels in our region. Police officer numbers are down by over 2,000 since 2010. These cuts are having an effect, and have led our Chief Constable Dave Thompson to say he is “struggling to deliver a service to the public” and “criminals know how stretched we are.” [Read more]







Three key areas the Queen’s Speech did not address

This week the Parliamentary agenda was reset with a new Queen’s Speech, meaning the government set out a new list of its priorities over the next year. I was looking for government action in three key areas; unemployment, crime and policing, and education.

Our region has seen our unemployment rate stubbornly stuck at more than double the national average since January 2015. While the government boasts about national employment, this is not seen in Wolverhampton. In fact, my constituency saw a rise of almost 20 per cent in the last twelve months. [Read more]







Emma calls for better support for bereaved parents

Emma has signalled her support for Baby Loss Awareness Week.

Baby Loss Awareness Week, now in its 17th year, runs from 9th to 15th October every year and is an opportunity for those affected by baby loss to unite with others across the world to commemorate their babies’ lives and lost pregnancies. [Read more]