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Emma on suspending parliament

On the Prime Minister’s request to dissolve Parliament, Emma said: “Boris Johnson insisting on a Queen’s Speech, taking up weeks of parliamentary time just to avoid scrutiny of his Brexit plans, is an anti-democratic and irresponsible way to govern. It […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

Emma calls for action on city unemployment

Emma has called for action after yet another month where local unemployment figures are more than double the national average. The latest figures, covering June 2019, showed a UK rate of 3.6 per cent of people unemployed and claiming out […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

Emma shows support to breastfeeding week

Emma is supporting World Breastfeeding Week, which this year begins on Wednesday 1 August. To mark World Breastfeeding Week a campaign to promote the benefits of breastfeeding is being run by City of Wolverhampton Council. Emma is encouraging mums across […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

Two thirds of Wolverhampton pensioners lose free TV licence

A broken Conservative Party promise from the 2017 election will mean two thirds of Wolverhampton’s over 75s are set to lose out, after the BBC announced changes to eligibility for free TV licences.

Emma visits Fallings Park Fire Station

Emma showed her commitment to the emergency services by visiting her local fire station.