Emma on reductions to FE funding

Emma responds as research by the Education Policy Institute, showing funding for sixth forms had reduced by 16 per cent since 2009/10. [Read more]

Emma welcomes Vodafone scrapping 101 call charges

A leading mobile network has taken action after Emma called on the government to scrap call charges to the police non-emergency phone line 101. [Read more]

Emma on plans to make domestic violence support a statutory duty for councils

On plans unveiled by the Government to make all councils provide safe houses for domestic abuse victims, Emma said:

“These proposals are a welcome step forward for survivors of domestic abuse, but they will only make a meaningful difference if the government gives sufficient funding. Wolverhampton Council’s funding from the government has been cut by more than half since 2010, and as a result services are becoming more and more stretched. [Read more]

Emma on The Way funding appeal

Emma supports Wolverhampton’s The Way youth zone, as it reveals it needs £150,000 of funding to remain open:

“The Way Youth Zone provide a hugely important service for the city, so it is very worrying to hear that they need £150,000 of funding to keep going. The difference they make to young people in Wolverhampton is immeasurable, and I hope local people and businesses come together to secure its future. [Read more]

Emma on West Midlands violent crime funding

Responding to the news that West Midlands Police is to receive a one off £7.6m payment to tackle knife crime, Wolverhampton North East MP Emma Reynolds said:

“It is welcome that the Government is giving West Midlands Police an additional £7.6m to help tackle the region’s knife-crime epidemic. But this fund has to be seen in context. West Midlands Police has lost £175m through cuts and, as a result, has lost over 2,000 police officers since 2010. [Read more]