One thing we won’t be hearing this Christmas is that pantomime favourite, ‘he’s behind you.’ Even Christmas is now in doubt. I recently heard from a constituent who contacted me early in lockdown. He’s a self-employed artist who concentrates on children’s entertainment. The government advised him to take a Bounce Back loan but remain oblivious toContinue reading Creative Sector Needs Recovery Cash Now
Dear Secretary of State The people of Birmingham are not stupid. We are a proud, diverse and industrious population, used to coping with adversity. We’ll accept new restrictions, in the battle against coronavirus, but in return we expect clarity, honesty and some respect. Last week your office issued a statement about new restrictions affecting Birmingham,Continue reading Time to Step up or Step Aside
Steve McCabe MP for Birmingham Selly Oak has raised concerns about another increase in unemployment in his constituency. Figures released today show the unemployment rate is currently 7.3% in Birmingham Selly Oak, this is notably higher than the national average which now stands at 6.3%. The data also shows the number of those claiming benefits increased againContinue reading Unemployment needs Urgent and Targeted Intervention says Birmingham MP
We’re nearly two thirds through this year and what a year! We’ve had lockdown, shortages and loss of everyday activities. Our lives have been turned upside down. I don’t underestimate the horrible nature of this pandemic or the lives lost but am I alone in doubting the government? Not that long ago the PM was saying we should look forward to ‘normality’ for Christmas but just as we’re getting used to things with pubs and restaurants reopening and swimming pools and bingo clubs back in action, we’re facing localContinue reading Creating corona confusion
I love Birmingham Rep. It’s a beautiful building and has long been one of the cultural jewels as our only producing theatre with something for everyone. Birmingham’s reputation is built on our industrial heritage which means that many people hear Birmingham and think engineering, cars and manufacture. That’s OK until some, who’ve probably never setContinue reading Dish out the £1.5bn arts fund
Steve McCabe, MP for Birmingham Selly Oak, is calling for reconstruction and innovation to tackle unemployment as we attempt to recover from the coronavirus pandemic.
Continue reading Jobs Blueprint Crucial to Life Chances of an Entire Generation
Steve McCabe MP for Birmingham Selly Oak has written to the Work and Pensions Secretary to demand a resumption of the services offered by the Child Maintenance Service (CMS) as soon as possible.
Continue reading Birmingham MP Calls on Government to Stop Neglecting Single Parents
A number of fantastic organisations in our city are distributing food to those in need, including The Active Wellbeing Society, Birmingham Real Junk Food Project and our Foodbanks. But they need our help. West Midlands Police are helping to coordinate the #FeedBirmingham initiative so that we can all keep these groups supplied with what they need.
This list will be updated as new information is received. Last updated: April 16 2020
Continue reading Food Deliveries and Support Services in Birmingham Selly Oak
Steve McCabe, MP for Birmingham Selly Oak, has written to the Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab urging him to mount a rescue operation for British Citizens stranded abroad as a result of the Covid-19 outbreak.
Continue reading Birmingham MP calls on Foreign Secretary to do more for Stranded Constituents
