I’m back in Parliament today, following events in Afghanistan. For 20 years we’ve been battling extremists obsessed with perverting Islamic ideals. Whether it’s Daesh who emerged from the remnants of Al Qaeda or the Taliban, their striking feature, apart from their barbarity, is their attitude towards women who can’t hold jobs but can be soldContinue reading We must step up to plate in time of crisis
Yesterday, 18 August 2021, Parliament was recalled to debate the events in Afghanistan and the UK Government’s response.Watch Steve’s contribution to the debate here:
Does Boris Johnson have something against pensioners? That’s a question I have asked all too often these days, especially since Dominic Cummings revealed that the PM wasn’t too bothered when he thought Covid was only killing the over 80s. Last week, free TV licences for over 75s ceased. It marked the end of a 20-yearContinue reading PM problem on pensions
Are you a member of a community group in Billesley? Do you help run a local event or group? Steve McCabe MP and Moseley Rugby Club are proud to host the Billesley Community Conference 2021 , bringing a range of community groups across the local area togther to share ideas and collaborate on local projects.Continue reading Billesley Community Conference
Later today we’ll learn if the England football team is going to reach its first final since those historic events 55 years ago when Bobby Moore lifted the World Cup. Football reminds us just how much life has changed since 1966. No colour TVs, computers, or mobile phones back then. Alan Ball, who was the youngestContinue reading Roar on the Three Lions
I don’t know if you’ve come across Paul Reddish? He’s CEO of Volunteering Matters and has spent the past week cycling from Edinburgh to London, on a thank you tour of charities and volunteer groups who really make a difference. I caught up with him when he stopped off in Stirchley to say a bigContinue reading Grateful to all volunteers for work they do
The announcement of a ceasefire will bring a much-needed and welcome respite for the peoples of Israel and Palestine following the horrific violence of the past two weeks. However, past history suggests this could result in another uneasy stand-off – one that will do nothing to address the Palestinians’ desire for self-determination and the Israelis’Continue reading An internationally supported, long-term plan is needed to bring peace to Israel-Palestine
New figures released by the End Child Poverty coalition have revealed the growing scale of child poverty across the country, even before the pandemic hit. The research carried out by Loughborough University for the End Child Poverty Coalition shows that in the latest year (2019/20) there were 7483 children trapped in poverty in Selly Oak. That’s 38% of children. SteveContinue reading Local MP calls on Government to tackle Child Poverty
Last week I spoke in the debate on the Queen’s Speech, my chance to comment on the Government’s plans. I’ll support measures that help my constituents. I believe I should use Parliament to address problems people here are raising with me. Many families are concerned about the future for their children and yearn for aContinue reading Ideas in speech could help, but we must go further
I’ve been thinking about the time I heard former American President Bill Clinton make his Changemakers speech at Labour Party conference. His argument was that politics is about change and we should embrace it. Many of us can find change disturbing. Sometimes we put up with bad situations because we fear the challenge of change.Continue reading Change is our only constant
