Black Country news and blogs Saturday 21 July 2018
Emma Reynolds MP
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Emma supports the role of local pharmacies in improving patients’ health 
Emma Reynolds MP 19 Jul 18
Emma Reynolds, Labour MP for Wolverhampton North East, attended a pharmacy briefing in parliament to show her support for local pharmacies.
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Emma celebrates annual Black Country Day
Emma Reynolds MP 16 Jul 18
Emma Reynolds, Labour MP for Wolverhampton North East, celebrated Black Country Day this weekend.
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Emma visits Wolverhampton Festival of Food and Drink which sees attendance increase to over 25,000
Emma Reynolds MP 13 Jul 18
Emma Reynolds, Labour MP for Wolverhampton North East, visited the City of Wolverhampton Festival of Food and Drink which was attended by over 25,000 – up by almost 7,000 people on the inaugural event last year.
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Emma congratulates all the volunteers involved in Wednesfield in Bloom 2018
Emma Reynolds MP 13 Jul 18
Emma Reynolds, Labour MP for Wolverhampton North East, visited Wednesfield to support Wednesfield in Bloom during the day that Heart of England in Bloom judges were there.
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Emma visits Wednesfield in Bloom to congratulate the many volunteers involved
Emma Reynolds MP 10 Jul 18
Emma Reynolds, Labour MP for Wolverhampton North East, has visited Wednesfield to see this year’s display and to meet with volunteers.
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Emma celebrates 70th anniversary of NHS and criticises Tory government’s record of failure
Emma Reynolds MP 5 Jul 18
Emma Reynolds, Labour MP for Wolverhampton North East, is celebrating the 70th anniversary of the NHS on Thursday 5 July.
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Emma visited Wednesfield High School and Corpus Christi Primary School
Emma Reynolds MP 3 Jul 18
Last week Emma visited two schools in her constituency.
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Emma welcome Anil Sharma from Leonard Cheshire to his week of work experience
Emma Reynolds MP 2 Jul 18
Emma Reynolds, Labour MP for Wolverhampton North East, has welcomed local resident, Anil Sharma, who is carrying out work experience with his local MP.
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Emma is supporting Armed Forces Day this Saturday and encouraging others to do so
Emma Reynolds MP 29 Jun 18
Emma Reynolds, MP for Wolverhampton North East wants people to help commemorate Armed Forces Day.
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Emma urges government to end business uncertainty over Brexit
Emma Reynolds MP 27 Jun 18
Emma Reynolds, Labour MP for Wolverhampton North East, has called on the government to provide clarity over its Brexit plans to end the damaging uncertainty being caused to businesses in Wolverhampton across the UK.
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Emma votes against Heathrow expansion after government admits it will mean fewer flights from Birmingham
Emma Reynolds MP 26 Jun 18
Emma Reynolds, Labour MP for Wolverhampton North East, has voted against government plans to expand Heathrow after the Transport Secretary admitted – and the government’s own figures showed – that there will be fewer flights to Birmingham …
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Emma attends Wolverhampton exhibition as part of Windrush Day celebrations
Emma Reynolds MP 22 Jun 18
On the occasion of Windrush Day, Emma Reynolds, Labour MP for Wolverhampton North East attended the Windrush 70 exhibition at Wolverhampton Art Gallery to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the arrival of the HMT Empire Windrush at Tilbury Docks – …
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Emma questions Minister over the costs of what is termed affordable rents
Emma Reynolds MP 19 Jun 18
Emma Reynolds, Labour MP for Wolverhampton North East has questioned the government over affordable rents and the lack of affordable social housing.
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Emma is hosting the Jo Cox ‘Great Get Together’ Friday, 22 June, 3 – 5pm
Emma Reynolds MP 19 Jun 18
On Friday, 22 June, Emma is urging the community to come together to celebrate the life of Jo Cox by attending her ‘Great Get Together Tea Party’ she is holding at her constituency office.
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Emma supports ‘Go Run For Fun’ Great School Run encouraging primary school children to take up sport
Emma Reynolds MP 15 Jun 18
Emma Reynolds, Labour MP for Wolverhampton North East, went along to celebrate the collective achievements of pupils from across the city who were taking part in ‘Go Run For Free’.
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Emma sends her best wishes to those celebrating Eid al-Fitr
Emma Reynolds MP 14 Jun 18
Emma Reynolds, Labour MP for Wolverhampton North East has sent her best wishes to Muslims across the world marking the end of Ramadan.
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Emma is supporting Cervical Cancer Awareness Week and urges women to take the test
Emma Reynolds MP 14 Jun 18
Emma Reynolds, MP for Wolverhampton North East, is supporting Cervical Screening Awareness Week and urges more women to attend the potentially life-saving test.
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Emma’s statement on the passage of the EU Withdrawal Bill
Emma Reynolds MP 12 Jun 18
Emma Reynolds, Labour MP for Wolverhampton North East has today issued a statement ahead of the coming votes on the EU Withdrawal Bill.
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Emma is celebrating Carers’ Week and encouraging people to find out more about being a carer
Emma Reynolds MP 12 Jun 18
Emma Reynolds, Labour MP for Wolverhampton North East is encouraging local people and groups to celebrate the role of carers during Carers’ Week which runs from 11-17 June 2018.
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Emma signs Book of Remembrance to commemorate the thousands of members of the Sikh faith who lost their lives
Emma Reynolds MP 8 Jun 18
Emma Reynolds, Labour MP for Wolverhampton North East has signed a book of remembrance in the House of Commons to commemorate the thousands of members of the Sikh faith who lost their lives in the Golden Temple Massacre in 1984.
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Emma questions the government on the number of women affected by the breast screening reminder failure
Emma Reynolds MP 7 Jun 18
In May the government announced that due to a technical issue dating back to 2009 which was only identified this year some women in England were denied the last of their invitations for breast cancer screening.
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Emma saddened at the news House of Frazer is to close its iconic Wolverhampton Store
Emma Reynolds MP 7 Jun 18
Emma Reynolds, MP for Wolverhampton North East has today said how saddened she is by the news that House of Frazer will close its store in Wolverhampton.
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Emma celebrates National Bookstart Week promoting the importance of reading
Emma Reynolds MP 5 Jun 18
Emma Reynolds, labour MP for Wolverhampton North East is urging people to celebrate National Bookstart Week.
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Emma disappointed by Channel 4 decision not to locate new creative hub in Wolverhampton
Emma Reynolds MP 5 Jun 18
Emma Reynolds, Labour MP for Wolverhampton North East, has expressed disappointment after the broadcaster Channel 4 rejected a bid from Wolverhampton to be the home of one of two new creative hubs.
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Emma urges people to get behind the Great Get Together in memory of Jo Cox
Emma Reynolds MP 1 Jun 18
Emma Reynolds, Labour MP for Wolverhampton North East will be hosting an event at her constituency office on Friday 22 June 2018 as part of the ‘Great Get Together’ to celebrate the life of Jo Cox.
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Emma is supporting Dementia Awareness Week
Emma Reynolds MP 24 May 18
Emma Reynolds, MP for Wolverhampton North East is supporting Dementia Awareness Week to highlight the support available to those living with dementia.
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Emma raises case in Parliament regarding identical twins and serious Personal Independence Payment failings
Emma Reynolds MP 23 May 18
Emma Reynolds, Labour MP for Wolverhampton North East, recently raised a case involving identical twins who have the same genetic condition which involves lifelong learning disabilities and associated health problems.
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Emma is supporting Mental Health Awareness Week, 14 – 20 May 2018
Emma Reynolds MP 17 May 18
Emma Reynolds, Labour MP for Wolverhampton North East, is supporting Mental Health Awareness Week which runs until the 20 May 2018.
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Emma supporting Bikeathon in aid of Bilston War Memorial
Emma Reynolds MP 11 May 18
Tomorrow, Saturday, 12 May at 12pm, Emma Reynolds, MP for Wolverhampton North East will be taking part in a Bikeathon.
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Emma welcomes Wolverhampton aerospace apprenticeships to Parliament
Emma Reynolds MP 10 May 18
Labour MP for Wolverhampton North East, Emma Reynolds, was delighted to welcome a group of apprentices to Parliament recently.
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Emma speaks in debate in the House of Commons over the treatment of the Windrush generation
Emma Reynolds MP 9 May 18
Emma Reynolds, Labour MP for Wolverhampton North East, last week I spoke in a debate in the House of Commons about the government’s scandalous treatment of the Windrush generation.
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Emma responds to Tata Steel’s proposal to sell its Engineering Steels business in Wolverhampton
Emma Reynolds MP 9 May 18
Emma Reynolds, Labour MP for Wolverhampton North East, has called on Tata Steel to pause its proposals to sell its Engineering Steels business in Heath Town, Wolverhampton.
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Emma takes part in Westminster Hall Petition Debate on the Windrush generation
Emma Reynolds MP 2 May 18
On Monday, Emma Reynolds, Labour MP for Wolverhampton North East spoke in a debate on a petition calling on the government to grant an amnesty to the Windrush Generation.
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Emma gives speech to Wolverhampton Black Business Leaders’ Network
Emma Reynolds MP 1 May 18
Emma Reynolds, Labour MP for Wolverhampton North East has given a speech to the Wolverhampton Black Business Network.
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Emma receives petition organised by Labour council candidates against closure of Wednesfield police station
Emma Reynolds MP 30 Apr 18
Emma Reynolds, Labour MP for Wolverhampton North East, has been presented with a petition signed by over 2,000 local residents in opposition to plans to close and sell off Wednesfield police station.
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Emma welcomes the resignation of Amber Rudd as Home Secretary
Emma Reynolds MP 30 Apr 18
Emma Reynolds, Labour MP for Wolverhampton North East, has welcomed Amber Rudd’s decision to resign as Home Secretary for misleading Parliament about the Home Office’s immigration policy.
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Emma pays tribute to those killed and injured in the workplace
Emma Reynolds MP 30 Apr 18
Emma Reynolds, MP for Wolverhampton North East, has paid tribute to those workers who tragically died at work.
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Emma visits Moreton School to see the work of the Brilliant Club in promoting opportunities
Emma Reynolds MP 30 Apr 18
Emma Reynolds, Labour MP for Wolverhampton North East, paid a visit to Moreton School in her constituency to see first hand the work of the Brilliant Club.
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Emma calls for compensation for Paulette Wilson and other members of the Windrush generation
Emma Reynolds MP 27 Apr 18
Emma Reynolds, Labour MP for Wolverhampton North East, has called on the government to give compensation to her constituent Paulette Wilson who was detained and treated in an appalling and inhumane manner.
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Emma supports plans for St George’s Day to be a bank holiday in England
Emma Reynolds MP 25 Apr 18
Emma Reynolds, Labour MP for Wolverhampton North East, is supporting plans for St George’s Day to be made a bank holiday in England.
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Emma signs pledge to help promote awareness of Cardiac Risk in the Young
Emma Reynolds MP 19 Apr 18
Emma Reynolds, Labour MP for Wolverhampton North East has pledged to help raise awareness of Cardiac Risk in the Young.
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Emma questions Home Secretary over the treatment of the Windrush generation
Emma Reynolds MP 18 Apr 18
Emma Reynolds, Labour MP for Wolverhampton North East has criticised the government over the treatment of The Windrush Generation by the Home Office.
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Emma shows her support for Male Cancer Awareness Week 9 – 15 April 2018
Emma Reynolds MP 13 Apr 18
Labour MP for Wolverhampton North East, Emma Reynolds, has shown her support for Male Cancer Awareness Week by backing the FACE up to Prostate Cancer, a campaign which focuses on the three key factors associated to the condition.
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Emma celebrates 10 years of the free pensioner bus pass and campaigns for better investment in bus services
Emma Reynolds MP 13 Apr 18
Emma Reynolds, MP for Wolverhampton North East, is supporting the TUC’s campaign to protect the free buss pass.
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Emma takes part in the Willenhall – Wednesfield Annual Vaisakhi procession
Emma Reynolds MP 9 Apr 18
Emma Reynolds, Labour MP for Wolverhampton North East has attended the annual Willenhall to Wednesfield Vaisakhi March.
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Emma is supporting people living with arthritis in Wolverhampton North East and raising awareness of the condition
Emma Reynolds MP 6 Apr 18
Emma Reynolds, MP for Wolverhampton North East, recently attended a parliamentary event to highlight the effect of living with arthritis related conditions has on the 17.8 million people across the UK.
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Emma visits residents to discuss their concerns over traffic speed in Wednesfield
Emma Reynolds MP 4 Apr 18
Emma Reynolds, Labour MP for Wolverhampton North East, has met with residents on Waddens Brook Lane in Wednesfield to discuss their concerns over traffic speed in their area.
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Emma celebrates the importance of the work of Brain Tumour Research charity by celebrating Wear a Hat Day
Emma Reynolds MP 29 Mar 18
Emma Reynolds, Labour MP for Wolverhampton North East, is marking Wear a Hat Day to highlight the work of the charity Brain Tumour Research.
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Emma urges people to have their say on plans to close Wednesfield Police Station
Emma Reynolds MP 27 Mar 18
Emma Reynolds, Labour MP for Wolverhampton North East, is consulting residents on plans to close Wednesfield Police Station.
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Emma voices concerns about the latest unemployment figures for Wolverhampton
Emma Reynolds MP 21 Mar 18
Emma Reynolds, Labour MP for Wolverhampton North East, has voiced her concerns at yet more bad news on unemployment in the city.