Last week I once again spoke up for the car industry and motorists across the UK. Responding to the Queen’s Speech, I urged people when they talk about emissions to have an honest and rounded debate and the need to look at things scientifically and practically.

On Monday, at the state opening of Parliament, the Government set out its programme in a long-overdue Queen’s Speech.

Her Majesty announced 22 new pieces of legislation, including several that I know will be particularly welcomed here in Solihull.

Last week, I had the great pleasure of meeting some of the amazing local people who either work for or volunteer with the Marie Curie hospice.

This week Extinction Rebellion, the environmental movement inspired by Greta Thunberg, has once again tried to bring London to a halt.

Julian Knight MP has called for an overhaul of planning regulations following the announcement that a controversial housing development in Alderbrook Road will go ahead despite the vociferous objections of local residents.

Many people think Conference is about sitting in a hall and listening to speeches all day... but it is also a time for hard work in selling Solihull and the West Midlands.

Last Friday, I had the opportunity to experience a snapshot of what it is that makes Solihull such a thriving town.

Last week I had the great pleasure of joining Vernon Hill, the founder of Metro Bank, and staff to officially open the bank’s very first branch here in Solihull.

Julian Knight MP was very pleased that Priti Patel has endorsed his campaign to save Solihull Police Station during a meeting in Solihull this week.

For a long time now I have been fighting hard to save Solihull Police Station from plans by the Police and Crime Commissioner to close it down.