Last week Philip Hammond presented this year’s Budget to the House of Commons. It’s one of biggest Parliamentary events of the year, and there were several important announcements which I know will be very welcome here in Solihull.

Julian Knight MP has welcomed the decision by Philip Hammond to offer a one-third cut to business rates for small businesses and cut income tax.

Making sure that social care in Britain is put on a stable, sustainable footing is one of the most important challenges facing the Government.

Last week, I had the great pleasure of meeting a local veteran who had just received the Légion d'Honneur – France’s highest honour.

Julian Knight MP was delighted to meet a local resident and congratulate him personally upon being awarded France’s highest honour - the Légion d'Honneur.

Julian Knight MP has welcomed the Government’s decision to release £240 million of additional funding for local authorities to spend on adult social care – which will include £870,356 earmarked for Solihull Council.

Julian Knight MP has offered his support to calls to ban the consumption of dog meat in the United Kingdom as an example to the rest of the world.

Julian Knight MP has called for new MPs to receive extensive, compulsory training in how to run and office and manage their team – and for their oath of office to include a pledge to respect staff.

Julian Knight MP has welcomed the latest step forwards in the Government’s plans to devolve substantial new powers over skills development to the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA).

Julian Knight MP has joined Labour in condemning Green Councillor, Chris Williams’ DIY guide to trick and attract BNP voters into supporting the Greens, and is calling on the Liberal Democrats and the Green Party to distance themselves from the remarks.