Midlands Rail Hub Wednesday, 2 July, 2025 Recently in Parliament, I asked the Chief Secretary to the Treasury a simple but crucial question: Will the Government finally be clear as to how much funding to Midlands Rail Hub will be receiving? The previous Conservative Government committed to £1.75 billion in funding through Network North to deliver the project under the leadership of Andy Street. This is something the current Government has... Westminster News
Visit Knowle Expo Visit 9th June 2025 Recently I was in Knowle to attend the Visit Knowle Business Expo. I was delighted to open the event with the Business Breakfast, bringing together local... Local News
Daniel Clarke's Sentence raised in the Commons 5th June 2025 Today, following my letter to the Attorney General to have the sentence of convicted pedophile Daniel Clarke’s sentence reviewed, I raised the case in the House... Speeches in Parliament
Visit Knowle Business Expo 4th June 2025 Looking to connect with local businesses or discover new opportunities? Don't miss the Visit Knowle Business Expo this Friday at the Greswolde Arms Hotel in... Local News
Regional Driving Test Assessment Centre 2nd June 2025 On Friday I paid a visit to the Regional Driving Assessment Centre (RDAC) to meet with their Chief Executive, Claire and some of the Trustees. The charity... Westminster News
Statement on Daniel Clarke 29th May 2025 Saqib commented: "Last week I wrote to the Attorney General for England and Wales, Lord Hermer KC, regarding the sentence handed down to convicted child sex... Westminster News
Youth Roundtable 24th May 2025 Saqib commented "As Shadow Minister of State for Culture, Media and Sport, this week I chaired a roundtable discussion on young people and youth services. A... Westminster News
Antisemitism Conference 19th May 2025 This morning Saqib travelled up to Manchester, before heading on down to Westminster, to give a speech at the Headteachers' Antisemitism Conference. Saqib... Westminster News
Business Forum 17th May 2025 Recently Saqib held another one of his Business Forum Breakfast meetings, which he set up back when he first became a Member of Parliament, designed to bring... Local News
North Solihull CDC Openin g 13th May 2025 Back in 2023, I was able to secure the funding for this state of the art facility under the previous Conservative Government and today it was a real pleasure to... Local News