Sajid Javid MP's Summer Newsletter

With last month's heatwave came positive economic news. At just 1.7%, the Claimant Rate in Bromsgrove has halved since 2010. As ever, there is more to do, but we should be proud of all that we have achieved.

This has been at the forefront of my mind during my recent visits to a plethora of local businesses. It's clearer than ever that Bromsgrove business is not only flourishing, but continuing to contribute so much to our regional economy.

It's also been a busy month at the Home Office. A particular highlight for me was attending the Police Bravery Awards. I was completely overwhelmed by the inspirational stories of courage and sacrifice. Police men and women do our nation proud - putting their own safety at risk to protect the people of Britain. I salute every single one of you and I was honoured to be at such a poignant event.

Please do get in touch with my office on sajid.javid.mp@parliament.uk if I can be of any assistance.

Sajid Javid
Member of Parliament for Bromsgrove

Ensuring that young people in Bromsgrove have access to the best possible education has always been a priority for me. I was therefore really pleased to meet with the talented Interim Head of North Bromsgrove School, Lee Gray to discuss his plans for the school.

It's great to see that the school is getting the support it needs, and I am fully behind Lee and his staff who are doing a brilliant job.

It was good to be in sunny Rubery a few weeks ago. We had a really productive street surgery, so thank you to everyone who came down for a chat.

I was proud to cut the ribbon at the opening of RSM Partner's new HQ in Bromsgrove.

RSM is an impressive local business with a very talented team. It was good to meet the staff, and to see another example of an expanding company, with global reach, choosing Bromsgrove as its home.

Worcestershire Medal Service has recently been awarded the contract to be the dedicated provider of all MoD medals, except for the Victoria Cross. This is an incredible achievement for the WMS team.

WMS was founded by Phil in 1988 with just £120, via the Enterprise Allowance Scheme. They now hold one of the largest stocks of medals, miniature medals and ribbons of the UK and Commonwealth.

WMS are a brilliant example of a hard-working, local family business.

I was really pleased to meet with the new Chairman of Worcestershire Acute Hospitals Trust, Sir David Nicholson.

It is a top priority for me to ensure that my Bromsgrove constituents receive the best healthcare possible, so I was keen to seek assurances from Sir David that a plan is in place to lift the Trust out of Special Measures.

I will do all I can to support Sir David and his team on this improvement journey and as ever, if any of my constituents have any issues at all, please do get in touch.

I was pleased to cut the ribbon at the new Dream Doors showroom in Barnt Green.

I was told that business is flourishing, and with more than 80 sites across the UK, I'm delighted that the Bromsgrove branch is a leading example within the franchise.

Well done to Zoe and team and best of luck. Thanks for having me!

SAJID IN THE PAPERS

Cannabis-derived medicinal products to be made available on prescription
26 July, 2018
Specialist clinicians will be able to legally prescribe cannabis-derived medicinal products by the autumn, Home Secretary Sajid Javid announced today.

Home Office launches toolkit for employers to support EU Settlement Scheme
25 July, 2018
Toolkit will support organisations in reassuring and helping EU citizens apply for settled status.

Home Secretary statement on immigration detention and Shaw report
24 July, 2018
The Home Secretary has given a statement to Parliament about immigration detention and the government's response to Stephen Shaw's follow-up report published today.

MP wants Bromsgrove to be recognised at Great British High Street Awards
22 July, 2018
MP Sajid Javid has called for Bromsgrove town centre to be recognised at this year's Great British High Street Awards.

Windrush compensation scheme consultation launched
19 July, 2018
Home Secretary announces launch of Windrush compensation scheme consultation and lessons learned review terms of reference.

Government agrees joint work on international crime
13 July, 2018
UK-US taskforce to share expertise on detecting and tackling synthetic opioids.

UK hosts Western Balkans Summit
11 July, 2018
The fifth Western Balkans Summit concluded on 10 July with the signing of joint declarations on Good Neighbourly Relations, War Crimes and Missing Persons.

Home Secretary's update to Parliament on Amesbury incident
9 July, 2018
The Home Secretary has updated Parliament about the poisoning in Amesbury.

Home Secretary's statement on the death of Dawn Sturgess
8 July, 2018
Home Secretary Sajid Javid has made a statement on the death of Dawn Sturgess following the major incident in Amesbury, Wiltshire in which 2 people fell critically ill from exposure to a Novichok nerve agent.

Home Secretary visits the site of major incident in Amesbury
8 July, 2018
Home Secretary Sajid Javid today (Sunday 8 July) visited Salisbury and Amesbury in Wiltshire after two people fell critically ill from exposure to a Novichok nerve agent.

Amesbury nerve agent incident
5 July, 2018
The Home Secretary has delivered a speech to the House of Commons providing an update on the Amesbury incident.

Government plans renewed action to tackle hate crime
5 July, 2018
Funding for police call handlers and roundtables mark intent to stamp out abuse and support victims.

Government introduces new Offensive Weapons Bill to tackle serious violence
Wednesday 20 June, 2018
The Home Secretary has today (Wednesday 20 June) introduced new legislation to ban the delivery of knives and corrosives bought online to residential addresses.

Medicinal cannabis review part 2 commissioned
3 July, 2018
Home Secretary to receive advice on cannabis-related medicinal products.

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