Local MP helps to save Winter Fuel Payments Thursday, 19 June, 2025 More than 17,000 pensioners across Solihull West & Shirley were set to lose their Winter Fuel Allowance under Labour’s initial proposals. After strong local opposition, including a petition signed by over 800 residents, the Government was forced into a U-turn. Dr Neil Shastri-Hurst MP said; “This is a victory for our community and for the values we stand for. I’ll always defend those who’ve given... Articles
Dr Neil Shastri-Hurst MP condemns tariffs on UK car exports to the USA 3rd April 2025 The President of the United States has announced the implementation of new tariffs on automobiles and automotive components entering the United States... Articles
Dr Neil Shastri-Hurst MP secures Solihull’s weapon surrender bin as he advances his campaign to save lives lost to knife crime 21st March 2025 Dr Neil Shastri-Hurst MP, Member of Parliament for Solihull West & Shirley and former trauma surgeon, has seen first hand the devastating effect of knife crime... Articles
Dr Neil Shastri-Hurst MP celebrates English Tourism Week and highlights Solihull & Shirley as a top visitor destination 14th March 2025 VisitEngland hosts English Tourism Week between 14th and 23rd March 2025. English Tourism Week aims to promote the diverse, exciting, and vibrant tourism sector... Articles
NEW SURGICAL HUB OPENS AT SOLIHULL HOSPITAL 13th January 2025 A brand-new state-of-the art operating theatre hub has opened at Solihull Hospital which will enable thousands more procedures to be carried out for local... Local News
DR NEIL SHASTRI-HURST MP VISITS SHIRLEY POSTAL WORKERS TO SHOW SUPPORT IN BUSY RUN-UP TO CHRISTMAS 10th December 2024 Dr Neil Shastri-Hurst MP visited postal workers at Shirley Delivery Office on Friday to find out more about what it takes to deliver letters and parcels in the... Articles
Dr Neil Shastri-Hurst MP calls on the Government to back British Farmers 3rd December 2024 The future of farmers will be put to a major Parliamentary vote in an effort to overturn Labour’s vindictive Family Farm Tax. Despite Labour Prime Minister Keir... Articles
Leader of SMBC, Cllr Ian Courts talks about Protecting & Enhancing our Environment 21st November 2024 In the backdrop of the COP29 Summit in Baku, it is important to reflect on our local achievements in Solihull - addressing the foremost challenges to the... Local News
Action on Graffiti! 5th November 2024 St Alphege Conservative Councillors, Samantha Gethen and Bob Grinsell responded promptly to reports in the community about large unsightly graffiti in their... Local News
KEEP WINTER FUEL - SIGN THE PETITION! 1st October 2024 Labour has announced cuts to the Winter Fuel Payment , taking away up to £300 per pensioner. Sign our petition to stop this: https://www.keepwinterfuel.com The... Articles
Kemi EXPOSES Labour’s welfare ticking time bomb 11th July 2025 Welfare Spending is growing out of control, and Labour and Reform are adding fuel to the fire. National News
Conservatives vote against Labour's useless welfare bill 2nd July 2025 In an act of cowardice, Keir Starmer has put Party before country. He cannot make the tough decisions necessary. National News
Back the Makers, not the Takers 30th June 2025 Kemi Badenoch delivers speech to business leaders at the British Chambers of Commerce National News
Labour finally U-turn on Grooming Gang inquiry after Conservative pressure 19th June 2025 Keir Starmer has finally bowed to pressure and agreed to a national statutory inquiry into the grooming gangs scandal. National News
Kemi delivers a speech at FTSE250+ conference 18th June 2025 Kemi Badenoch has delivered a speech in the city responding to Labour's damaging plans for our economy. National News
Kemi delivers press Conference with a survivor of grooming gangs scandal 18th June 2025 After Labour announced they finally U-turned and will begin a national inquiry into the grooming gangs, Kemi holds a press conference with a survivor. National News
