This Wednesday the Chancellor, Rachel Reeves delivered her budget in Parliament. She shared the plans the Government to continue building a stronger and more secure economy.   This budget has set out the plans for the Government to continue to reject austerity and more borrowing, by making fair and necessary choices for the country.   The Government has scrapped the two-child benefit cap, reducing children out of poverty including 4,050 children in Edgbaston who will no

Summerfield Primary Care Centre in Edgbaston is set for a major upgrade after being awarded government funding as part of a nationwide investment in healthcare.

Preet Kaur Gill MP shows support for Government's Road Safety Strategy Preet Kaur Gill, MP for Edgbaston, is supporting the Government's upcoming Road Safety Strategy - the first national plan in over a decade to tackle the rising number of deaths and serious injuries on Britain’s roads. Across Edgbaston, residents have raised concerns about speeding, dangerous driving, poor enforcement, and pedestrian safety - particularly near schools, residential areas, and busy junctions.

This week, the Government announced the most hard-hitting reforms to the asylum system in a generation, designed to reduce the number of arrivals, close legal loopholes, and significantly increase removals of those who have no right to remain in the UK. Since 2021, over 400,000 people have claimed asylum in the UK, more than double the figure from a decade earlier. A quarter of those are claiming taxpayer-funded benefits. Rising arrivals, combined with years of slow remov

Over 17,000 veterans in Birmingham are set to benefit from a transformational new Veterans Strategy as the government announced plans this week to renew the nation's contract with those who serve and have served. £27m released from the £50m VALOUR system, to ensure veterans have easier access to essential care and support through a network of innovative new support hubs. Centres will offer guidance and support in health, housing and employment, and can extend to financ

Preet Kaur Gill, MP for Birmingham Edgbaston has welcomed the news that the Government will be investing an additional £2 million to protect and maintain war memorials across the country, ensuring that the service and sacrifice of our Armed Forces are never forgotten. War memorials are a vital part of our local and national story. They stand as lasting tributes to the courage and sacrifice of servicemen and women in conflicts past and present, and as places where communiti

The Government's reforms to update the national curriculum will enable young people in Birmingham Edgbaston and across the UK to seize opportunities so they can achieve and thrive in the modern world, including navigating the threat of fake news and online disinformation. Promotes high standards for every child with strong foundations in oracy, reading, writing and maths especially in primary and the “lost years” at the start of secondary. Revitalised curriculum deliver

The men and women who serve in our military represent the best of Britain. The very least they deserve is a safe and decent home. Too often over the past 14 years, forces families in the West Midlands were let down as the previous government failed to invest in their housing. And this goes back further. In 1996, John Major's government sold off our military housing in one of the worst privatisation deals imaginable – selling off armed forces married quarters and renting t

11 million private renters will gain most significant increase to their rights in a generation thanks to the Government's Renters Right Act which became law this week. This law means: End to Section 21 evictions and a move to a simpler tenancy structure where all assured tenancies are periodic. Strengthened rights for tenants to request a pet in the property, which the landlord must consider and cannot unreasonably refuse. To support this, landlords will be able

Preet Kaur Gill MP addressing the inauguration parade of the 1914 Sikhs Ceremonial Marching Troop at Wellington Barracks, London. It is a profound honour to be here today to support this commemoration of Sikh service and sacrifice.   We gather for the official inauguration of the 1914 Sikhs Ceremonial Troop – a living tribute that brings the extraordinary stories of Sikh soldiers into public consciousness, ensuring their courage and contributions are never forgotten.   T

Recent polling has shown that more than one in three parents find it difficult to give their children a healthy breakfast each morning. This week, the government have partnered with four British businesses to support their free breakfast clubs to go further, cutting costs with discounted food offers or free delivery, ensuring every penny can go towards nutritious food. The government has secured the following deals: Morrisons: free delivery for schools and a dedi

On Tuesday, Preet Kaur Gill, Member of Parliament for Birmingham Edgbaston, attended the Regional Investment Summit held at Edgbaston Stadium in her constituency. She welcomed the Government’s blitz on business bureaucracy announced at the first ever summit of its kind. Ministers have pledged cuts to red tape to save UK firms nearly £6 billion per year by the end of Parliament. Doubling down on action already taken to spur economic growth by easing the burdens that hold bu

This week, on World Homeless Day, the government announced its £84 million cash boost to help councils prevent homelessness and support families this winter. In the 14 years of the previous government, levels of rough sleeping more than doubled and there are now nearly 170,000 children in temporary accommodation across the country. This government will not stand idly by is the face of rising homelessness and rough sleeping. I am delighted that Birmingham City Council h

The government has taken a big step towards end the 8am scramble for GP appointments. The government now requires all GP practices in England to let you request GP appointments online from 8am-6:30pm, Monday to Friday. This will help free up practice phone lines for those who need them most, and make it more convenient to access appointments. Many GPs already offer this service, with one surgery already cutting waits from 14 to 3 days and 95% of patients being seen with

The terrorist attack at Heaton Park Synagogue on Thursday was a vile antisemitic attack. I am deeply concerned about the rise in antisemitism. We must unite to stand against this hatred and defeat it. My thoughts are with all those injured, their loved ones, and the wider community shaken by this horrifying incident. I am grateful to the emergency services for their swift response. This Week the Government Announced... Breakfast clubs for 500,000 more children... an

Preet Kaur Gill MP's persistent campaigning, involving multiple meetings with council leadership and extensive correspondence, has resulted in Birmingham City Council accepting that the Harborne Library building will be retained as a library facility for the community.   The campaign represents a major achievement in the face of the council's unprecedented financial crisis and widespread service cuts affecting libraries across Birmingham.   When Birmingham City Council's

In the face of the growing horror in the Middle East, the UK has now officially recognised the state of Palestine. This historic decision, taken alongside some of our closest allies, reflects the Government's unwavering commitment to a two-state solution and affirms the inalienable right of the Palestinian people to self-determination. The horrific scenes in Gaza, the illegal settlements in the West Bank, and the actions of Hamas mean the prospect of a two-state soluti

Data shows that in its first year the government delivered 5 million extra NHS appointments. That’s enough to fill Wembley Stadium over 55 times. Promise made, promise delivered. That means patients in Birmingham benefiting from quicker access to care. This government inherited an NHS where some patients waited as long as 18 months for treatment. By the next election, this government has set a target to cut the longest waiting times to 18 weeks. This is all part of the

As part of the Prime Minister's reshuffle this week to ensure the government is delivering for working people across the country, I was delighted to accept a new role as Parliamentary Private Secretary (PPS) to the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology. I am incredible proud of the work I have done for the past year supporting the Department for Business & Trade as a PPS. We have delivered transformative legislation such as the Employment Rights Bill which del

Following today's news that Angela Rayner has resigned as Deputy Prime Minister and Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local...