Unemployment at its lowest level for over four decades Wednesday, 15 August, 2018 Figures out today show that the number of people out of work is at a record low. In Meriden constituency, the number of people who are unemployed has fallen by 911 – a 29 per cent drop – since 2010. Employment has increased in the West Midlands with 2,798,906 people in work – an increase of 322,906 more people in work since 2010. Dame Caroline Spelman has welcomed the new figures, which show that... Articles
Lifesaving defibrillator installed at Dorridge Methodist Church 16th June 2018 Dame Caroline joined families and the new Mayor of Solihull, Councillor Flo Nash (Lab), at a community event at Dorridge Methodist Church to celebrate the... Local News
Caroline responds to JLR's decision to move Discovery SUV production to Slovakia 11th June 2018 As Jaguar Land Rover prepares for an era of electric vehicle manufacturing, Dame Caroline Spelman responds to local concerns about the planned move of the... Local News
Church Commissioner's Questions | 07th June 2018 7th June 2018 The Church Commissioner answered oral and written questions from MP's in the House of Commons Chamber. Questions from MPs concerned; the Clewer Initiative... Westminster News
Meriden MP backs call to revolutionise Parkinson’s care 16th May 2018 Dame Caroline Spelman MP has pledged to help overhaul local care for Parkinson’s after a report revealed an insufficient amount of mental health support... Westminster News
Local MP supports campaign to designate largest marine reserve in the Atlantic 15th May 2018 Dame Caroline Spelman has called upon the UK government to become a world leader in protecting the oceans. Westminster News
Column: MP calls for detail as PCC remains tight lipped over Solihull police station closure 8th May 2018 Dame Caroline wants real clarification and 'alternative solutions' from the PCC on his plans to close Solihull Police Station. Opinions
Conservatives increase Solihull Council majority in major upset for Lib Dems 4th May 2018 Solihull Borough Conservatives have increased their majority at SMBC following success at this week’s local elections. Local News
Government launches Carbon Monoxide alarm review in response to calls from local MPs 1st May 2018 Dame Caroline has been an active supporter of a Private Member's Bill to bring in new rules to require carbon monoxide alarms to be fitted in homes across... Westminster News
Speaking up for those without a voice: Meriden MP advocates international support for internally displaced people. 26th April 2018 On Wednesday, Dame Caroline Spelman MP led a Westminster Hall debate to raise awareness of the plight of Internally Displaced People (IDPs). These are people... Speeches in Parliament