Save our libraries, extend services and invest in Education and Skills to boost opportunities

I am committed to ensuring every child receives a top-quality education and acquires the skills needed for a successful future. I will fight Labour’s Parent tax, which will stop children from receiving the best education they can have and will also burden SEND students. I will bring investment into our schools, strengthen partnerships with local businesses and higher education institutions, access apprenticeship schemes, and work to enhance educational opportunities and career pathways, preparing our youth to thrive in their careers and contribute positively to our community.

Education will be a key priority for me. Despite Birmingham having the most number of world class higher education institutions outside of London, our constituency is lagging with lower rates of progression to higher education. A focus on early childhood education is imperative for us to progress, and I am committed to ensuring every child receives a top-quality education. Further, up-skilling our youth in line with the job market is crucial for building a successful future. I will fight for funding related to early childhood education, ensure access to apprenticeship schemes and work to enhance educational opportunities and career pathways, prepare our youth to thrive in their careers and contribute positively to our community.