Warinder Juss
MP for Wolverhampton West
Lab
4 Jul 2024 - Present
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Every year, about 160 university students commit suicide. That is more than three every week, yet there is no established duty of care on universities to protect the health, safety and welfare of their students. It is not about creating excessive burdens on universities, but about requiring them to take reasonable steps to prevent injury or harm to their students when the risk is reasonably foreseeable. Will the Prime Minister meet me to discuss the issue so we can do all we can to prevent our young people from dying at university through suicide?
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University student suicides are increasing, with about 160 cases annually. There is currently no established duty of care on universities to protect the mental health and welfare of their students.
Keir Starmer
Any death from suicide is a tragedy, as everybody across this House will know. We are bringing together students, bereaved families, universities and the NHS to strengthen the mental health support provided to students. We have also appointed a student support champion to drive improvement across our universities. The relevant Minister will be happy to discuss that and other matters with my hon. Friend.
Assessment
Did not commit to meeting Warinder Juss specifically, only said the relevant minister would be willing to discuss it.
Session: PMQs
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What steps will be taken to attract more young people and those in full-time roles to become magistrates? What measures are in place for expenses reform to support this?
Context
The question addresses concerns about attracting young and working-age individuals to the challenging volunteer role of magistrates, especially given potential impacts on their paid employment.
David Lammy
The reform of expenses is important. More self-employed people have come forward, showing good progress in diversity across the country.
Session: Magistrate Numbers 2026-06-30
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What steps are being taken to increase the number of magistrates? Although supporting government reform, concerns exist that recruitment targets may be missed given past failures. What specific actions and contingency plans will ensure success this time?
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The question follows concerns about increasing court cases and a need for more magistrates to handle the load. Previous attempts at increasing the number of magistrates have not been successful.
David Lammy
We are increasing the number of magistrates to 21,000 by 2029, a 50% rise from current levels. A national taskforce fast-tracks the process and halves recruitment times. We will publish an update on numbers on 9 July.
Session: Magistrate Numbers 2026-06-30
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Will the Secretary of State please commit to increasing funding for prison education, so that offenders can access the basic skills and support they need to rebuild their lives, reintegrate, and contribute positively to society when they leave prison?
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The question arises from concerns about the high reoffending rate and lack of basic literacy skills among prisoners.
Jake Richards
My hon. Friend has been consistent in raising that important issue, and we are committed to ensuring sufficient education provision for prisoners. However, we need to stabilise and get order back into the prison system after inheriting chaos, but this Government are absolutely committed to ensuring that prisoners have education and work opportunities on leaving prison.
Session: Topical Questions
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I thank the Chancellor for her condolences. I was at the site of the tragedy on Sunday laying flowers. One of my favourite places for lunch is the Pomegranate Café in my constituency, a community-based social enterprise partnership founded by the Good Shepherd charity, the Wolves Foundation and the Labour-controlled city of Wolverhampton council. It provides affordable food and all profits from the café are donated to support free services around training and employability, providing meaningful pathways out of poverty in Wolverhampton. Will the Chancellor please join me in congratulating everyone involved with the Pomegranate Café—
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The Pomegranate Café, a community-based social enterprise in Wolverhampton West founded by the Good Shepherd charity and the Wolves Foundation, provides affordable food and donates profits to support free services for recovery, employability training, and pathways out of poverty.
Rachel Reeves
I thank my hon. Friend for raising the excellent work city of Wolverhampton council is doing to help people with the cost of living, in particular the most vulnerable people in our society. The measures we are taking to reduce child poverty, and to increase the basic state pension and the new state pension, combined with what we are doing with Pride in Place, including in Whitmore Reans and Dunstall Hill in his constituency, will improve outcomes for people in Wolverhampton West and around the country.
Session: Cost of Living Wolverhampton West
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What steps have you taken to help support people with the cost of living in Wolverhampton West constituency?
Context
The question arises after a tragic incident involving the death of two young children in the constituency, highlighting the urgent need for cost-of-living assistance.
Rachel Reeves
We recognise that everyday living costs remain too high, which is why we are supporting households with their energy bills, and why we have frozen prescription charges for a second year in a row and rail fares for the first time in 30 years. It is also why we have lifted the national living wage and the national minimum wage, so people on low pay can see their money go further.
Session: Cost of Living Wolverhampton West
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What steps is the government taking with Cabinet colleagues to help tackle violence against women and girls?
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Warinder Juss is concerned about violence against women and girls and the steps being taken by the government to address this issue.
Jess Phillips
We are delivering the commitments set out in the cross-Government 'Freedom from Violence and Abuse' strategy, published in December 2025, which sets out actions to prevent violence, pursue perpetrators and support victims. A ministerial group bringing together 14 Departments provides strategic oversight of delivery, driving progress, addressing risk, and ensuring collective ownership of our commitment to halve VAWG within a decade.
Session: Tackling Violence Against Women and Girls.
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I visited Wolverhampton girls' high school and saw posters promoting the 'Orange Wolverhampton' campaign. While the criminal justice system plays a role, does the Minister agree that community-based early intervention and prevention, including education and awareness among young people, is crucial for both victims and perpetrators?
Context
Warinder Juss visited Wolverhampton girls' high school and observed posters promoting the 'Orange Wolverhampton' campaign, an initiative working with community partners to combat gender-based violence and abuse.
Jess Phillips
I thank my hon. Friend for his question. This weekend, I was with Black Country Women's Aid, celebrating its 40th anniversary, and its staff mentioned how my hon. Friend had been incredibly supportive of them. The first of the three aims of our strategy is to stop violence before it starts, focusing on the prevention that he talks about. We will focus on young people, supporting parents and working with schools to challenge misogyny and promote healthy relationships. We will also engage with industry and take decisive action to safeguard young people by making the UK one of the hardest places for children to access harmful content and misogynistic influence.
Session: Tackling Violence Against Women and Girls.
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Will the Minister please outline what other tangible changes my constituents can expect to see over the next year thanks to GB Energy?
Context
In Wolverhampton, nearly one in five households are experiencing fuel poverty. The MP welcomes the Government's commitment to reducing this number but seeks more specific measures to help constituents immediately.
Martin McCluskey
I thank my hon. Friend for that question. I know that he is focused, as I am, on reducing energy bills for his constituents and people across the country. People in Wolverhampton and across the country will also be benefiting from our action to reduce energy costs by an average of £150 this April.
Session: Great British Energy Bills
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What estimate has been made of the potential impact of Great British Energy on energy bills for public services?
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The question arises from concerns about the impact of energy policies on local schools and hospitals in Wolverhampton. The MP wants to understand how Great British Energy will affect these institutions.
Martin McCluskey
Great British Energy's mission is to power Britain with clean, secure and home-grown energy. It has already started that work, with Great British Energy and the Government funding around 250 school and 260 hospital solar installations.
Session: Great British Energy Bills
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I welcome the action taken to reduce court backlogs, especially for cases involving violence against women and girls. What consultation has been held with victims’ organisations and charities regarding plans to restrict jury trials? We must ensure that these victims are at the heart of any reforms to the courts system so they can be satisfied that timely justice will be delivered.
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There is a concern that victims of violence against women and girls might be excluded from discussions about restricting jury trials.
The Minister for Courts and Legal Services (Sarah Sackman)
It is right that victims are put back at the heart of our criminal justice system. The Minister for Courts and Legal Services, my hon. and learned Friend the Member for Finchley and Golders Green (Sarah Sackman) and I have met many victims of horrific crimes to hear about how court delays have impacted on them.
Session: Victims of Domestic Abuse Criminal Justice System
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Justice delayed is justice denied is the harsh reality for the nearly 80,000 cases that are currently waiting to be heard in the Crown court. I am pleased that the Government are taking action to modernise our justice system and to be reassured that the sanctity of jury trials will be preserved. Considering that only 3% of criminal cases are currently tried by a jury, what assessment has the Minister made on the impact that removing jury trials from certain either-way offences will have on significantly reducing the present unacceptable court backlogs?
Context
80,000 cases are currently waiting to be heard in the Crown court. The question addresses the impact of removing jury trials from certain either-way offences.
The Minister for Courts and Legal Services (Sarah Sackman)
My hon. Friend raises a number of incredibly important points. Behind each and every one of those 80,000 cases in the backlog is a victim, as well as someone who is accused who may be trying to clear their name. As the backlog heads in the wrong direction, with agonising delays for all participants, we will not sit idly by. That is why we have adopted the recommendations of the independent review of criminal courts. It makes the important observation that 90% of cases in this country are currently dealt with robustly, properly and in a timely fashion without a jury in our magistrates courts. The whole package of reforms that we are bringing forward, which is not a pick-and-mix, is designed to deliver swifter justice for victims.
Session: Court Backlogs
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Does the Minister agree that there is no place for racial hatred in Britain and these crimes must be punished to the full extent of the law? Can she offer assurances to women and girls in my constituency that they will have full police protection?
Context
The west midlands has seen an increase in racially motivated attacks, including rapes of Sikh women. The community is concerned about safety.
Jess Phillips
I thank my hon. Friend for his concern about racially motivated sexual violence in the west midlands. Some cases are sub judice but charges have been laid. I assure him that I am working closely with organisations to ensure women feel safe, and we will do everything possible along with the police and other agencies.
Session: Violence against Women and Girls
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Despite the most welcome peace plan, we have already seen breaches in the form of Israeli air strikes, with the restriction of lifesaving supplies entering Gaza. What are we doing to ensure that sufficient humanitarian aid can get through to end the famine swiftly, and that the Israeli leadership is held accountable for violations of international law, so that we can finally see an end to the conflict, with no more innocent Palestinian or Israeli lives being lost?
Context
Despite the ceasefire, Israeli air strikes continue and restrictions on lifesaving supplies entering Gaza persist.
The Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs (Yvette Cooper)
It is important that all sides hold to the ceasefire and implement all the steps committed to as part of President Trump’s 20-point peace plan. That involves getting the humanitarian aid in place and maintaining the ceasefire. We are working with the US and other countries to support an effective monitoring arrangement so that there can be a proper process in place to ensure that all sides hold to the ceasefire and keep moving forward.
Session: Gaza Peace Plan
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Young people in my constituency of Wolverhampton West are particularly concerned about protecting the environment and the future of our planet. I have been contacted by students at Wolverhampton girls’ high school and St Edmund’s Catholic academy, and recently I was proud to attend a climate justice art exhibition prepared by pupils at St Teresa’s Catholic primary academy. What steps are we taking to encourage international awareness of the dangers of global warming and the need to recycle and limit plastic waste, thereby also reducing marine pollution?
Context
The question addresses the concerns of young people in Wolverhampton about environmental issues, particularly regarding recycling and reducing plastic waste to decrease marine pollution.
The Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero (Ed Miliband)
Plastic waste is something that my colleagues in the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs work on. I think my hon. Friend’s wider point is important. There is a global context to this—and sometimes that context might not actually be as it appears—which is that, when we look across the world, we see that countries are still acting on these issues. Why? Because they recognise that it is in their national interest economically and in the long term for future generations. There is no future if people bury their heads in the sand and say, “We’re not going to act.”
Session: Tackling Climate Change International Co-operation
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I welcome the Government’s steps to deter people smuggling and end the exploitation of vulnerable people. I also want to highlight the work that Wolverhampton City of Sanctuary does in my constituency to help refugees rebuild their lives. As the Home Secretary confirmed only this week, one of the Government's major reforms is developing controlled and managed routes for genuine refugees. Does the Solicitor General agree that having safe and legal routes for asylum seekers is a crucial step in undermining the business model of the people smuggling gangs?
Context
The questioner highlights the work of Wolverhampton City of Sanctuary in her constituency and references a recent confirmation by the Home Secretary regarding controlled routes for genuine refugees.
The Solicitor General (Lucy Rigby)
Developing controlled and managed routes for genuine refugees is important. This is one of a host of robust, concrete and practical measures that the Government are taking to crack down on the vile activities of people smuggling gangs.
Session: People Smuggling
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I thank my right hon. Friend for his answer. I do indeed feel blessed to have the dual headquarters of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, which employs more than 250 people, right next to my constituency office in Wolverhampton West. I welcome the Government’s plans to move civil servant roles out of London into communities such as mine. Will my right hon. Friend please set out how these roles will work closely with businesses, the City of Wolverhampton council and communities in my constituency, as well as help my constituents to pursue careers as civil servants?
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The MP highlights the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government's presence in Wolverhampton and its positive impact on employment.
The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster (Pat McFadden)
My hon. Friend raises some good points. We do not just want to see buildings with no connection to the local community; it is important that they have that connection. I also want to ensure good career progression in civil service buildings outside London. I recently announced a new civil service apprenticeship scheme so that we can recruit people from all backgrounds to the civil service and make sure that they can get promoted and enjoy a good civil service career.
Session: Civil Service Relocation
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An effective Probation Service is crucial for the rehabilitation and resettlement of prisoners to reduce reoffending. Although I welcome the number of new probation officers to be recruited, Napo reports that probation workloads are unmanageable, staff turnover and sickness are high, and probation officers are often managing cases belonging to colleagues, when evidence suggests that prisoners on licence are less likely to be recalled if they have had the same supervising officer from the day of their release. Can the Minister please outline the steps being taken to address these issues, so that morale is improved and probation officers have sufficient time for and attention to give to individual cases?
Context
Probation workloads are reportedly unmanageable, with high staff turnover and sickness rates. Probation officers often manage cases belonging to colleagues, which can lead to increased risk of prisoners being recalled if they have not had continuous supervision.
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Justice (Sir Nicholas Dakin)
My hon. Friend is right that we need to ensure that prison officers have the time to do the job they came in to do, which is to spend time with offenders and turn their lives around. In addition, we have invested an initial £8 million in technology and launched a new programme to develop a sustainable work process that will allow probation staff to focus on the work they joined the service to deliver.
Session: Probation Officers
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What steps are being taken to recruit and retain probation officers, ensuring they have manageable caseloads and improved morale? What programmes or partnerships are in place to help those on probation access stable accommodation and employment?
Context
Reoffending rates remain high with 80% of offenders being reoffenders. The Lord Chancellor recently announced measures to toughen community punishment.
Shabana Mahmood (Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice)
Funding will increase by £700 million by the final year of the spending review, a 45% increase in annual budgets. This will fund further recruitment on top of the 1,300 officers to be recruited this year and the 1,000 officers recruited last year. The investment supports services that rehabilitate offenders and reduce crime.
Session: Reoffending on Probation
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What analysis has been done of how the changes proposed in the “Pathways to Work” Green Paper will affect those who rely on PIP not just for employment support, but for their daily living and mobility needs? Can my right hon. Friend please assure my constituents in Wolverhampton West who are disabled and will never be able to work that their financial support will not be restricted in a way that affects their quality of life, so that they can live with independence, and the dignity that they deserve?
Context
Analysis shows that changes proposed in the “Pathways to Work” Green Paper could affect those relying on Personal Independence Payment (PIP) for employment support and daily living needs.
The Minister for Social Security and Disability (Sir Stephen Timms)
That is an important concern. As my hon. Friend knows, we are determined to open up opportunities for people who have been out of work, often for a long time, on health and disability grounds, and to give them the chance to get into work through much better employment support. However, we recognise that there will be people who will never be able to work. Under the proposals for claims for the new universal credit health element, from next April, a higher payment will protect those with the most severe lifelong conditions that have no prospect of improvement, and who will never be able to work. Eligibility for that will be through the work capability assessment severe conditions criteria.
Session: Topical Questions
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I recently received letters from year 4 children expressing concern over climate change’s impact on their futures, mentioning extreme weather and destruction of natural habitats. Despite being young, they suggested providing cleaner energy sources like making solar panels more affordable. Will the Secretary of State reassure me and those pupils that we are doing everything we can to be a world leader in tackling climate change and sustaining their future?
Context
Year 4 children at SS Peter and Paul primary school expressed concern over climate change's impact on their future, citing extreme weather and habitat destruction. The UK experienced its hottest year in 2022 with temperatures exceeding 40°C for the first time.
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero (Kerry McCarthy)
I am glad that the children are interested in this issue. The Government is doing all it can to make Britain a clean energy superpower, such as lifting the onshore wind ban and setting up Great British Energy. We are also protecting nature and engaging more with young people.
Session: Climate Change International Leadership
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Although City of Wolverhampton council is to be congratulated on introducing a range of initiatives to tackle fly-tipping, including deploying drones, raising the fine for fly-tipping to £1,000 and rewarding those who identify culprits with gift cards, fly-tipping in my constituency of Wolverhampton West costs Wolverhampton taxpayers around £300,000 a year and involved some 2,714 incidents during 2023-24. Does the Minister agree that we need stronger disincentives to discourage those who fly-tip so that that £300,000 can be redistributed to where it is really needed?
Context
Warinder Juss highlighted the efforts of City of Wolverhampton council, which introduced initiatives such as drones and raising fines to tackle fly-tipping. Despite these efforts, fly-tipping remains a costly issue for local taxpayers in her constituency.
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Mary Creagh)
I am interested to hear about the work my hon. Friend’s council is doing with drones. We use CCTV, but there could be lessons for other councils. In our manifesto, we committed to forcing fly-tippers to clean up their mess. We are seeking powers to issue statutory fly-tipping enforcement guidance so we have a consistent and effective approach, but it is clear that the waste carriers, brokers and dealers, and the exemption permitting regimes, are not fit for purpose.
Session: Fly-tipping
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Last week, at a Justice Committee hearing, it was confirmed that an effective probation service is essential to the rehabilitation of offenders and to prevent reoffending. However, over the years the service has been under immense strain owing to increased demand. What steps is the Secretary of State taking to ensure that probation officers have manageable caseloads, and that support is provided for their mental health and wellbeing to avoid high levels of stress and burnout, and also to help with the recruitment and retention of staff?
Context
The probation service has faced strain due to increased demand, raising concerns about staff workload and mental health.
Nicholas Dakin
Let me take this opportunity to pay tribute to the probation service. My hon. Friend is right to draw attention to the chaotic running of the service under the last Government. We are actively monitoring the effectiveness of the probation reset policy and assessing its impact on workload capacity, the time saved, and the increased focus on individuals posing the highest risk to public safety. We recognise the significant pressure that probation officers have been under, which is why comprehensive wellbeing support models have been put in place across our services, including dedicated wellbeing leads for both prison and probation services.
Session: Topical Questions
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What specific steps are being taken to ensure that the plan for change will help those in my constituency of Wolverhampton West who have historically faced systemic barriers to opportunity, such as those with special educational needs, those from ethnic minority backgrounds, and those from a background of lower socioeconomic status?
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MP references systemic barriers faced by constituents in Wolverhampton West, including those with special educational needs, from ethnic minority backgrounds, and lower socioeconomic status.
The Secretary of State for Education (Bridget Phillipson)
In Wolverhampton West and across our country, this Labour Government are determined to ensure that background is no barrier to getting on in modern Britain. That is why we will reform the special educational needs and disabilities system to ensure that all our children get the support that they need to thrive. Alongside that, we have delivered the biggest ever uplift in the early years pupil premium. We are rolling out breakfast clubs in our primary schools and will be launching the first phase of primary-based nurseries, ensuring that all our children have access to fantastic early years education.
Session: “Break Down Barriers to Opportunity” Mission
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Given the financial challenges faced by lower league football clubs such as AFC Wulfrunians in my constituency of Wolverhampton West, which also has an excellent boxing gym catering to the local community, can the Secretary of State confirm what steps the Government are taking to ensure that clubs such as AFC Wulfrunians have access to sustainable funding models to secure their long-term financial stability, so that they can continue to foster community relationships, increase local engagement and develop young talent within our communities?
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AFC Wulfrunians, a local football club in Wolverhampton West constituency, faces financial challenges. The club also runs an excellent boxing gym catering to the community.
The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport (Lisa Nandy)
I pay tribute to my hon. Friend for the work he has done in supporting his local clubs. Across all sports, Sport England invested over £57,000 in Wolverhampton West in 2023-24. The Government are committed to continuing to support local clubs through investment in the multi-sport grassroots facilities programme, as well as through Sport England, which invests over £250 million of lottery and Government funding each year.
Session: Football Clubs Financial Sustainability
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What steps is the Minister taking with Cabinet colleagues to implement the Government's plan for change? My constituents in Wolverhampton West will benefit from clear, measurable metrics against which they can hold the Government accountable. This includes shorter hospital waiting lists, better living standards, safer streets, more housing and a better start for our children in school.
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The Government has launched its 'plan for change', outlining various reforms and initiatives.
The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster (Pat McFadden)
Since launching the plan for change, we have published reforms focusing on reducing NHS waiting lists and promoting AI investment. The aim is to increase living standards, cut NHS waiting times, boost energy security, give children a better start in life, make streets safer, and build houses needed for future needs. Today, measures were announced to stop judicial reviews from delaying major national projects.
Session: Plan for Change
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Under the Conservative party, too much taxpayers' money was wasted on projects and schemes that simply did not work. Does the Minister agree with me that it is vital to continue testing and refining policies to ensure effectiveness in improving healthcare, educational opportunities, social services, transport provision, and public safety?
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The MP questions the government's commitment to reforming public services effectively, referencing previous Conservative policies that did not work.
Georgia Gould
I wholeheartedly agree. I heard too often from those on the frontline that they are fed up with policy being made in a closed room in Whitehall, not with real experience of the frontline. The Budget announced the introduction of a public sector reform and innovation fund to support testing and learning around the UK.
Session: Public Services Reform
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Under the Conservative party, too much taxpayers' money was wasted on projects and schemes that simply did not work. Does the Minister agree with me that it is vital to continue testing and refining policies to ensure effectiveness in improving healthcare, educational opportunities, social services, transport provision, and public safety?
Context
The MP criticises the Conservative party for wasting taxpayers' money on ineffective projects and schemes, highlighting the need for effective policies in healthcare, education, social services, transport provision, and public safety.
Georgia Gould
I wholeheartedly agree. I heard too often from those on the frontline that they are fed up with policy being made in a closed room in Whitehall, not with real experience of the frontline. The Budget announced the introduction of a public sector reform and innovation fund to support testing and learning around the UK.
Session: Public Services Reform
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Although in my constituency we have the City of Wolverhampton council's homelessness prevention strategy, last week I was contacted by a constituent fleeing domestic violence. Will the Minister confirm how her Department is helping councils deal with societal and economic issues causing homelessness?
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The question concerns the Department's initiatives to address underlying causes of homelessness, such as domestic violence and substance misuse.
Rushanara Ali
My hon. Friend raises really important issues about how multiple underlying causes can drive people into homelessness. We are determined to tackle the root causes, which is why the Deputy Prime Minister is chairing the inter-departmental taskforce on homelessness and rough sleeping. The previous Labour Government took action, and cut homelessness and rough sleeping.
Session: Homelessness Reduction
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What steps her Department is taking to support councils in reducing homelessness?
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The question arises from ongoing efforts to address the issue of homelessness, particularly the initiatives and challenges faced by local councils.
Rushanara Ali
We are taking action to tackle the root causes of homelessness. Funding for homelessness services is increasing next year by £233 million, taking the total spend to almost £1 billion in 2025-26. We are also abolishing no-fault evictions and will deliver the biggest increase in social and affordable house building in a generation.
Session: Homelessness Reduction
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Can you confirm the extent to which the household support fund will assist those pensioners in my Wolverhampton West constituency who are just above the pension credit threshold but struggling with heating their homes?
Context
The winter fuel allowance is not means-tested, leading to pensioners who do not need it receiving benefits while others struggle. The question focuses on the extent of assistance provided by the household support fund.
Andrew Western
The household support fund is intended to support a wide range of households in need, including pensioner households. There has been no ringfencing of funding for specific groups since October 2022, meaning that local authorities have the flexibility to support pensioners who are just above the pension credit threshold. In the 2023-24 financial year, 26% of household support funding went towards meeting energy costs.
Session: Household Support Fund Extension
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Given the current backlog of 71,000 cases and the risk it could hit 100,000 without action, does the Minister believe the measures announced will be sufficient to reduce the Crown court backlog to an acceptable level?
Context
The Crown court backlog is reported at 71,000 cases with potential to reach 100,000 unless radical steps are taken. Some serious offences have seen delays in proceedings.
Heidi Alexander
Legal aid is vital for justice, but previous Government left it in dire straits. We are responding to 'Crime Lower' consultation and addressing judicial review on criminal legal aid fees.
Session: Crown Court Backlog
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I am concerned about the Crown court backlog which is currently 71,000 cases with potential to reach 100,000 unless radical steps are taken. Delays include cases involving rape victims. Will the Minister confirm that the measures announced will be sufficient to reduce the backlog to an acceptable level?
Context
The Crown court backlog stands at 71,000 cases and could rise to 100,000 without urgent action. Some serious offences have seen delays in proceedings.
Heidi Alexander
Legal aid is essential for justice, but the previous Government left it in poor shape. We are responding to 'Crime Lower' consultation and addressing judicial review on criminal legal aid fees.
Session: Crown Court Backlog
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Will the Secretary of State please confirm how those extra teachers, including specialist teachers, will be recruited, and how issues such as workload, working conditions and support for training and development of new and existing teachers and school support staff will be addressed?
Context
The Chancellor confirmed the recruitment of 6,500 teachers in the Budget.
Bridget Phillipson
We know that having a well-supported, highly qualified teacher at the front of the class makes the single biggest difference to children's life chances, but it is also crucial that we tackle issues around workload and pay. That is why I was delighted that we were able to bring in a fully funded 5.5% pay award for our teachers, to recognise their brilliant hard work on behalf of our children, our families and our country.
Session: Topical Questions
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What reassurance can the Secretary of State give to my constituents in Wolverhampton West that they will have access to good-quality affordable homes, particularly for first-time buyers?
Context
The MP mentioned the plan to build 1.5 million homes during this Parliament, implying that it should include affordable homes for first-time buyers.
Angela Rayner
Again, my hon. Friend makes an important point. We want to support councils to make a greater contribution to affordable housing supply. That is why the Chancellor will set out at the Budget our plans to allow councils to keep 100% of the receipts generated by right-to-buy sales and to increase protections for newly built social homes.
Session: Social Housing Supply
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What steps are being taken to ensure that patients in my Wolverhampton West constituency have quick, easy and direct access to GP surgeries?
Context
Lord Darzi's report highlights struggles in seeing GPs, and prevention is crucial for cost-effective health management.
Stephen Kinnock
I note that Wolverhampton West has seen a decrease of 28 full-time equivalent GPs since 2018, which of course massively exacerbates the issues to which my hon. Friend refers. We will introduce a modern booking system to end the 8 am scramble and make it easier for patients to contact their GP.
Session: Access to Primary Care
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What assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of patient access to primary care services. Lord Darzi's report on the NHS states that people are struggling to see their GPs, and early intervention is crucial for cost-effective health management. Interventions to protect health tend to be far less costly than dealing with consequences.
Context
Lord Darzi's review identified issues with primary care, noting a decline in satisfaction from 80% to 35%. The question addresses the adequacy of patient access.
Stephen Kinnock
As identified in Lord Darzi's review, primary care is broken. Satisfaction with GP services has fallen from a peak of 80% in 2009 to just 35% last year—a truly damning indictment of 14 years of Tory failure. We will rebuild general practice. We have invested £82 million to recruit 1,000 new GPs, we have launched our red tape challenge, and we are committed to improving continuity of care and ending the 8 am scramble.
Session: Access to Primary Care
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Our first duty is to keep the nation safe, especially during periods of global instability. Will my right hon. Friend reassure the House that our defence relationship with European allies has not been adversely affected by Brexit?
Context
Period of global strife with war in Europe and conflict in the Middle East.
John Healey
The previous Government must answer for the impact of Brexit. As a new Government, we are rebuilding relations with key European allies on defence and security.
Session: Topical Questions
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Given that issues such as drug abuse, lack of access to adequate mental health services and cuts in community provision—including youth centres—are considered to be causes of youth crime, how will my right hon. Friend's Department use initiatives such as the young futures programme to tackle not only youth violence but also its root causes?
Context
The west midlands, including Wolverhampton West, has been described as the knife crime capital of the UK. Recent incidents include the deaths of 16-year-old Terrell Marshall-Williams and 17-year-old Harleigh Hepworth.
Diana R. Johnson
The Department is determined to tackle serious youth violence through its safer streets mission and young futures programme, which will be staffed by trained professionals to support young people and prevent them from being drawn into violence. However, the answer did not provide specific commitments on addressing drug abuse, mental health services, and community provision cuts.
Session: Youth Violence
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What steps her Department is taking to tackle youth violence in a region that faces high levels of knife crime, particularly focusing on recent tragedies such as the death of Terrell Marshall-Williams and Harleigh Hepworth. How does the government plan to address the causes of youth violence?
Context
The west midlands, including Wolverhampton West, has been described as the knife crime capital of the UK. Recent incidents include the deaths of 16-year-old Terrell Marshall-Williams and 17-year-old Harleigh Hepworth.
Diana R. Johnson
The Department is determined to tackle serious youth violence by introducing legislation to remove dangerous knives from streets and tackling online knife sales through new sanctions for technology executives. The young futures programme aims to prevent teenagers from being drawn into violence by bringing services together around them.
Session: Youth Violence
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How will the Minister ensure that ministerial standards are upheld and how will he ensure that the Independent Adviser on Ministers' Interests has the powers to crack down on misconduct? Previous polling indicates two thirds of British public did not think then Government observed high ethical standards, indicating a need for immediate action.
Context
Polling shows low public trust in ethical standards observed by previous governments, leading to disillusionment. The MP seeks specific measures for the new Government to uphold ministerial standards and empower an independent adviser.
Nick Thomas-Symonds
The Labour party manifesto committed to giving the Independent Adviser on Ministers' Interests the powers to initiate investigations of misconduct, ensuring the adviser has access to needed evidence. These changes will be introduced in due course.
Session: Propriety in Public Life
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Other Parliamentary Activity
Debates led and petitions presented.
Prosecutions for Violence against Women and Girls: West Midlands
04 June 2025
Responding: Lucy Rigby
Main Concerns
['Violence against women and girls accounts for approximately 20% of all police-recorded crime in the UK, with the west midlands recording over 81,000 domestic abuse-related crimes in the year ending March 2023. In Wolverhampton West alone, violence and sexual offences have been the most reported crimes over the last three years, totalling more than double that of the next highest category.']
Specific Asks
['Urges for urgent reform to improve outcomes for victims seeking justice in rape cases, noting the current 158-day delay from police referral to CPS authorisation compared to 46 days for other crimes.']
Jaguar Land Rover: Redundancies
09 September 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Criminal Justice Reform
01 September 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
NATO Summit
09 July 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Climate Change
24 June 2026
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
Moves to approve the draft Carbon Budget Order 2026, which was laid before this House on 2 June.
Courts and Tribunals Bill
18 June 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Middle East
21 May 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Climate Change (Political Declaration) Bill - Amendment moved by the Leader of the Opposition
21 May 2026
Bill Debate
Contributed to this debate
Ms. Cummins has opened debate on an amendment proposed by the Leader of the Opposition, without specifying her own position or arguments.
Defence Readiness
20 May 2026
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
Occupied Palestinian Territories Genocide Risk Assessment 2026-02-05
05 February 2026
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
Calls for the UK Government to recognise a serious risk of genocide in Gaza based on overwhelming evidence. Criticises the government's failure to meet its legal obligation under the genocide conventi...
NHS Dentists 2026-02-05
05 February 2026
Adjournment Debate
Contributed to this debate
I am grateful for the opportunity to draw attention to the severe strain on NHS dentistry, which affects millions of British people. The issue is that fewer practices are offering NHS appointments, le...
Attendance
89.8%
88 of 98 votes
Aye Votes
36
36.7% of votes
No Votes
52
53.1% of votes
Abstentions
10
10.2% of votes
11 Sep 2026
VOTED AYE
Closure motion
Ayes: 293
Noes: 218
Passed
11 Sep 2026
VOTED AYE
Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: Second Reading
Ayes: 270
Noes: 286
Failed
10 Sep 2026
VOTED NO
Social Housing Bill [Lords]: Reasoned Amendment to Second Reading
Ayes: 77
Noes: 292
Failed
09 Sep 2026
VOTED AYE
Draft Plant Health, Seeds, Seed Potatoes and Plant Propagating Material (Ame...
Ayes: 371
Noes: 100
Passed
08 Sep 2026
VOTED NO
Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 140
Ayes: 79
Noes: 300
Failed
08 Sep 2026
VOTED NO
Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 142
Ayes: 108
Noes: 357
Failed
08 Sep 2026
VOTED NO
Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 143
Ayes: 106
Noes: 302
Failed
08 Sep 2026
VOTED NO
Health Bill: Report Stage: Amendment 1
Ayes: 162
Noes: 297
Failed
07 Sep 2026
VOTED NO
Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 6
Ayes: 77
Noes: 317
Failed
07 Sep 2026
VOTED NO
Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 145
Ayes: 170
Noes: 316
Failed
04 Sep 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Motion to sit in private
Ayes: 1
Noes: 79
Failed
02 Sep 2026
VOTED NO
Representation of the People Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 65
Ayes: 166
Noes: 346
Failed
02 Sep 2026
VOTED NO
Representation of the People Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 67
Ayes: 105
Noes: 410
Failed
02 Sep 2026
VOTED NO
Representation of the People Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 88
Ayes: 85
Noes: 427
Failed
02 Sep 2026
VOTED AYE
Representation of the People Bill: Third Reading
Ayes: 411
Noes: 102
Passed
01 Jul 2026
VOTED AYE
Employment Tribunal (Extension of Time Limits) (Miscellaneous Amendments and...
Ayes: 322
Noes: 107
Passed
01 Jul 2026
VOTED AYE
Employment Tribunals Extension of Jurisdiction (England and Wales) (Amendment...
Ayes: 318
Noes: 107
Passed
01 Jul 2026
VOTED NO
Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill Committee: New Clause 2
Ayes: 80
Noes: 281
Failed
01 Jul 2026
VOTED NO
Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill Committee: New Clause 4
Ayes: 173
Noes: 282
Failed
01 Jul 2026
VOTED NO
Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill Committee: New Clause 5
Ayes: 177
Noes: 308
Failed
24 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
Customs (Tariff and Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 4) Regulations 2026
Ayes: 323
Noes: 160
Passed
24 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
Draft Carbon Budget Order 2026
Ayes: 332
Noes: 94
Passed
24 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
Draft Climate Change Act 2008 (International Aviation and International Shipp...
Ayes: 329
Noes: 94
Passed
24 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
Draft Climate Change Act 2008 (Credit Limit) Order 2026
Ayes: 330
Noes: 93
Passed
23 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
Opposition day: Defence spending and readiness
Ayes: 108
Noes: 307
Failed
23 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
Opposition Day Motion: Defence spending and readiness - Prime Minister's Amen...
Ayes: 294
Noes: 110
Passed
23 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
Opposition Day: Puberty blockers
Ayes: 112
Noes: 283
Failed
22 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Armed Forces Bill Report Stage: New Clause 4
Ayes: 164
Noes: 311
Failed
22 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Armed Forces Bill Report Stage: New Clause 11
Ayes: 104
Noes: 391
Failed
22 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Armed Forces Bill Report Stage: New Clause 22
Ayes: 74
Noes: 323
Failed
22 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Armed Forces Bill Report Stage: Amendment 11
Ayes: 171
Noes: 322
Failed
17 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
National Security (State Threats) Bill: Allocation of Time motion
Ayes: 233
Noes: 94
Passed
17 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
National Security (State Threats) Bill Committee: Amendment 3
Ayes: 85
Noes: 317
Failed
17 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
National Security (State Threats) Bill Committee: Amendment 8
Ayes: 143
Noes: 249
Failed
17 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
National Security (State Threats) Bill Committee: Amendment 13
Ayes: 135
Noes: 258
Failed
17 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
National Security (State Threats) Bill Committee: New Clause 3
Ayes: 144
Noes: 244
Failed
16 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill Remainin...
Ayes: 77
Noes: 255
Failed
16 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill Remainin...
Ayes: 151
Noes: 258
Failed
16 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill Remainin...
Ayes: 162
Noes: 246
Failed
16 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
Draft Clean Air Zones Central Services (Fees) (England) (Amendment) Regulatio...
Ayes: 262
Noes: 86
Passed
24 Feb 2026
VOTED NO
Opposition Day: Protections for children from online harms
Ayes: 69
Noes: 279
Failed
23 Feb 2026
VOTED NO
Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee: Amendment 1
Ayes: 161
Noes: 272
Failed
23 Feb 2026
VOTED NO
Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee: New Clause 2
Ayes: 156
Noes: 273
Failed
23 Feb 2026
VOTED NO
Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee: New Clause 3
Ayes: 77
Noes: 280
Failed
23 Feb 2026
VOTED NO
Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill Committee: New Clause 3
Ayes: 73
Noes: 256
Failed
23 Feb 2026
VOTED AYE
Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill: Third Reading
Ayes: 361
Noes: 84
Passed
11 Feb 2026
VOTED AYE
Draft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) (Extension to Marit...
Ayes: 362
Noes: 107
Passed
11 Feb 2026
VOTED AYE
Local Government Finance Report (England) 2026-27
Ayes: 277
Noes: 143
Passed
11 Feb 2026
VOTED AYE
Referendums Relating to Council Tax Increases (Principles) (England) Report 2...
Ayes: 279
Noes: 90
Passed
04 Feb 2026
VOTED AYE
Draft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) Order 2026
Ayes: 392
Noes: 116
Passed
1
PMQs Asked
41
Ministerial Questions Asked
79
House of Commons Debates Involved
1
Westminster Hall Debates Led
0
Statements / Bills
0
Petitions Presented
98
Voting Record
Activity Compared to Peers
How does this MP's parliamentary activity compare to the national average across 1370 MPs?
Prime Minister's Questions
-73% below average
This MP:
1
Average:
3.7
Ministerial Questions
+206% above average
This MP:
41
Average:
13.4
Westminster Hall Debates Led
-60% below average
This MP:
1
Average:
2.5
Commons Chamber Debates
+1526% above average
This MP:
79
Average:
4.9
Statements / Bills Proposed
-100% below average
This MP:
0
Average:
9.5
Petitions Presented
-100% below average
This MP:
0
Average:
2.5
Voting Attendance Rate (%)
+30% above average
This MP:
89.8
Average:
69.2
Important Context
- - Ministers answer questions rather than asking them, so have different activity patterns
- - Activity quantity doesn't measure quality or effectiveness of representation
- - Some MPs focus more on constituency work than parliamentary questions
- - Newly elected MPs will have less parliamentary history
About This Page
This page tracks Warinder Juss's parliamentary activity including questions asked, debates (Commons Chamber + Westminster Hall), statements/bills, and petitions presented.