Dear all,
Last week, Labour achieved an outstanding victory, winning 411 seats in the 2024 General Election and forming a government with a strong majority.
After 14 years of chaos under the Conservatives, the country has voted for change and chosen the Labour Party to deliver it.
It’s an honour and a privilege to have been re-elected as the Member of Parliament for Birmingham, Edgbaston.
Whether you voted for me or not, I am here to serve every single one of my constituents. Since 2017, I have helped tens of thousands of people, and I will continue to do so in the new term.
Already, in just our first week in office, the new government has hit the ground running in its mission of national renewal.
Already:
We have lifted the ban on onshore wind power so Britain can get building the renewable energy infrastructure we need.
We have brought talented expert ministers into government, such as James Timpson, known for employing and helping to rehabilitate ex-offenders, as our Prisons Minister.
Our Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, spoke to Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli PM, and Mahmoud Abbas, the President of the Palestinian Authority, to set out his call for an urgent ceasefire in Gaza.
Our Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, has announced plans to bring back mandatory housing targets to get Britain building again.
Our Home Secretary scrapped the Rwanda scheme and set about opening applications for a new Border Security Commander to take down the people smuggling gangs.
Our Health Secretary, Wes Streeting, has started negotiations with junior doctors to bring an end to the strikes and met with the British Dental Association about reforming the outdated NHS dental contract.
This is the difference a Labour government can make. And we’re just getting started.
Swearing in
It was an honour to be sworn in as the MP for Birmingham, Edgbaston. I was born and raised here, so it’s a privilege to serve the wonderful people of this constituency again.
I will continue to stand up for the issues that matter most to you.
University Hospitals Birmingham
I was deeply alarmed to read the latest report into University Hospitals Birmingham Trust by the Royal College of Physicians which revealed major failings in the transfusion group.
Patient safety should be the top priority for every NHS trust. I’ve been assured that the trust are acting swiftly to improve culture and patient safety. I will hold them to account.
Dangerous driving
Dangerous driving is a serious issue across our constituency.
Just days ago, a cyclist was killed in Edgbaston.
Two weeks ago, a young woman tragically died after beings struck by a car while walking her dog in Quinton.
In May a young boy was knocked down on his way to school in Bartley Green.
And on Wednesday night, another serious speeding incident occurred in Harborne.
This has got to stop. People deserve to feel safe on our streets.
I have long campaigned for measures to improve the safety on our roads, and I am urgently seeking a meeting with the Council, the Police and the Crime Commissioner to see what more can be done.
Quinton Police Station
After years of campaigning, I’m thrilled to announce that Quinton Police Station has reopened as a base for neighbourhood teams. The Quinton station is now back up and running as a fully operational base for 40 officers, after closing in 2019.
One of the top issues raised with me during the past election was crime. People deserve to feel safe and secure in their homes and communities, and I know many of you were concerned about the closure of our local police stations.
As your MP, I have listened and delivered.
Volunteers
I’d like to thank all of the people who campaigned with me over the last six weeks. This result wouldn’t have happened without you.
Thanks to your dedication and hard work, we have been able to deliver the biggest Labour victory Birmingham Edgbaston has ever seen and have helped elect a Labour government.
I will be out all year round and look forward to seeing you soon.
Best wishes,
Preet Kaur Gill MP
Birmingham Edgbaston, covering Bartley Green, Edgbaston, Harborne, North Edgbaston and Quinton
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