Margot James calls for lessons to be learned from the handling of April's volcanic ash crisis and commends the chief executive of British Airways for leading from the front in taking a test flight into the ash cloud. She also welcomes research being carried out by easyJet into radar technology.  read more »

Margot writes:
"I attended the launch of the 'You need to know' campaign yesterday in Parliament.  read more »

Margot James asks for assurances from Treasury Minister David Gauke that the hopelessly optimistic growth estimates endemic in the last Government will not be repeated under the new Government.  read more »

Margot James calls on the Shadow Chancellor to clarify his party's position on the proposed spending reductions in light of a freedom of information request, before the election, that revealed plans for significant NHS cuts in the West Midlands.  read more »

Margot James has made her maiden speech in the House of Commons today. She highlighted the proud industrial history of Stourbridge and paid tribute to the work of her predecessor.  read more »

Highlighting wasteful spending by Regional Development Agencies in the past, Margot James calls on the Secretary of State for Business to ensure resources are focussed on businesses and local authorities directly.  read more »