Richard Parker
@RichParkerLab
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Labour & Co-op Mayor of the West Midlands
West Midlands, UK
Joined October 2022
From the West Midlands to the world stage!. Birmingham's own Hannah Hampton was the hero last night, saving the final penalty to send the @Lionesses into the semi-finals. She is an inspiration to young girls across our region ⚽️.
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RT @Ed_Miliband: Great British Energy 🤝 Metro Mayors. Cutting energy bills for local libraries, fire stations, community centres, care home….
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128 bulls are taking over Birmingham this summer for #BullsInTheCity trail, celebrating local creativity and raising funds for @BrumHospice. Look out for ‘Parker’s Goals’ - designed by @MeganEvansArt bringing my priorities to life: jobs, homes, journeys and growth for everyone.
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My vision for the West Midlands is rooted in inclusivity. Too many disabled people still face barriers to opportunity. The Birmingham Disability Festival reminds us: real progress comes from listening, celebrating and working with all of our communities.
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RT @antoniabance: Brilliant to mark Black Country Day with lots of the Black Country MPs in Parliament
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Happy Black Country Day to all. A part of our region that shaped our country. Today we celebrate its proud past, and its fantastic future. Bostin as ever. #BlackCountryDay
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Freeflow Pipe Systems work with local colleges to give young people the skills and experience they need to get into good jobs. It was fantastic to see their internal trainee programme in action—real workplace learning that builds confidence, careers, and ultimately contributes
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This new report highlights the urgent need to close the Net Zero skills gap - especially for our small businesses. That’s why my forthcoming Growth Plan focuses on ensuring local people have the skills they need to fill the new jobs emerging in fast-growing green industries.
The West Midlands must act now to close the Net Zero skills gap and lead the UK’s green transition, a new report has advised. The Net Zero Future Skills Report, published today, says the region would benefit from establishing a Green Skills Centre to help deliver the 480,000
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Today we remember Srebrenica. 30 years on, the message remains: hatred and intolerance must never go unchallenged. I’m proud Birmingham is home to Bosnia House - the national centre serving 10,000+ Bosnians in the UK - a powerful symbol of resilience, community and hope.
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Port Loop is transforming 43 acres of Birmingham’s canalside into a thriving new neighbourhood, with homes, green spaces, and a focus on community at its heart. Over 160 homes are already built, with more to come thanks to strong local partnerships.
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Karl’s proof that it’s never too late to learn. At 63 he rebuilt his life after caring for his mum, losing his business and facing homelessness. And now he works supporting others to access learning – a thoroughly deserving winner.
From homelessness to inspiring others through adult learning. At this year’s #AdultLearningAwardsWM, we celebrated stories like Karl Wilson’s - proof that it’s never too late to learn, rebuild, and help others do the same.
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RT @antoniabance: Given how high the waiting lists are in Sandwell, having a Mayor on our side getting affordable homes built is MASSIVE.
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Don't let people tell you that politics doesn't change things. That's over 700 families with a roof over their heads, children with safety and security. I've met them, I know it makes a difference. And there are thousands more to come.
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RT @Heidi_Labour: With major funding for over 50 rail and road upgrades announced today, we're cutting journey times and connecting million….
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RT @larry_turner: The last Conservative Rail Minister, Huw Merriman, at Transport Select Committee:. 'There were a lot of promises [under B….
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A fantastic day for rail in our region. The Midlands Rail Hub is moving forward – bringing new links, extra platforms and up to 300 more trains a day. At a recent visit to Kings Norton Station, I saw first-hand how this investment will connect communities and deliver better
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The Black Country has always been central to our region’s strength, and this investment backs its future. I’m delighted the government has committed to improving connections, cutting congestion and supporting growth.
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A historic Black Country manufacturer is going green – and I’m proud to back them. With £100K from our Business Energy Advice Service, Thomas Dudley is cutting carbon, slashing energy bills and building a greener future. That’s what growth for everyone means.
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The final ever Black Sabbath gig was special. To see so many world-class performers here to celebrate their legacy was incredible. A band from our streets that shaped music across the world. Birmingham made them - and they made us proud.
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