Statement on raising the minimum age for social media to 16 Tuesday, 20 January, 2026 I have received a significant amount of correspondence recently from parents and carers about the impact of social media on children. I share those concerns and recognise the very real anxieties families have about how smartphones and social media are affecting young people. Childhood should be a time for learning, friendship, and confidence-building, not constant comparison, addictive design... Opinions
Dr Neil Shastri-Hurst MP introduces his Ten Minute Rule Motion on Emergency and Life-saving Skills in Schools 13th January 2026 On Tuesday 13th January 2026, Dr Neil Shastri-Hurst MP introduced his Ten Minute Rule Bill Motion, Emergency and Life-saving Skill (Schools) Bill. The aim of... Speeches in Parliament
Dr Neil Shastri-Hurst MP warns of “thinning justice” if the Starmer Government proceeds to scrap jury trials 7th January 2026 Solihull West & Shirley MP Dr Neil Shastri-Hurst today warned in Parliament that the Government’s decision to scrap jury trials for most criminal offences risks... Speeches in Parliament
The impact of relitigating the troubles in Northern Ireland 5th January 2026 Dr Neil Shastri-Hurst MP asked the Government what impact relitigating the Troubles will have on recruitment and retention in our Armed Forces. It is shocking... Speeches in Parliament
Dr Neil Shastri-Hurst's speech on the new NIC Pension tax 18th December 2025 In Neil's speech, he exposed why a seemingly technical Bill could have serious real-world consequences for millions of working people. He warned that measures... Speeches in Parliament
Dr. Neil Shastri-Hurst MP vote against the family farm and business tax 17th December 2025 Solihull West & Shirley MP, Dr. Neil Shastri-Hurst, voted against the Family Farm Tax that Government are imposing on farming communities as part of their... Westminster News
Justice Select Committee with the Lord Chancellor 17th December 2025 Dr Neil Shastri-Hurst MP questioned the Lord Chancellor at the Justice Select Committee yesterday on the proposal to curtail jury trials. Neil's focus is on the... Westminster News
Dr Neil Shastri-Hurst MP Visits Jet2 and Birmingham Airport to champion jobs, skills and regional growth 8th December 2025 Dr Neil Shastri-Hurst, Member of Parliament for Solihull West and Shirley, and Saqib Bhatt, Member of Parliament for Meriden and Solihull East, have visited... Local News
Dr Neil Shastri-Hurst MP visits Blue Cross in Solihull to support animal welfare and responsible pet ownership 8th December 2025 Dr Neil Shastri-Hurst, Member of Parliament for Solihull West and Shirley, has visited the Blue Cross in Solihull to see the vital work the charity is doing to... Local News
Dr Neil Shastri-Hurst Visits St Margaret’s C of E Primary School for UK Parliament Week 28th November 2025 Dr Neil Shastri-Hurst, Member of Parliament for Solihull West and Shirley, visited St Margaret’s Church of England Primary School this week to mark UK... Local NewsWestminster News
