Alex Ballinger MP

Small boat crossings down 42% NHS waiting lists at lowest level in 3 years Government borrowing at a 3-year low Unemployment falling UK back as the world’s 5th largest economy (IMF) While Reform shouts at cricket bats, Labour is quietly fixing the country thelondoneconomic.com/opinion/while-…

@YvonneN44101341 This guy?

@AlexBallingerMP Yes we know who it is in Cradley and wollescote....TRAITOR!!!

Have you heard from your local Reform candidate? Do you even know who they are? It’s something I’m hearing a lot. Little to no contact, and very little information about who’s standing or what they’re offering. Residents deserve candidates who are present and engaging.

Latest data on small boat arrivals from Home Office as of 1 May, 2026 1 January 2026 to 30 April 2026 = 6,416 people That’s 42% down on same period in 2025 gov.uk/government/pub…

I’ve seen concerning reports from Hope Not Hate about past social media posts from the Reform candidate in Cradley and Wollescote, including language that many residents would find offensive and unacceptable. This kind of rhetoric has no place in our community.

Why are we still stuck dodging craters every time we leave the house? For a council that prioritises road maintenance, vote Labour on May 7th. Look at their record in Sandwell, they've been ranked the third best for road repairs in the country. It's time Dudley caught up.

There’s a lot of noise on social media about what’s going wrong — but not enough about what’s actually being delivered. Here’s what this Labour Government has already achieved! Real progress. Real change. And more still to come.

An attack on our Jewish community is an attack on us all.

Latest polls (YouGov 27 March - 27 April) show that in Dudley, it's between Labour and Reform in the local elections. To prevent a Reform council fuelled by chaos, instability and division, vote Labour on 7 May. A vote for the Greens or the Lib Dems will only help Reform.

I met with Daniel Tomlinson MP, Treasury Minister, last night to discuss the illegal activity in Cradley Heath. He assured me that this Labour Government is committed to tackling dodgy high streets, and that the High Street Illegality Taskforce will be fully set up in May.

Last week, the Gambling Reform APPG published a new report calling for action on gambling advertising. With advertising now so widespread in everyday life, the need for change is undeniable. Protecting children and reducing harm must come first. Listen to our recommendations ⬇️

Last week, I spoke on BBC Politics Live about the real‑world record of Reform‑run councils here in the West Midlands. On 7th May, a vote for Reform risks chaos and division in our communities.

Great to welcome Secretary of State for Business and Trade Peter Kyle to Cradley Heath Skills Campus alongside Mayor Richard Parker. Brilliant to see students gaining skills, confidence and new opportunities — from healthcare to AI. Thanks to Sandwell College for hosting!

🚨 WATCH: Labour has released its banned party political broadcast containing quotes from Reform UK politicians

Sorry stuff from @charliedewhirst who resisted calls for gambling reform today by referencing the hard time his friends in Big Tobacco have had - neglecting to mention the tickets he got to the Kebab awards from tobacco firm Philip Morris. @AlexBallingerMP put him right 👏

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Important to meet the Lebanese Ambassador with the Foreign Affairs Committee to discuss the situation in the Middle East. Israel’s attacks are war crimes. I continue to call on the Government to do more to hold Israel to account, so they do not repeat these crimes.

Happy St George's Day to everyone in Halesowen, Cradley, Wollescote, Cradley Heath, Old Hill, Quarry Bank and Dudley Wood! I'm proud to be English because of our community spirit and how we have welcomed different groups to England. What makes you proud to be English?

Happy Earth Day 🌍 It’s a good reminder that looking after our environment starts with the small things — keeping our streets clean, protecting green spaces, and making simple lifestyle changes where we can. Together we can keep our community a great place to live.

Former Foreign Office Chief answers questions about the appointment of Peter Mandelson. Mandelson was given STRAP clearance, and access to the highest tier of classified information, but intelligence agencies raised no concerns.