Andrew Mitchell

Member of Parliament for the Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield

[Andrew Mitchell @AndrewmitchMP]

Celebrating 60 years of @AstonUniversity with Paul Faulkner, fellow member of the Royal Town’s Pride in Place Board. I congratulate Aston University on this milestone and on its outstanding success and contribution to higher education.

[Andrew Mitchell @AndrewmitchMP]

Withholding UK support for action in the Middle East on legal grounds totally neglects the fact that Iran has been in violent breach of international law for decades. Yesterday in parliament I urged the prime minister to reflect on the analysis of the shadow AG (@DXW_KC) which concludes military intervention is perfectly proper under international law.

[Royal Sutton Fun Run @suttonfunrun]

Thank you and farewell to Tracey Spare, retiring after many years as Royal Sutton Fun Run Event Director. Tracey has been fantastic, continuing the legacy founded in 1982 by his father. The Fun Run continues under the Directors, with HS Sports delivering the event going forward.

[Andrew Mitchell @AndrewmitchMP]

I am very conscious of the profound anxiety the ATLP strike has caused for parents, children - particularly young people in exam years and of course teachers and staff facing a very uncertain future.

Following discussions behind the scenes that are taking place, I wanted to let you know that I hope we will hear reassuring news shortly.

[Andrew Mitchell @AndrewmitchMP]

There were clearly serious failures within #WestMidlands Police that lead to the outrageous decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv’s travelling fans from Villa Park last November.
However, the actions – or inactions - of the West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) throughout this debacle must also come under serious scrutiny.
When we, in government, set up the PCCs in 2010, the aim was that they should represent our constituents to the police.
Sadly, the reality has been the reverse, and nowhere more so than in the West Midlands, which is why I strongly support the Government’s decision to abolish the PCCs.

[Andrew Mitchell @AndrewmitchMP]

The massacre of innocent Jewish people at Bondi Beach has profoundly shocked many in our local community and is further evidence of the antisemitism, hatred and terror which afflicts so many members of Jewish communities around the world. Our hearts surely go out to those who

[Andrew Mitchell @AndrewmitchMP]

Across the world, vital work towards improving women’s rights is stalling. We must not allow the progress made over the last century to be undermined.

[Andrew Mitchell @AndrewmitchMP]

This week I have been campaigning on behalf of Natalie Queiroz – who was the victim of one of the most shocking crimes in the history of #SuttonColdfield.
In 2016 Natalie was attacked with a carving knife by her then partner, Babur Raja. She was eight months pregnant with their

[Andrew Mitchell @AndrewmitchMP]

This evening I went to speak to the @Cambridge_Uni Conservative Association under their Chair @DanVollborth.

An impressive group - there’s no doubt the #Conservative Party is in very good hands with young people like these as our future.

@CUCAcambridge @Conservatives

[Sutton School Life @SuttSchoolLife]

Great news for @Fairfax_MAT schools - as figures reveal they are in the top ten nationally for improved attendance.
@FairfaxSchool @ErdingtonAcad @BournvilleSch @FairfaxSWA
Full story⬇️
https://t.co/PbGLyDFr9V

[Andrew Mitchell @AndrewmitchMP]

A truly happy and memorable day in Royal #SuttonColdfield, marking the start of a new era of local delivery.
Today, #Conservative-lead Royal Sutton Coldfield Town Council took over the running of our libraries in Boldmere, Walmley and Mere Green, saving them from closure under #Birmingham Labour’s cost-cutting plans.
It was a pleasure to attend and speak at the official openings of each library today - and I would particularly like to pass on my congratulations to Vesey campaigners John Cooper and Anja Pawson, whose relentless community work helped secure the future of Boldmere Library, where this video was filmed.
I have always believed that #libraries should be protected as one of the civic cornerstones of community life, and Sutton Coldfield residents will be delighted that our libraries are now once again under local control, here in the Royal Town.

[Andrew Mitchell @AndrewmitchMP]

It was a great pleasure to open this newly-refurbished library!

[Sutton School Life @SuttSchoolLife]

A new chapter: Revamped library at @FairfaxSchool is opened by @AndrewmitchMP

@Fairfax_MAT @FFaxPrincipal

Full story⬇️
https://t.co/1FEuDbY9sp

[Andrew Mitchell @AndrewmitchMP]

Labour haven’t a clue:
While promising new libraries today, Labour Birmingham are voting to close them!
It is the Conservative led Royal Sutton Coldfield council who are overturning this appalling Labour decision and keeping our libraries from shutting their doors.

https://t.co/NKXDVSyabT

[Andrew Mitchell @AndrewmitchMP]

Some very positive news from Royal Sutton Coldfield Town Council this evening as local #Conservatives move to save our libraries from bankrupt Labour Birmingham’s cuts. #SuttonColdfield #libraries

[Sutton School Life @SuttSchoolLife]

@FairfaxSchool set to throw open its doors to the community for open day
@FFaxPrincipal @Fairfax_MAT
Full story⬇️
https://t.co/AvBtC190aV

[Lord Ashcroft @LordAshcroft]

For every retweet of this post, I will donate £1 to the @VC_and_GC_Assoc up to £50,000.
Time is running out following @I_W_M’s decision to close the Lord Ashcroft Gallery.
Visit while you still can, to honour the bravery of those who risked so much to protect our great nation.

[Andrew Mitchell @AndrewmitchMP]

They still don’t get it!

Labour are trumpeting the opening of a new, SMALLER #SuttonColdfield Police Station.
The thousands of Sutton Coldfield people who demanded their say on the future of our police station – only to be ignored – will be rightly infuriated.
I have visited the new station, I have been shown around it, and will always support the local officers who work so hard to keep us safe.
However, the facts remain:
❌ There was no public consultation on this huge change for Sutton Coldfield – it was a decision rammed through by Labour, despite thousands campaigning against it.
❌ The new station – which is essentially two converted houses – is far too small for a growing town of our size. Half of the ground floor is locker space. There are no meeting rooms – I understand officers are having to use meeting rooms in the Fire Station.
❌ Sutton Coldfield, as a town, is expanding with new housing being built, but there is no room for the new police station to expand.
❌ And, surprise, surprise, proceeds from the sale of the old station have not been reinvested in more local officers for Sutton Coldfield.
❌ In fact, in the very month they opened the new ‘station’, local policing resources have been further reduced with the departure of a dedicated hard-working primary schools PCSO Officer who is not going to be replaced.

Once again, local Conservatives fought for local people while Labour let Sutton down, bending to the will of their friends in Birmingham.
They have replaced what was a significant, full-service operational police station in Sutton Coldfield, with a minimalist ‘cottage’ police station - and will be investing the proceeds elsewhere.
Shame on Labour for thinking they can just ignore the will of local people over such a vital issue as crime and policing. Sutton Coldfield people, who simply wanted a say in their station’s future, will not be fooled.
They can trust the evidence of their own eyes.