Al Carns

Another 14 bags from Brandwood B14 to add to #onemillionbags @markrowlands569 We had a new recruit today @AlistairCarns too who filled one up and saw for himself the thoughtless littering & flytipping, which seems to be Birmingham-wide!

I was deeply saddened to hear of the death of Ozzy Osbourne, a true Birmingham icon. Born and raised in Aston, Ozzy helped shape the sound of heavy metal with Black Sabbath and inspired generations around the world. His recent farewell performance at Villa Park was a powerful…

An honour to have celebrated the extraordinary life and legacy of Ozzy Osbourne just weeks ago. Devastated to hear the news of his death today. One of the greatest gifts my city gave the world. My thoughts are with his family. In Ozzy’s own words: Birmingham forever.

Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to the recent Act on Poverty event at Cotteridge Church. It was a privilege to speak alongside Jo Burrill, John Cooper, Dr Qiyam, and Anne Cole - each bringing important perspectives on how poverty affects our communities, from…

We are getting Britain building 🏗️🏡

Vets Minister gives plasma  @AlistairCarns, Minister for Veterans and People, has urged the public to follow his lead by rolling up their sleeves and giving life-saving blood plasma. The MP for Birmingham Selly Oak made this appeal after his first plasma donation at the NHS…

Last week at PHTA! 🧪 @gino_prof presenting at Clinical Immunology Services' inaugural IVD Innovation & Adoption Conference 🏏 A day at Edgbaston Stadium for @TheNewMidlands #CFP25 🔬 Visit from our local MP @AlistairCarns Learn more about our work 👉 phta.co.uk

Promise made. Promise delivered. This Labour government is establishing an inquiry into the violent confrontation between police and picketers at Orgreave.

On Friday, I made my first-ever plasma donation with @GiveBloodNHS – a simple act that can help save lives and reduce our reliance on imported medicines. If you're in the West Midlands, please consider donating too. It’s quick, easy, and vital. 👉 blood.co.uk…

🚗 on the way into work ! Car radio locked onto @flupton on @bbccwr — always gold. Even better knowing that just last Friday, Phil and I were side-by-side donating plasma with @AlistairCarns , Minister for Veterans and People. A top man with time, heart, and conviction. Service…

As a Birmingham MP and the Minister for Veterans and People it was great to finally sit down with some of my Afghan friends in Birmingham yesterday. I served with some of these guys and they were the bravest of the brave. We talked about how they’re finding life in the UK,…

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I was honoured to be able to discuss LGBTQ military personnel who faced dismissal, discharge or mistreatment due to their sexuality while serving between 1967 and 2000. We’re taking decisive action to ensure LGBT veterans receive the recognition they deserve by increasing staff…

Last week, the Minister for Veterans & People, @AlistairCarns, visited @CommandoTRG to inspect the King's Squad as they complete their commando training, and to see first-hand how drone technology is being incorporated in Recruit, Young Officer, and specialist training at CTC RM.

A reminder that I will be at Cotteridge Church next Monday evening, 21 July, to discuss and address the issue of poverty with our constituents. Joining me on the panel will be Jo Burrill (former CEO of Birmingham Community Matters), John Cooper from B30 Churches Together, Dr…

I would be delighted if you could join me on Thursday 24 July for a relaxed evening filled with stories, laughter, perhaps a drink or two, and an exclusive look into my life as a Labour MP. Most importantly, your presence will support Labour's 2026 campaign fund. Just over a…