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Bradley visiting Seetec

Local businesses drive our economic prosperity. As your MP, I will use my experience in energy and manufacturing to support local businesses who provide jobs and training opportunities for local people. This includes increasing vocational skills and creating apprenticeships that will deliver new economic security for local families.

In 2025 I held my first ever Jobs Fair to connect local businesses with local residents. More than 40 national and local employers, recruiters and charities attended.

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Small businesses to be celebrated as Bradley Thomas’ awards return

Bradley is urging small businesses across Bromsgrove and the Villages to submit their nominations for his second annual Small Business Awards.Ahead of this year’s Small Business Saturday on December 6th, Bradley is once again celebrating the contribution small businesses make to our economy and to o

Bradley Thomas meets with local independent hospitality businesses

Bradley has once again met with local independent hospitality businesses.Following the meeting, Bradley said:"Small businesses are the backbone of our economy, they're at the heart of their communities and a majority of people in this country are employed by them."It's therefore vital that as the lo

Bradley Thomas praises Waseley Hills High School following visit

Bradley has praised Waseley Hills High School’s “huge improvement journey” following a visit to the Rubery school.The local MP met with Principal Tom Preston on his recent visit where they discussed the school being taken from ‘requires improvement’ to now being rated as ‘Good’ in all areas by Ofste

Bradley Thomas visits Safety Technology International

Bradley recently visited a world-leading manufacturer of specialist fire, safety and security products that has its Europe, Middle East, and Africa headquarters in Bromsgrove.Following his visit to Safety Technology International on Sherwood Road, Bradley said:"You will have seen their products here

Bradley Thomas: "UK manufacturing has been undervalued for far too long"

Bradley questioned the Minister for Industry in the House of Commons (September 2nd) on the need to bolster the UK's industrial base.Bradley said:"With the UK needing to bolster our industrial base, the Government must do all it can to help support domestic jobs and manufacturing resilience.

Bradley Thomas officially opens Architectural Wallsz's new Bromsgrove offices

Bradley officially opened Architectural Wallsz's new Bromsgrove offices as the company also celebrated its 10th anniversary in business.The celebration brought together staff, long-standing partners, and many of the skilled local tradespeople who work alongside Architectural Wallsz on a daily basis