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HANSARDSt Patrick’s Day and Northern Irish AffairsI have been to Hammersmith’s Irish Cultural Centre many times. My hon. Friend speaks rightly of the contribution that it makes to people of Irish descent not just in London but up…27 Mar 2025HANSARDSt Patrick’s Day and Northern Irish AffairsI thank my neighbour, in whose constituency my mother was born, for her timely and important intervention. I could not agree more. Many people from the island of Ireland moved to…27 Mar 2025HANSARDSt Patrick’s Day and Northern Irish AffairsI beg to move, That this House has considered St Patrick’s day 2025 and Northern Irish affairs. I am grateful to all colleagues who sponsored the debate application and to the…27 Mar 2025HANSARD PIP Changes: Impact on Carer’s AllowanceI am grateful to the Government for focusing on getting people back into work because it gives them pride, power and ownership, but, as ever, it is not what you do, but how you do…27 Mar 2025HANSARDPublic Transport: Newcastle-under-LymeA well-connected transport system is critical to the local economy, a healthy population and a sense of pride in our communities. However, many of my Newcastle-under-Lyme…27 Mar 2025HANSARDSt Patrick’s Day and Northern Irish AffairsI am grateful to all colleagues who have taken part in this debate. I thank my hon. Friends the Members for Mid and South Pembrokeshire (Henry Tufnell), for Hammersmith and…27 Mar 2025HANSARDSt Patrick’s Day and Northern Irish AffairsI am grateful to the right hon. Lady, who is a near neighbour and a former Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, both for her interest in and commitment to Northern Irish…27 Mar 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI extend my condolences to the shadow Leader of the House. It says a lot about him that he is here in this place doing his duty today. Last month, the mayor of the ancient and…20 Mar 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsFor far too long, the people of Newcastle-under-Lyme have had to live with the consequences of Walley’s Quarry landfill site. With the operator, Walley’s Quarry Ltd, now in…20 Mar 2025HANSARD Conflict in GazaI am grateful to the Foreign Secretary for having made time to meet me, so that I could share some of the concerns outlined by many people in Newcastle-under-Lyme. Nobody has a…20 Mar 2025HANSARD St Patrick’s Day: UK Bank HolidayMany people born on the island of Ireland, whether north or south, like my wife, made Newcastle-under-Lyme their home. Like many of them, I was celebrating St Patrick’s day at the…18 Mar 2025HANSARD St Patrick’s Day: UK Bank HolidayFor the record and as a matter of accuracy, when the hon. Gentleman talks about apps, he means WhatsApp. [Laughter.]18 Mar 2025HANSARD St Patrick’s Day: UK Bank HolidayThe hon. Gentleman is extending birthday wishes to those who celebrate on 17 March. My father has his birthday on 17 March, so may I invite my honourable colleague to send him…18 Mar 2025HANSARD St Patrick’s Day: UK Bank HolidayI am grateful to the hon. Gentleman for the extension of his hand of friendship. He touched on the Economy Minister and the Deputy First Minister being in Washington, but will he…18 Mar 2025HANSARD G7Happy St Patrick’s day to you, Madam Deputy Speaker. And happy birthday to my dad, who is no doubt watching—he likes to keep an eye on me. [ Interruption. ] A lot of time in front…17 Mar 2025HANSARD Contribution of Muslims to CommunitiesI am sorry to interrupt the Minister again. He talked about the work of the group taking months, which is the correct approach as we want to make sure that this is done properly.…13 Mar 2025HANSARD Victory in Europe and Japan: 80th AnniversariesI thank the Minister for her statement, which will be welcomed by the good and patriotic people of Newcastle-under-Lyme. The bravery, valour and sacrifice of those who defended…13 Mar 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseLast week, my constituent Liz, from Bignall End in Newcastle-under-Lyme, came to my surgery and shared the story of her autistic daughter, who lives with selective mutism. Liz’s…13 Mar 2025HANSARD Contribution of Muslims to CommunitiesI wish the Minister all the best for running the London marathon—my father did it five times in the 1980s, so I am happy to get some tips for him after the debate. As he talks…13 Mar 2025HANSARD Contribution of Muslims to CommunitiesI am very grateful to my hon. Friend, who is my office neighbour, for allowing me to move us down from Scotland to Staffordshire, in the heart of the country. I congratulate him…13 Mar 2025