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HANSARDProvisional Local Government Finance Settlement 2026-27: Greater Manchester15. What assessment he has made of the potential impact of the provisional local government finance settlement 2026-27 on Greater Manchester.12 Jan 2026HANSARDChild Poverty StrategyFollowing 14 years of Tory austerity, harsh cuts to public services and a cost of living crisis, more than half of all children in my Manchester Rusholme constituency are living…08 Dec 2025HANSARDHomelessness: FundingIn my constituency, Caritas provides homeless support through its day centre and supported accommodation facility. It supported over 1,000 people last year, and demand for the…02 Dec 2025HANSARD Home InsulationIt is well known that cold and damp homes are detrimental to both physical and mental health, with nearly three in every 10 children in cold homes at risk of developing health…26 Nov 2025HANSARDEngagementsAs the Prime Minister is aware, November marks Islamophobia Awareness Month. This Labour Government have shown a steadfast commitment to supporting Muslim communities,…19 Nov 2025HANSARD Gaza and SudanAs the fighting has engulfed El Fasher and severe food insecurity has spread across Darfur, women and girls have experienced extreme hunger, displacement, death, and sexual and…18 Nov 2025HANSARDAsylum PolicyMigrants make immeasurable contributions to our communities. In Manchester Rusholme, Wendy, who has Jamaican heritage, is a community health champion; Najma, from Somalia, leads…17 Nov 2025HANSARDSupport for Dyslexic PupilsThe hon. Member is making an excellent speech on a very important subject. Early diagnosis is key for dyslexic students to access the necessary support and assistive technology,…11 Nov 2025HANSARD World Stroke DayIn my constituency, Manchester royal infirmary’s ward 31 provides outstanding acute and rehabilitative stroke care, supported by dedicated community health champions who promote…28 Oct 2025HANSARD Statutory Maternity and Paternity PayA shocking 37% of children and young people in Greater Manchester live in poverty, yet maternity pay remains far below basic living standards, as my hon. Friend just said. Does he…27 Oct 2025HANSARD London Fashion Week: Cultural ContributionMy hon. Friend is making an excellent case for London Fashion Week; I agree with everything she has said. I am very pleased to note that last week Manchester Fashion Week returned…16 Sept 2025HANSARDChildren with SEND: Assessments and SupportI welcome the Government’s allocation of £740 million to the 10,000 new places for pupils with SEND. However, there are still serious funding concerns in my constituency. One…15 Sept 2025HANSARD Occupied Palestinian Territories: Humanitarian AccessMy hon. Friend is making a powerful case about the catalogue of atrocities being committed. In July, the Prime Minister announced that “the UK will recognise the state of…10 Sept 2025HANSARDQatar: Israeli StrikeQatar is an ally, and a key negotiator and mediator in Gaza ceasefire talks. Through committing atrocities in Gaza, illegal settlements in the west bank, marching into Syria, and…10 Sept 2025HANSARD Neurodivergent People: EmploymentOn the statistics, I agree with the hon. Member that having 30% of autistic people in employment compared with 82% is a huge gap. The Buckland review made clear that without a…09 Sept 2025HANSARD Pavement ParkingThe hon. Member is making a strong case that pavement parking is dangerous. I hear regularly from constituents who are forced to walk their young children into busy roads or from…03 Sept 2025HANSARD Women and Girls with Autism: Mental Health SupportClearly, there are issues on the school side. Without tailored support, accessible information and properly funded SEND pathways, too many girls are being left behind, often…15 Jul 2025HANSARD Women and Girls with Autism: Mental Health SupportWe understand that girls with autism are more likely to be underdiagnosed or misdiagnosed. Without appropriate and tailored support, those girls can face unnecessary distress,…15 Jul 2025HANSARD Sport England: Tackling RacismMy hon. Friend is making a powerful speech. I want to share an example from the Greater Manchester combined authority, which has, in partnership, launched a cricket strategy aimed…09 Jul 2025HANSARD Sport England: Tackling RacismMy hon. Friend is making a very powerful case about the racism that exists in the sport, which of course none of us should tolerate. For me, tackling this racism in sport must…09 Jul 2025