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HANSARD Theft of Tools of TradeI absolutely agree. As the hon. Gentleman notes, it is not just about the money. The real damage cannot always be calculated in pounds and pence or in immediate loss. More than…11 Jun 2025HANSARD Theft of Tools of TradeI beg to move, That this House has considered sentencing for the theft of tools of trade. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Betts. Over recent years, we have…11 Jun 2025HANSARD Theft of Tools of TradeI completely agree. Under 14 years of Conservative rule, the cuts to policing and criminal justice were shocking. We have to ensure that we put more police on the streets and work…11 Jun 2025HANSARDGrenfell Tower Fire: Eighth AnniversaryI thank my hon. Friend for securing this debate. Eight years on, we remember the deep sorrow, and stand with the survivors and families. Grenfell really did expose failures in…10 Jun 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [ Lords ] (Fifth sitting)Just for the record on those donations, in 2016 the club contributed £12,500 to the Conservative party, and in 2022, it contributed £9,000.10 Jun 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [ Lords ] (Fifth sitting)Does the hon. Member believe that this would include involving fans in political-financial decisions like that made by West Ham United, who donated to the Conservative party?…10 Jun 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseMany of my constituents have been deeply distressed by the story of Beth Martin, a mum of two from my constituency who tragically died in unclear circumstances on holiday in…05 Jun 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [ Lords ] (Third sitting)Thank you for your chairmanship today, Mr Turner. The hon. Gentleman is talking about political statements, and my understanding is that FIFA’s rulings are on political statements…05 Jun 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [Lords] (Fourth sitting)I believe that the Conservative Whip, the hon. Member for Kingswinford and South Staffordshire (Mike Wood), who previously represented Dudley South, while highlighting the Bill’s…05 Jun 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [ Lords ] (First sitting)I refer to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests.03 Jun 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [ Lords ] (Second sitting)It does not say “dual”.03 Jun 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [ Lords ] (Second sitting)The hon. Member’s amendment reads: “No member may be appointed to the Board if they currently have any broadcast or media interests or any role in a television or media broadcast…03 Jun 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [ Lords ] (First sitting)Will the hon. Member cast his mind back to when the Education Committee rejected the person proposed to be put in charge of Ofsted, and the Government went against the Committee’s…03 Jun 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [ Lords ] (Second sitting)I will, Sir Jeremy. It is about precedent. Does the shadow Minister think that this is an issue only for football governance and only for this appointment? As my hon. Friend the…03 Jun 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [ Lords ] (Second sitting)I apologise, Sir Jeremy; my point was about the principles. On amendment 116 and the other amendments that relate to political party membership, has this type of concern has been…03 Jun 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [ Lords ] (Second sitting)It is an honour to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Jeremy. Taking politics out of this, I agree with the hon. Member for Spelthorne, who said this morning that we should have…03 Jun 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [ Lords ] (First sitting)Portsmouth.03 Jun 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [ Lords ] (First sitting)It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Jeremy. I refer Members to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests. As a Pompey fan and season ticket…03 Jun 2025HANSARD Diego Garcia Military BaseI rise to welcome this agreement, which safeguards a vital national security asset and cements the United Kingdom’s role at the heart of global defence co-operation. Let us be…22 May 2025HANSARDEngagementsQ6. Since my election, I have championed and backed our country’s plumbers, builders, electricians and all our tradespeople, who are not just building Britain, but holding our…14 May 2025