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HANSARDChristmas AdjournmentI came to this place determined to listen to my constituents and to deliver real change on the issues that matter most. In the past year, we have saved Cosham post office and…18 Dec 2025HANSARD UkraineI thank the Minister for his statement and send solidarity to Ukraine. As Christmas approaches, I would like to thank all who serve in our armed forces and wish them a merry…18 Dec 2025HANSARD Violence against Women and Girls StrategyI pay tribute to the Minister for her statement, and I thank her and the Victims Minister for their hard work in a truly cross-Government effort to leave VAWG offenders with…18 Dec 2025HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI wish you and all the House staff a very merry Christmas, Mr Speaker. I thank constituents for raising concerns about playgrounds in Stamshaw, Hilsea and Baffins that lack…18 Dec 2025HANSARD Electoral ResilienceWill my right hon. Friend give a clear assurance to my constituents in Portsmouth North that the police have all the resources they need to pursue all remaining leads in the Gill…16 Dec 2025HANSARDWomen VeteransI would like to thank my hon. Friend for her service and for her support in this area. In the last two years, changes have been made to the Royal Fleet Auxiliary maternity policy…15 Dec 2025HANSARDWomen Veterans5. What steps he is taking to improve support for female veterans.15 Dec 2025HANSARD Resident Doctors: Industrial ActionAs a proud trade unionist, I know that trade unions are there to represent their members’ interests and views, yet by pushing ahead with this strike action, the BMA appears set to…10 Dec 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsIn cities such as Portsmouth, outdated formulas for local authority funding have long failed to reflect real levels of deprivation. I would like to see a Labour Government…24 Nov 2025HANSARDInternational Men’s DayI congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Cannock Chase (Josh Newbury) on securing this important debate and on his eloquent and brave words to open the conversation. As he…20 Nov 2025HANSARDInternational Men’s DayI absolutely agree with my hon. Friend. Online safety is also crucial in protecting boys from harmful content, misogyny and gambling promotions, which he mentions. The measures…20 Nov 2025HANSARDAsylum PolicyI fully support the Home Secretary’s statement and the need to get the balance right. In Portsmouth North, we have seen how quickly immigration misinformation can spread on our…17 Nov 2025HANSARD Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction BillIt is a privilege to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Ghani. I want to speak on this Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Bill both as the Member for a coastal community,…17 Nov 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseDuring Remembrance Week we rightly honour the service and sacrifice of our armed forces and their families. Children from armed forces families often face unique challenges in…13 Nov 2025HANSARD Police ReformWill the Minister join me in thanking our hard-working named neighbourhood police officers across Portsmouth North, PC Jamie Christian, PC Chris Middleton, PC Nicholas Joyce, PC…13 Nov 2025HANSARD Rogue BuildersIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms Furniss. I am grateful to the hon. Member for Wyre Forest (Mark Garnier) for securing this important debate on protecting…13 Nov 2025HANSARD Rogue BuildersI absolutely agree. Voluntary measures only go so far, and the Competition and Markets Authority must step up to enforce this work. The lack of consistent action against…13 Nov 2025HANSARDIndependent Football RegulatorI draw the House’s attention to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests. While this Government are focused on finally delivering for fans and securing the future…12 Nov 2025HANSARD Remembrance Day: Armed ForcesI associate myself with the eloquent words of the Minister for the Armed Forces, and thank all those in this House who have served for their service. I am honoured to contribute…11 Nov 2025HANSARDEmployment Rights BillAbsolutely. It would leave workers unable to reject overtime, even if they were knackered, having already done 60 or 70 hours that week. That brings me to Dave, a plasterer…05 Nov 2025