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382 recent contributions in Hansard
HANSARDEmployment Rights BillIt is good to hear about the taskforce. Could the Minister give us more information about what other things it will look at and investigate that will support employees?05 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 2025HANSARDEmployment Rights BillI absolutely agree; I think the key word there is “exploitative”. People in Portsmouth North and across the country deserve fairness, dignity and the ability to plan their daily…05 Nov 2025HANSARDSupporting High StreetsEvery time we mention the name Liz Truss, we hear groans from the Conservatives Benches, but I am not sure that people in my constituency really want to hear those groans, given…04 Nov 2025HANSARDSupporting High StreetsIt takes some audacity, or maybe amnesia, for the Conservatives to table a motion about our high streets, given the absolute mess that they left them in after 14 long, depressing…04 Nov 2025HANSARDSupporting High StreetsI welcome the work of my PCC, particularly on retail crime and in rolling out UKPAC. The police officers I have mentioned deserve real credit, and with proper investment and…04 Nov 2025HANSARDSupporting High StreetsAbsolutely. Such shops are unregulated and potentially not paying their taxes, unlike other businesses on the same high streets. They drive down the quality of our high streets,…04 Nov 2025HANSARDSupporting High StreetsDoes the shadow Minister agree that those 5.8 million people deserve a decent wage, deserve to know what hours they are working, and deserve proper sick pay?04 Nov 2025HANSARDSupporting High Streetsrose —04 Nov 2025HANSARDSupporting High StreetsThere has been a lot of talk about hospitality, with people mentioning it as a great source of first jobs. Under the last Government, however, 7,000 pubs were closed—last orders…04 Nov 2025HANSARDSupporting High StreetsThe flexible labour market under the Tories meant that people were employed but did not know when they were working, how long they were working for and how much they were getting…04 Nov 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsI very much welcome the Government’s Op Valour pilot programme and the Minister’s commitment to improving support for our veterans. However, I am disappointed that Portsmouth—home…03 Nov 2025HANSARD Sentencing BillI am pleased to support this vital Sentencing Bill, which represents a significant step towards protecting victims and delivering justice. I would like to draw Members’ attention…29 Oct 2025HANSARDGibraltar: UK-EU AgreementI draw the House’s attention to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests. It was an honour to welcome Gibraltar’s First Minister to last week’s annual general…28 Oct 2025HANSARD Statutory Maternity and Paternity PayI congratulate all new parents, and especially my cousin Jake and Shannen on the arrival of baby Kai Burley last week. It is a reminder of the joy that new life brings and the…27 Oct 2025HANSARDMaccabi Tel Aviv FC: Away Fans BanEnsuring that all fans can attend sporting events in safety and without fear must always be our first priority, and we must fully respect the operational independence of the…20 Oct 2025HANSARD Pride in PlaceOn behalf of the people of Portsmouth, I am delighted that we have received £41.5 million under Labour’s pride in place impact programmes. Some £20 million of that is for…15 Oct 2025HANSARDBaby LossI rise to speak about baby loss on behalf of those affected—those who I know and love, and those who I do not know. This tragedy touches far too many families in Portsmouth North…13 Oct 2025HANSARD Hospitality SectorAs the third-largest employer in Britain, hospitality supports 3.5 million jobs and is the beating heart of our high streets and communities, yet this vital sector has been let…03 Sept 2025HANSARDProperty TaxesAs a former teacher, I say no. I will continue with the term free school meals. We are also seeing breakfast clubs to support pupils and families at the start of every day,…03 Sept 2025