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HANSARDTopical QuestionsBy making accessibility one of GBR’s core priorities, this Labour Government are finally putting the improvement of accessibility at the heart of the rail network. How will…16 Jul 2026HANSARDInfrastructure AdoptionI rise to present a petition on behalf of residents of Mid Cheshire pertaining to unadopted estates in my constituency. Around 4,700 households—equivalent to more than 12% of all…15 Jul 2026HANSARD Peak Cluster Pipeline and ProjectThe North Sea Transition Authority deals with many private sector companies around oil and gas drilling. I agree that it is a public quango, but surely the right hon. Member…15 Jul 2026HANSARD Peak Cluster Pipeline and ProjectThe important thing for my residents is this: does this project work and is it safe? Those are the two key points. I note that my hon. Friend the Member for Wirral West (Matthew…15 Jul 2026HANSARD Estate RegenerationIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Dr Murrison. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Basingstoke (Luke Murphy) on securing this debate. I want to speak…15 Jul 2026HANSARD Ceramics IndustryIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Dr Murrison. As we have heard, the ceramics industry is a vital part of Britain’s manufacturing heritage and economic future. It…06 Jul 2026HANSARD Ceramics Industryrose—06 Jul 2026HANSARDCommonhold and Leasehold Reform: Managing AgentsTrust in politics is at an all-time low, and part of the reason is that our society is littered with examples of structural unfairness, injustice, and ordinary people being ever…02 Jul 2026HANSARDCommonhold and Leasehold Reform: Managing AgentsOn the point about estate adoption, I wonder whether my hon. Friend agrees that we need to get on and implement section 42 of the Flood and Water Management Act 2010, which would…02 Jul 2026HANSARDAccess to Further EducationI thank the hon. Member for Runcorn and Helsby (Sarah Pochin) for securing this important debate. I will spare hon. Members the parts of my speech about the importance of FE—I am…02 Jul 2026HANSARD NHS Breast ScreeningIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Vickers. I commend my hon. Friend the Member for North Ayrshire and Arran (Irene Campbell) for leading this important debate…29 Jun 2026HANSARDDraft REACH (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2026It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Roger. I will endeavour not to detain hon. Members longer than is necessary. I thank the Minister for her opening remarks…08 Jun 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseMore than 15 people have died in water-related incidents in the recent hot weather, including 17-year-old David Tita Junior, who sadly lost his life at Pickmere lake near…04 Jun 2026HANSARDSmall Towns: Transport LinksWould the hon. Gentleman like to reflect on the fact that what makes road transport more difficult is the massive pothole backlog that built up under his Government through the…03 Jun 2026HANSARDSmall Towns: Transport LinksThe biggest single issue holding back economic growth in my constituency is the poor transport connections. In a non-mayoral area, we have found it difficult to access development…03 Jun 2026HANSARD Middle East: Economic ResponseMadam Deputy Speaker, you will of course be aware that the best summer attraction is the Northwich piña colada festival, which is enjoyed by boys and girls of all ages. I thank…21 May 2026HANSARD High Speed 2: Impact on CommunitiesI thank the hon. Lady for giving way; she is being very generous with her time. She talks about green spaces. My constituency is in a section of the route that has now been…19 May 2026HANSARDHousing, Communities and Local Government CommitteeI thank my hon. Friend for her statement and for her leadership of the Select Committee during this inquiry. I would like to start by commending Cheshire West and Chester council…23 Apr 2026HANSARDSouthport InquiryI join the Home Secretary in commending the bravery of victims in coming forward to give evidence to this inquiry. We owe it to them to make this a turning point and to make…13 Apr 2026HANSARDMiddle East: Economic UpdateMy constituents are being exploited by unscrupulous petrol retailers who are not letting a crisis go to waste. At BP in Winsford unleaded is 10p more per litre than the cheapest…24 Mar 2026