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HANSARDTopical QuestionsT2. There are not one but two England teams that currently have a 100% record of success in world cups: not only did the men’s football team have a cracking result against Croatia…18 Jun 2026 · 2d agoHANSARDDefence Investment PlanThe past is a story of the Conservatives hollowing out our defence, the present is a story of this Government spending more than the Conservatives did at any time in their 14…15 Jun 2026 · 5d agoHANSARDTopical QuestionsT3. It is a good time to be a commuter in Welwyn Hatfield. Trains from all five of our stations are now back under public control, and we have fast trains from Welwyn North to…11 Jun 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseHatfield is a vibrant town, and we have much to be proud of, but we have a serious antisocial behaviour problem in the Parkhouse Court area. There is daytime drinking and visible…11 Jun 2026HANSARDEnergy SecurityThe right hon. Lady talks of absurd positions. I did a little research before the debate today. I went back to 21 May 2024, just before the last general election, and in this…19 May 2026HANSARDEnergy SecurityIt is a real pleasure to see you back in the Chair, Madam Deputy Speaker—the model of calmness and authority. After the week my party has had, there is virtue in the stability you…19 May 2026HANSARDReferral of Prime Minister to Committee of PrivilegesIn advocating for the motion, the Leader of the Opposition— [Interruption.] She is just returning to her place; I knew she was waiting for me. Her essential argument, I believe,…28 Apr 2026HANSARDReferral of Prime Minister to Committee of PrivilegesI remember the debate vividly. Members from both sides made the case. I said in my remarks that that was an example of the House at its best, because we came to a good decision to…28 Apr 2026HANSARDReferral of Prime Minister to Committee of PrivilegesThe right hon. Gentleman is very kind; I will see him on the cricket pitch in a week’s time. There is a serious point, in that there are a number of very senior civil servants,…28 Apr 2026HANSARDReferral of Prime Minister to Committee of PrivilegesI appreciate my hon. Friend’s intervention. The Prime Minister was right and the House was right to accept the Humble Address, involve the Intelligence and Security Committee, and…28 Apr 2026HANSARDMiddle EastSince we last met in this place, the President of the United States has had at least three positions on the strait of Hormuz: first, he said that opening it was not in his…13 Apr 2026HANSARDRepresentation of the People Bill (Fifth sitting)Let me indulge in an example. The hon. Gentleman is a persuasive man; he has knocked on a door in Hamble Valley on 2 May ahead of the local authority elections on 7 May, which he…26 Mar 2026HANSARDRepresentation of the People Bill (Fifth sitting)The hon. Member is right to call us friends, but let us be honest: we are unusual people who were involved in politics at a young age. That perhaps reflects many of us on the…26 Mar 2026HANSARDRepresentation of the People Bill (Third sitting)I just want to clarify my understanding of the Green party’s policy position. I have been looking at the Sentencing Council guidelines, and typically a person convicted of…24 Mar 2026HANSARDRepresentation of the People Bill (Third sitting)I am grateful for the tenor of the debate. The hon. Lady talks about the connection to society, but I ask that she considers the victim for a minute. Let us stick with my example.…24 Mar 2026HANSARDRepresentation of the People Bill (First sitting)Q Good morning, Dr Garland. We had a sharp fall in turnout at the last general election, and we have already spoken this morning about 8 million people not being registered. I…18 Mar 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsT7. At the Munich security conference, the Prime Minister rightly said that we must do more to work with our allies to build our collective European security. Given that moral…03 Mar 2026HANSARDSpring ForecastOn days like this, I am particularly grateful that NHS waiting lists are falling. Although it seems a long time ago that we heard from the shadow Chancellor, I was very concerned…03 Mar 2026HANSARDMiddle EastMay I put on record my admiration for the skill and the bravery of our armed forces? We owe them a debt of gratitude now more than ever as they see action. The Prime Minister was…02 Mar 2026HANSARDLord MandelsonI wholeheartedly agree with my hon. Friend. That is why I began my remarks by saying that this has been an important day for the House. I sincerely believe that we are…04 Feb 2026