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HANSARDFinancial Services ReformOne of the first visits I undertook after the election was to my local branch of Nationwide, which for generations has been providing good financial advice and advice to…16 Jul 2025HANSARDLeasehold Reform1. What steps she is taking to reform the leasehold system.14 Jul 2025HANSARDLeasehold ReformI have been contacted by more than 300 residents in Peterborough about problems relating to FirstPort’s leasehold and management service charges. They face unfair charges, a lack…14 Jul 2025HANSARD Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment BillI rise to support the removal of clause 5 and the associated amendments, and to comment on a few other amendments, based on what I have read and learned. Many things have been…09 Jul 2025HANSARD Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment BillI thank my hon. Friend for his comments. He makes a powerful case for why our job today is to fix the Bill, not kill it. We should be passionate about the centrality and dignity…09 Jul 2025HANSARD NHS 10-Year PlanI put on record my thanks to the Secretary of State for his statement today, and to the Chancellor for the financial and economic work she has put in. Labour Members know that…03 Jul 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseLike most of us in this House, I am incredibly proud of the rich mix of communities that I represent. It was an absolute privilege last week to attend a meeting at the…03 Jul 2025HANSARDUniversal Credit and Personal Independence Payment BillI thank my hon. Friend for making an important point. I would, if possible, give my right hon. Friend the Minister for Social Security and Disability Duracell batteries to…01 Jul 2025HANSARDUniversal Credit and Personal Independence Payment BillThank you—you have saved me the embarrassment. It is a great privilege to speak in this debate alongside so many passionate advocates who want to get this reform right. I think…01 Jul 2025HANSARDUniversal Credit and Personal Independence Payment BillI will give way.01 Jul 2025HANSARDUniversal Credit and Personal Independence Payment BillAs a member of a party that often debates clause IV, I welcome today’s news about clause 5, which I think addresses many of the concerns that hon. Members across the House,…01 Jul 2025HANSARDUniversal Credit and Personal Independence Payment BillOn a long, hot, sweaty day like this, one of my hearing aids has collapsed in the middle of this session, so I am only half hearing you, Madam Deputy Speaker—you did call me,…01 Jul 2025HANSARDFuture of the Gas GridIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Dame Siobhain. I think this is my second Westminster Hall debate, so I am still learning the ropes. Let me put on the record my GMB…18 Jun 2025HANSARDFuture of the Gas GridThe Government are doing really important work on social justice and the environment, but my constituency is similar to my hon. Friend’s in terms of fuel poverty. Is he aware…18 Jun 2025HANSARDEngagementsQ13. In the spending review last week, the Government backed Peterborough with support for our new pool and a sports quarter in the city. That commitment has the power to turn…18 Jun 2025HANSARDChild Sexual Exploitation: Casey ReportI welcome the statement and the absolute determination of Baroness Casey and this Government to hold to account perpetrators and those who may have been involved in cover-ups. One…16 Jun 2025HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Billrose—13 Jun 2025HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Billindicated assent.13 Jun 2025HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillI did use the facilities, Madam Deputy Speaker; I apologise for that. I am a gentleman of an age. [ Laughter. ] I thank my hon. Friend for taking an intervention. We are about to…13 Jun 2025HANSARD Free School MealsAs the proud son of a dinner lady, I warmly welcome the Minister’s statement. I also pay tribute to the Minister for Employment at his side, who is a tribune in the Government and…05 Jun 2025