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HANSARD Business of the HouseAs the Leader of the House is only too well aware, there has been a big political change in Havering, with a new Reform council and 23 Reform councillors elected in my…11 Jun 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseThe Leader of the House will be aware that the local elections across Greater London brought seismic change to the political landscape. In my constituency, every single council…04 Jun 2026HANSARDEngagementsQ7. I wonder if the Prime Minister has had the chance to study the election results in Havering: zero Labour councillors were elected in Romford, zero Conservative councillors…03 Jun 2026HANSARDBacking Business to Create Economic GrowthThe right Member is, as always, completely correct. Our nation’s success is built on grassroots entrepreneurial spirit, not bureaucracy, corporate control or Government…18 May 2026HANSARDBacking Business to Create Economic GrowthAt the heart of the King’s Speech lies a fundamental misunderstanding of how economic growth is created. Growth comes from the grassroots, not central planning. It certainly does…18 May 2026HANSARDDefence Sector2. What assessment she has made of the potential impact of the defence sector in Wales on the UK’s defence capabilities.22 Apr 2026HANSARDDefence SectorThe Minister will be aware of the excellent potential of the defence sector in Wales. However, she will also be aware that the United Kingdom, under this Government, is woefully…22 Apr 2026HANSARDLocal Government ReorganisationMy hon. Friend the Member for Harwich and North Essex (Sir Bernard Jenkin) is absolutely right: Essex has existed since before the Norman conquest, and during those years,…26 Mar 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThis week, I was shocked to hear about the unacceptable living conditions that my constituents are enduring at Haynes Park Court in Hornchurch. Leaseholders and tenants paying…26 Mar 2026HANSARD Points of OrderOn a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. I am sure you will agree that the disclosure of the Mandelson files is of national importance and in the public interest, so can you…26 Mar 2026HANSARD Points of OrderOn a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker.26 Mar 2026HANSARD Points of OrderI thank you for your indulgence this afternoon, Madam Deputy Speaker. We are about to start the Easter recess. Traditionally in this House, we have always had an Easter…26 Mar 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI have absolutely no doubt that the Leader of the House will have joined all of us in celebrating St Patrick’s day on Tuesday 17 March. I thank you, Mr Speaker, for hosting a St…19 Mar 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseEvery year, for St George’s day, my local scouts in Romford have a parade and a service at a local church; in fact, there are two parades in Havering, as this also happens in…12 Mar 2026HANSARD Commonwealth Day 2026rose —11 Mar 2026HANSARD Commonwealth Day 2026I commend my hon. Friend for his initiative in having this debate and for his work as co-chairman of the all-party parliamentary group for the Commonwealth. Does he agree that the…11 Mar 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseIn 1986, when President Ronald Reagan contacted Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher to ask that Royal Air Force bases in the UK be used to attack the Gaddafi regime in Libya, she…05 Mar 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsDoes the Secretary of State agree that we should prioritise the promotion of British heritage in schools? If so, will she bring in a policy to ensure that every school flies the…02 Mar 2026HANSARDMiddle EastI hope the Prime Minister agrees that current events show how vital military infrastructure is in the middle eastern region of the world. However, at the very moment when Diego…02 Mar 2026HANSARD Power to Cancel Local ElectionsCancelling elections is always wrong, unless there is an extreme situation that necessitates postponement of an election. I cannot think of many examples in recent years in which…02 Mar 2026