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HANSARD Local Government Reorganisation: ReferendumsAll of us knock on doors and talk to our constituents. The thing they are really unhappy about, in all councils, is the fact that councils are not operating effectively and…21 Jan 2026HANSARD Local Government Reorganisation: ReferendumsIt is a pleasure, as always, to serve under your chairmanship, Ms McVey. I congratulate the hon. Member for Mid Leicestershire (Mr Bedford) on securing this timely debate. I have…21 Jan 2026HANSARD Local Government Reorganisation: ReferendumsThere is always a legitimate case to have a short delay when there is a serious purpose for doing so. I remember when Mrs Thatcher abolished the Greater London Council—what a…21 Jan 2026HANSARD Local Government Reorganisation: ReferendumsAt the general election, which we need as soon as possible, we will see how many Reform MPs are elected. I am happy to have an election as soon as possible, because this country…21 Jan 2026HANSARD Local Government Reorganisation: ReferendumsI was about to conclude my remarks when the Division bell rang. I hope that the Minister takes on board my point about the historic and ceremonial counties, and that councils…21 Jan 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsWill the Foreign Secretary explain why, if she rightly supports the self-determination of the Greenlandic people as part of the Kingdom of Denmark, she does not support the…20 Jan 2026HANSARDDiego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory BillThis has been fundamental to everything I have ever stood for in this House as a Member of Parliament. This Bill did not have its origins in this Government; these were originally…20 Jan 2026HANSARDPersecuted Christians Abroad3. What steps the Church of England is taking to help tackle the persecution of Christians in other countries.15 Jan 2026HANSARD Digital IDThis has been a costly shambles, and my constituents see it as an attack on their fundamental freedoms and privacy, so I am glad that the Government have done another U-turn. Will…15 Jan 2026HANSARDPersecuted Christians AbroadI thank the hon. Member for her answer, but she will be aware that in past decades over 50,000 Christians have been inhumanely slaughtered in Nigeria by murderous Islamist groups,…15 Jan 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseThe Leader of the House needs to be aware that London Councils is considering scrapping the older persons’ freedom pass, which has left my constituents shocked, angry and…15 Jan 2026HANSARD UkraineWe are at a crucial juncture in this conflict and the stakes could not be higher. It has been nearly four years since Vladimir Putin invaded Ukraine, a period nearly as long as…14 Jan 2026HANSARDMyanmar: Religious Minority PersecutionIt is a pleasure, as always, to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Betts. Like other Members, I sincerely congratulate the hon. Member for Strangford (Jim Shannon) on securing this…08 Jan 2026HANSARD Road Safety StrategyI welcome all efforts by the Government to make roads safer for pedestrians and motorists, but I heard nothing about roadkill of wildlife, horses, pets, and other animals that can…08 Jan 2026HANSARD High Street Gambling ReformI thank the Minister for giving way. Does he accept that freedom of responsibility, when it comes to gambling, is exactly where we should be, rather than restricting people from…08 Jan 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseHappy new year to you, Mr Speaker, and to all of your staff in the Speaker’s Office. I would like the Leader of the House to know that I am very concerned to hear that several…08 Jan 2026HANSARD High Street Gambling ReformWill the right hon. Gentleman give way?08 Jan 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMadam Deputy Speaker, may I wish you and all the staff in the Speaker’s Office a very merry Christmas, and may I thank you for all your kindness and courtesy throughout the past…18 Dec 2025HANSARDChristmas AdjournmentI bring greetings to all Members of this House from my constituents in Romford, a town that I am proud to represent in my 25th year as a Member of Parliament. Having been born and…18 Dec 2025HANSARDPrison SecurityI thank the Minister for his helpful reply, but as he knows full well violence, illegal drug dealing and escapes are on the rise in prisons, with a shocking 12% increase in…16 Dec 2025