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HANSARD Grassroots Cricket ClubsI remember that great series of 2005 where we all saw the Ashes on Channel 4 playing out with great drama. It was amazing. There is no doubt that access to those moments on…16 Dec 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseThis week, residents in Rossendale have once again experienced massive disruption and delays due to roadworks. This time it was emergency works by United Utilities, where…04 Dec 2025HANSARDBudget ResolutionsOur fiscal framework is not working. This is the structure that is supposed to manage compliance with our fiscal rules and deliver stability and confidence, yet we are seeing…02 Dec 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseIt is national Road Safety Week and soon the Government will unveil their much-anticipated road safety strategy. In my constituency, road safety is now the issue that is raised…20 Nov 2025HANSARDTyphoon Fighter Sovereign CapabilityIt is truly a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Sir Christopher. I congratulate the hon. Member for Fylde (Mr Snowden), a fellow Lancashire MP, on the passion with which he…12 Nov 2025HANSARDTyphoon Fighter Sovereign CapabilityThe hon. Gentleman is reaching levels of technicality that I do not fully understand, but I think the fundamental point is that we should strike a balance and try to get the best…12 Nov 2025HANSARDTyphoon Fighter Sovereign CapabilityThe right hon. Gentleman makes a reasonable point. I would not use the same sort of pejorative language, but a recent National Audit Office report highlighted exactly those…12 Nov 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT4. Will the Chancellor please update the House on progress made with the implementation of the Green Book review and that change, as a result, might better enable investment in…04 Nov 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseReform-led Lancashire county council proposes to close a gritting depot that serves my borough of Rossendale, which could cause absolute chaos this winter. That is just one of…30 Oct 2025HANSARDBaby LossI beg to move, That this House has considered baby loss. I am deeply privileged to be opening this debate in the middle of national Baby Loss Awareness Week, and in advance of the…13 Oct 2025HANSARDBaby LossThank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. I will speak relatively briefly. I would just like to thank everybody for their presence, honesty and passion today. This has been a moving,…13 Oct 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseAs the Leader of the House well knows, Rossendale is the only local authority area in the north without a commuter rail link. Rossendale council’s city-to-valley proposal would…04 Sept 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT1. If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.04 Sept 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsAs we move into autumn, flooding is once again on the minds of residents in Rossendale and Darwen. This Government have already made vital commitments to our flood defences, but…04 Sept 2025HANSARD English Devolution and Community Empowerment BillI enormously welcome this Bill. It is a thoroughly rare thing for a Government to seek to actively give up power, but this Government understand that we are going to deliver an…02 Sept 2025HANSARDVirtual TeachersIn Rossendale, the academy trust that runs our “stuck” school, Valley leadership academy, recently announced plans to introduce a virtual teacher for top-set maths. This approach…21 Jul 2025HANSARDVirtual Teachers15. If she will make an assessment of the potential impact of virtual teachers on school children.21 Jul 2025HANSARDEngagementsQ3. Last week, four-year-old Eli Testa was killed in Rawtenstall cemetery when a memorial stone fell on him. All of Rossendale was shocked by this tragedy, so I hope the Prime…16 Jul 2025HANSARDVictims of Terrorism: State SupportI thank the Minister for his response and every colleague present for their brilliant contributions to the debate. I was just reflecting on how many Members present have been…10 Jul 2025HANSARDVictims of Terrorism: State SupportI beg to move, That this House has considered state support for victims of terrorism. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mrs Harris. In a week when we remember the…10 Jul 2025