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HANSARDLord MandelsonGiven the public disgust, the sickening behaviour of Peter Mandelson, and the importance of transparency, in 2022 I proposed a Humble Address, seeking information about personal…04 Feb 2026HANSARDCommonhold and Leasehold ReformI thank my hon. Friend for this extremely welcome statement. I know how much work he has put into this. We know, however, that vested interests have repeatedly resorted to lawfare…27 Jan 2026HANSARD Employment Rights BillWhat message does it send to the British public when 33 hereditary peers defeat the Government by 24 votes on a manifesto promise? Some of the wealthiest are blocking measures on…15 Dec 2025HANSARD Employment Rights BillI know where this came from—the new deal for working people—and so do businesses and the trade unions. As the Minister pointed out, there have been discussions, and they came to…15 Dec 2025HANSARD Employment Rights Billrose—15 Dec 2025HANSARD Employment Rights BillI thank the shadow Minister for giving way again; he is being generous with his time. Why does he not have a problem with people being often in insecure, low-paid work without any…15 Dec 2025HANSARD Employment Rights BillTo the shadow Secretary of State’s point, of course I declare an interest as a trade union member. Like millions of people who have been wanting this Bill for many years—as my…08 Dec 2025HANSARDEmployment Rights BillI refer hon. Members to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests. I am proud to declare an interest as a lifelong trade unionist in the labour movement, which has…05 Nov 2025HANSARD Personal StatementWith your permission, Mr Speaker, I would like to make a personal statement. When I made my maiden speech over a decade ago, I said that it was the honour of my life to represent…22 Oct 2025HANSARD English Devolution and Community Empowerment BillI will happily give way.02 Sept 2025HANSARD English Devolution and Community Empowerment BillI will give way to the right hon. Gentleman, who has been very patient.02 Sept 2025HANSARD English Devolution and Community Empowerment BillThe strategic authorities will be created as a new category of authority in law. They will make it easier for local leaders to work together over larger areas to drive through big…02 Sept 2025HANSARD English Devolution and Community Empowerment BillI beg to move, That the Bill be now read a Second time. This Government were elected on a manifesto to deliver change—real change for working people; change that people can see…02 Sept 2025HANSARD English Devolution and Community Empowerment BillI am really disappointed, because I thought that the previous Government were the ones to turbocharge devolution, and we are moving on that agenda. We actually do believe that…02 Sept 2025HANSARD English Devolution and Community Empowerment BillI thank the hon. Member for his guidance. I always look north—contrary to what other people believe. I am very proud of the north. I gently say to him that the challenge at the…02 Sept 2025HANSARD English Devolution and Community Empowerment BillAs another Greater Manchester MP, my hon. Friend will know that Mayor Burnham has been trying to address taxi licensing for some years. I think, Madam Deputy Speaker, you were…02 Sept 2025HANSARD English Devolution and Community Empowerment BillI thank my hon. Friend for his intervention and again give full credit to Mayor Richard Parker, who has been working tirelessly with the Labour Government to invest in the future…02 Sept 2025HANSARD English Devolution and Community Empowerment BillI absolutely agree with my hon. Friend. This is about unlocking growth in all parts of the country. I hope that most hon. Members can see that people with skin in the game are…02 Sept 2025HANSARD English Devolution and Community Empowerment BillI welcome the hon. Member’s comments on the mass transit network for West Yorkshire, which I am sure will bring added benefits to his constituents. To his other point, obviously…02 Sept 2025HANSARD English Devolution and Community Empowerment BillI can hear much provocation from the Conservative Benches, but any new tax is, of course, a matter for the Chancellor at the Budget, and it must balance the potential revenue and…02 Sept 2025