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HANSARDLeasehold ReformMay I start by sending my thoughts and prayers to everyone involved in yesterday’s incident at Southend airport? We remain committed to giving leaseholders greater rights, powers…14 Jul 2025HANSARDLeasehold ReformIt is frustrating when we hear of situations like this, which is why it is our intention to publish the draft leasehold and commonhold reform Bill in the second half of this year.…14 Jul 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsNo, I do not. There is no blasphemy law in this country because the previous Labour Government got rid of it, whereas the Conservative party had kept it on the statute book for…14 Jul 2025HANSARDLeasehold ReformAgain, the consultation exercise that we are undertaking is about how we deal with such matters. I hope the hon. Member will work with us during the consultation period, so that…14 Jul 2025HANSARDLeasehold ReformI know that my hon. Friend has already spoken to the Minister for Housing and Planning about this issue, and that those discussions will continue. As you well know, Mr Speaker,…14 Jul 2025HANSARDEngagementsI do miss our exchanges. I hope the right hon. Gentleman has been wearing his factor 50—he knows how it can get for us gingers in the hot weather. He also knows that local…25 Jun 2025HANSARDEngagementsI thank my hon. Friend for his question and for his service. He is absolutely right—our armed forces represent the very best of Britain, and put their lives on the line for us…25 Jun 2025HANSARDEngagementsI am really sorry to hear about Axel and the other cases that the hon. Member mentioned. Those with special educational needs deserve proper support and should not be left at…25 Jun 2025HANSARDEngagementsMy hon. Friend is absolutely right. The previous Government did not have a plan for areas like the north-east. I know she has been a champion for the Moor Farm roundabout. This…25 Jun 2025HANSARDEngagementsI was asked about the hon. Member for Clacton’s mathematics the other week, and my hon. Friend is absolutely right—the mask has slipped again this week. The hon. Member for…25 Jun 2025HANSARDEngagementsWe are determined to tackle child poverty, which rose catastrophically under the last Government. That is why we are expanding access to free school meals to more than half a…25 Jun 2025HANSARDEngagementsMy hon. and gallant Friend speaks with great authenticity and authority on this matter. The attack on RAF Brize Norton was disgraceful, but what was even more disgraceful was…25 Jun 2025HANSARDEngagementsI have experienced digital black spots as well, so I understand my hon. Friend’s frustration. The industrial strategy was launched this week, and there were some great ideas to…25 Jun 2025HANSARDEngagementsWe are fixing the foundations of local government after the 14 years of austerity that were inflicted on local government, with the aiding and abetting of the hon. Lady’s party.…25 Jun 2025HANSARDEngagementsWell, what the Conservatives were told at the general election was, “We don’t want you.” [ Interruption. ] All right, I meant “them”: the hon. Gentleman’s Government. He might…25 Jun 2025HANSARDEngagementsAgain, I know the strength of feeling. I am grateful to the hon. Gentleman’s constituent Ronald and all the service personnel who participated in the British nuclear testing…25 Jun 2025HANSARDHousing Safety: “Awaab’s Law” and Electrical ChecksThe Government are clear that homes must, above all, be safe. Safety is non-negotiable, and landlords must take urgent action to respond to issues when they arise. We want housing…25 Jun 2025HANSARDEngagementsIsrael’s recent action is appalling and counterproductive, and we strongly oppose the expansion of military operations, settler violence and the blocking of humanitarian aid. We…25 Jun 2025HANSARDEngagementsI am glad that I am not the only one who has a young person destined for the future in the Gallery today. My hon. Friend has been a huge champion for Milton Keynes, and he is…25 Jun 2025HANSARDEngagementsFirst of all, I will out one of my kids in the Gallery, because he has just completed his studies on early years, so hopefully that will add a little help. We inherited a depleted…25 Jun 2025