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HANSARDTopical QuestionsI absolutely welcome the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster’s comments. I listened to him earlier with regard to the Home Secretary. I am sure he heard last night that the…27 Oct 2022HANSARDTributes to Her Late Majesty The QueenI thank colleagues across the House for their moving words today. Like other Members, I have found the outpouring of affection for our Queen, both from our shores and across the…09 Sept 2022HANSARDHeatwave ResponseI was in my office.20 Jul 2022HANSARDHeatwave ResponseThe events of the last few days have been incredibly traumatic for communities across Britain. Individuals and families have had their homes destroyed and, as the Minister said,…20 Jul 2022HANSARDConfidence in Her Majesty’s GovernmentThank you, Mr Deputy Speaker. Today’s debate has been very revealing. We heard a speech from the Prime Minister as delusional as the Transport Secretary’s leadership bid, but…18 Jul 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsI welcome the new Ministers to their places on the Treasury Bench for what could be their first and last Cabinet Office orals. It is a pleasure to be here with them. Last week,…14 Jul 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsI really hope that that “due course” is very quick, because this is an issue of national security, which is obviously of concern to many of our constituents. Let me move on to…14 Jul 2022HANSARD Employment Agencies and Trade UnionsI thank the hon. Member for his point. I promise him that the Labour party will always support Welsh devolution and support the Wales Government in what they have been trying to…11 Jul 2022HANSARD Employment Agencies and Trade UnionsThank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. I want to say from the outset that I was an agency worker and I continue to be a very proud trade unionist. I also want to start by welcoming the…11 Jul 2022HANSARD Employment Agencies and Trade UnionsWe have some of the strictest trade union legislation in Europe. Members have to go through strict balloting. This is the myth that Government Members do not get about trade…11 Jul 2022HANSARD Employment Agencies and Trade UnionsMy hon. Friend makes an absolutely crucial point. The Government have been promising jam tomorrow for far too long, saying “employment Bill”, “employment Bill,” but guess what? No…11 Jul 2022HANSARD Employment Agencies and Trade UnionsOn the P&O workers, it seems to me like the company broke the law and the Government implied that they were going to do something about it. Perhaps the Minister can tell us how…11 Jul 2022HANSARD Functioning of Government(Urgent Question) :To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, if he will make a statement on the functioning of Government.07 Jul 2022HANSARD Functioning of GovernmentI hate to break it to the Minister, but we do not have a functioning Government. It would be good news for the country that the Prime Minister is to announce his resignation; he…07 Jul 2022HANSARDEconomic Crime: Law EnforcementOn a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. I assure you that I have informed the Minister concerned. I hope you will be able to advise me on how to shed light on a series of…07 Jul 2022HANSARDStandards in Public LifeThis constant charade just will not wash. These latest disturbing allegations about ministerial misconduct are all about abuse of power. There is one common fault with the system…05 Jul 2022HANSARDStandards in Public Life(Urgent Question): To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster if he will update the House on the mechanisms for upholding standards in public life.05 Jul 2022HANSARDEngagementsI share with the Deputy Prime Minister his deepest condolences and his personal experiences as we mourn the loss of Dame Deborah James, who fearlessly campaigned to inspire so…29 Jun 2022HANSARDEngagementsI would revel in the opportunity for the people of this country to have more than just by-elections to show what they think of this Government. Call a general election, and see…29 Jun 2022HANSARDEngagementsHere we go again. The truth is that what I want for my right hon. and learned Friend the Leader of the Opposition is not to be the Leader of the Opposition but to be the Prime…29 Jun 2022