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HANSARDFarming and Inheritance TaxThe shadow Secretary of State made an important point about the health and wellbeing of our farmers. As operation waiting times were almost three times higher when she was Health…04 Dec 2024HANSARDFuture of FarmingThank you for allowing me to speak under your chairmanship, Sir Roger. British farmers play a significant role in keeping the nation fed, and they are the custodians of our…04 Dec 2024HANSARDFood BanksIt is a pleasure to contribute to this important debate under your chairship, Ms Vaz. I congratulate the hon. Member for Aberdeenshire North and Moray East (Seamus Logan) on…19 Nov 2024HANSARDClean Energy by 2030Last week a report published by the National Energy System Operator noted that although the programme to roll out new small modular reactors was being developed for the mid-2030s,…12 Nov 2024HANSARDClean Energy by 203016. What progress he has made on achieving clean power by 2030.12 Nov 2024HANSARDIncome Tax (Charge)It is a privilege to contribute to today’s debate on the first Labour Budget delivered in more than 15 years. Let me start by welcoming the unwavering focus of the Chancellor and…05 Nov 2024HANSARD City and Town Centres: RegenerationDespite successive challenges from devastating local government cuts, the impact of lockdowns during the covid pandemic, and 14 years of under-investment from the last Government,…16 Oct 2024HANSARDVAT: Independent SchoolsThank you, Madam Deputy Mayor— [ Interruption. ] I have done it again, haven’t I? I am sorry, Madam Deputy Speaker, but that is my local government background. Education is the…08 Oct 2024HANSARD Education and OpportunityThank you, Madam Deputy Speaker, and congratulations on your new role. A number of us on the Labour Benches know what it is like to be on your first day at work. I thank and…24 Jul 2024