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HANSARD Police ReformThe train attack that took place in my Huntingdon constituency on 1 November was mercifully prevented from being far worse by the swift actions of Cambridgeshire constabulary in…13 Nov 2025HANSARDTyphoon Fighter Sovereign CapabilityIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Christopher. I welcome Turkey’s order for 20 Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft. I appreciate that it is good news for the UK,…12 Nov 2025HANSARDTyphoon Fighter Sovereign CapabilityI bow to the hon. Gentleman’s expertise in this field, being the decorated RAF pilot that he is. However, I also take that as Government confirmation that the OCU instructors will…12 Nov 2025HANSARD Remembrance Day: Armed ForcesThis is a short story about war. It is a story about what war looks like from the ground. It is not so much my story, but I was there and I was part of it. It is the story of…11 Nov 2025HANSARDPrisoner Releases in ErrorBetween 5 July and the end of the reporting period in March, this Government oversaw the accidental release of 193 prisoners. That is five prisoners every week. We now know that…11 Nov 2025HANSARDViolence against Women and GirlsIn June I asked the Government to consider my private Member’s Bill calling for them to publish a strategy to tackle interpersonal abuse and violence against men and boys. The…05 Nov 2025HANSARDViolence against Women and Girls12. Whether she has had recent discussions with Cabinet colleagues on reviewing the strategy entitled “Tackling violence against women and girls.”05 Nov 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsIn the past few weeks, I have visited two incredible local businesses: Saragusta Spirits, a local gin distillery, and Williams Family Wines, an award-winning winery. However, such…04 Nov 2025HANSARDDefence Sector InnovationMay I first associate myself with the Secretary of State’s remarks about the attack on the train at the weekend? Last week the Ministry of Defence announced the launch of Project…03 Nov 2025HANSARDHuntingdon Train AttackThis has been a difficult and challenging weekend for Huntingdon. My thoughts are with the victims of this terrible tragedy; with the LNER crew member whose heroic and selfless…03 Nov 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT1. If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.30 Oct 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsOn Tuesday, the Ministry of Defence announced the launch of Project Fairfax, which will see a defence technology cluster established on surplus MOD land at RAF Wyton in…30 Oct 2025HANSARDLand Value CaptureThe cut to London’s affordable housing target has a direct knock-on effect on constituencies like mine in Huntingdon, where we are being forced to deliver thousands of new homes,…30 Oct 2025HANSARD Sentencing BillDoes the Minister recognise, from his written response to me, that every single one of those 2,405 prison places was authorised by the previous Conservative Government and that…29 Oct 2025HANSARD UK-Türkiye Typhoon Export DealI am pleased to hear the announcement of the order for 20 Typhoons from Turkey. Having met with representatives from the workforce at Warton in Parliament earlier in the year, I…29 Oct 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsAlan Marnes is a constituent of mine in Southoe who has staunchly campaigned since 2002 on the issue of the lack of indexation for pre-1997 pension rights, having been one of…27 Oct 2025HANSARD Alleged Spying Case: Role of Attorney General’s OfficeThe Attorney General has a duty to superintend prosecution agencies. The Government have previously defined superintendence as, inter alia, “a right for the Attorney General to be…23 Oct 2025HANSARDPoints of OrderOn a point of order, Mr Speaker. Last week I was notified by the Table Office that my Cabinet Office oral question about the £97 billion increase in failing major project spending…22 Oct 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT7. Hinchingbrooke hospital is one of the few hospitals in Cambridgeshire that are yet to have an electronic patient record system, and its current level of digital maturity is at…21 Oct 2025HANSARD Sentencing BillI wish to speak to my new clause 6, which calls for the implementation of a lifetime driving ban for those convicted of causing death by dangerous or careless driving. Last year…21 Oct 2025