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HANSARD DefenceAt Defence questions last week, the Secretary of State said that the delay to the defence investment plan was not holding up important investment plans, which came as a surprise…24 Mar 2026HANSARD DefenceGiven the virulence of threats and chastisement from Washington towards European allies—including the UK—and, further, given the UK’s lack of access to the EU’s SAFE fund, which…24 Mar 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI recently learned about the work of my constituent Claire Brown from Prestbury, who supports families with seriously ill children. She founded the charity Team Charlie, which…19 Mar 2026HANSARDBanking Services: AccessibilityI thank the hon. Member for the advice; I will certainly take that forward. I am glad to hear that his constituents are served by a banking hub. I close by welcoming the formal…19 Mar 2026HANSARDBanking Services: AccessibilityI hope my hon. Friend does not mind if I join in on his last point, which adds to the comments made by our hon. Friend the Member for St Ives (Andrew George) about the branding…19 Mar 2026HANSARDBanking Services: AccessibilityIt is an honour to serve under your chairship for the first time, Mr Western. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for St Ives (Andrew George) for introducing this debate on a…19 Mar 2026HANSARDRussian Influence on UK Politics and DemocracyIt is an honour to serve under your chairship, Mr Pritchard. I hope that the hon. Member for Clacton (Nigel Farage) enjoyed the email that I sent him this afternoon. Carl von…09 Feb 2026HANSARDRussian Influence on UK Politics and DemocracyI absolutely agree, and I look forward to the Rycroft review hopefully making some recommendations along those very lines. The case of Bradshaw and others v . the United Kingdom…09 Feb 2026HANSARDRussian Influence on UK Politics and DemocracyThe hon. Member for Clacton (Nigel Farage) has described a gentleman, George Cottrell, as “like a son” to him, despite that individual being a convicted money launderer. Does my…09 Feb 2026HANSARDLord MandelsonMadam Deputy Speaker, I withdraw the remark that the hon. Member for Great Yarmouth was bought and paid for. I regret the tone that I used.04 Feb 2026HANSARDLord MandelsonOn a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. We have heard this evening from the hon. Member for Great Yarmouth (Rupert Lowe), who celebrated Elon Musk—rather tactlessly, I…04 Feb 2026HANSARDLord MandelsonI am grateful to you for allowing me to continue, Madam Speaker. The hon. Member for Great Yarmouth declined in his intervention to declare his interest: he is, in fact, bought…04 Feb 2026HANSARDCivil Service Pension Scheme: AdministrationThe hon. Gentleman is probably quite right to note that there were significant failings by the previous provider. Does he accept that there were clear failings by the previous…04 Feb 2026HANSARDCivil Service Pension Scheme: AdministrationIt is an honour to serve under your chairship, Ms Lewell. All credit to the hon. Member for Blackpool North and Fleetwood (Lorraine Beavers) for securing this important debate.…04 Feb 2026HANSARDIndefinite Leave to RemainWill the hon. Gentleman give way on the point of fairness?02 Feb 2026HANSARDIndefinite Leave to RemainIt is an honour to serve under your chairship, Sir Edward. Let me begin by thanking my constituent, Pulasthi, whose petition has led in part to this important debate. I believe…02 Feb 2026HANSARDIndefinite Leave to RemainWill the Minister give way?02 Feb 2026HANSARDNuclear DeterrentIf the Government want to make inroads into the EU Security Action for Europe fund via Emmanuel Macron, they could do worse than recognise the foresight of Charles de Gaulle,…02 Feb 2026HANSARDNuclear Deterrent14. What steps he is taking to ensure the autonomy of the UK’s nuclear deterrent.02 Feb 2026HANSARDWater White PaperI was supposed to meet representatives of Severn Trent at a local treatment works in my constituency in December. That meeting was cancelled at short notice after heavy rainfall.…21 Jan 2026