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HANSARD UkraineThe hon. Gentleman is right that the world should know and be in no doubt about the UK’s position on Ukraine, and nor should we be in doubt about Putin’s ambitions. He described…14 Jan 2026HANSARDChinese EmbassyWhatever statements have been made publicly, the unredacted plans for this super-embassy will fill our security services with dread, as well they should. The Chinese Communist…13 Jan 2026HANSARDPassenger Rail ServicesGood morning, Mr Speaker. In the early days after the election, I did not always cover myself in glory with the type of language I used to describe the state of GWR services…08 Jan 2026HANSARDPassenger Rail Services5. What steps she is taking to improve railway services for passengers.08 Jan 2026HANSARD Rural CommunitiesAhead of the election in Tewkesbury, considering my defence background, I recognised that I did not fully understand the experiences nor the lifestyles that come with rurality, so…07 Jan 2026HANSARD Rural CommunitiesWe have heard an awful lot of criticism of the Government’s policies on farming from the Conservatives, but very little mention of the trade deals that they secured with Australia…07 Jan 2026HANSARD BBC Charter RenewalOne thing I learned recently on the Culture, Media and Sport Committee is that one way the BBC provides value for money is by being one of the only sources—if not the only…06 Jan 2026HANSARD Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) BillThe hon. Member speaks of the cyber-attacks on Jaguar Land Rover and the Co-op. Those who pay council tax to Gloucester city council have concerns that following a Russian…06 Jan 2026HANSARD Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) BillThe hon. Lady is making a really important point about Elon Musk’s Starlink system, but will she go a little further and recognise that not only has Elon Musk switched off…06 Jan 2026HANSARD VenezuelaPresident Maduro was illegitimate, but Donald Trump’s illegal incursion into Venezuela puts him in the company of Vladimir Putin and will embolden President Xi in his ambitions…05 Jan 2026HANSARDAgricultural Property Relief and Business Property ReliefFarmers are among the most robust members of society, yet since autumn 2024 several have spoken candidly with me about the mental health impact of the family farm tax, in an…05 Jan 2026HANSARD UK-EU Common Understanding NegotiationsThis deal will not give back the futures that were stolen from so many young people by Boris Johnson’s Government, but it does offer such futures to people going forward. It is…17 Dec 2025HANSARDNeurodiversity in the WorkplaceDoes the hon. Member agree that, in the workplace, the way that neurodiverse traits are observed and received can vary between men and women? Women can suffer the consequences of…17 Dec 2025HANSARDHousing Development: Cumulative ImpactsI thank the Minister very much for giving way, and I wish him a merry Christmas. Nothing would empower my local authority more than the Government implementing recommendation 89…17 Dec 2025HANSARDNeurodiversity in the WorkplaceI have spoken before about how neurodiversity is still an opportunity to be fully exploited by the workplace and that it is significantly inhibited by the education system. Does…17 Dec 2025HANSARDHousing Development: Cumulative ImpactsHow many was that?17 Dec 2025HANSARDHousing Development: Cumulative ImpactsThe cumulative impact of development in Tewkesbury is nothing less than a threat to the continuing viability of Tewkesbury as a permanent settlement. The Environmental Audit…17 Dec 2025HANSARDNorthern Ireland Troubles: Operation KenovaI apologise, Mr Speaker.09 Dec 2025HANSARDDigital IDDoes the hon. Gentleman share my concerns that the scheme could put constituents’ most sensitive data into the hands of private, perhaps overseas, individuals who might have…08 Dec 2025HANSARD Ajax Armoured VehicleUnder the last Government, the Conservatives signed a contract for £1.5 billion with Boeing to order five E-7 Wedgetail aircraft. The order reportedly circumvented the MOD’s…08 Dec 2025