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HANSARDSocial Media Ban for Under-16sI thank the Secretary of State for her statement today and for the leadership she has shown on this issue. A mother stopped me as I boarded the train today. She was beaming and…15 Jun 2026 · 5d agoHANSARDDefence ReadinessIt is an honour to follow the right hon. Member for South West Wiltshire (Dr Murrison). It is clear that when it comes to defence readiness, there is much on which we can all…20 May 2026HANSARDHousehold Energy BillsI am pleased to chair the newly formed all-party parliamentary group for warm homes. Newcastle is leading the way with its hugely impactful warm homes local grant scheme run by…24 Mar 2026HANSARDYouth UnemploymentI refer the House to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests. As co-chair of the all-party parliamentary group for youth employment, I welcome the Secretary of…17 Mar 2026HANSARDClinical NegligenceI beg to move, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make provision for a fixed recoverable costs scheme to limit the costs that may be recovered in respect of certain cases…17 Mar 2026HANSARDCommonhold and Leasehold ReformSince I was first elected in 2010, I have seen the misery caused for constituents in Great Park, Moorfields and Grove Park, who suffer high ground rents, hikes in service charges,…27 Jan 2026HANSARDMobile Phones and Social Media: Use by ChildrenI thank the Secretary of State for this statement, acknowledging the real harm that social media is causing for children. As a former Schools Minister, I know how welcome these…20 Jan 2026HANSARD Budget ResolutionsI would normally extend the courtesy of saying that it is an honour to follow the hon. Member for Angus and Perthshire Glens (Dave Doogan), but that speech was all a bit dreich. I…26 Nov 2025HANSARD Budget ResolutionsI share those concerns, as I know does the right hon. Member for Godalming and Ash (Sir Jeremy Hunt). We have cross-party interest in making better use of those resources. I thank…26 Nov 2025HANSARD Budget ResolutionsI am afraid that I cannot give way because the time will keep running down. Scrapping the limit is just the start and it has to happen in the context of wider welfare reforms that…26 Nov 2025HANSARDPrimary School AssessmentMr Speaker, may I take this opportunity to thank all those who work in our schools and wish them a well-earned break over the summer holidays? High and rising school standards are…21 Jul 2025HANSARDPrimary School AssessmentIt is our ambition that all children get the chance not just to achieve at school but to thrive. SATs are carefully developed to ensure that they are accessible. It is clear that…21 Jul 2025HANSARDPrimary School AssessmentNational curriculum tests and assessments are crucial to support schools in building strong foundations for children regardless of background and prior attainment. We will…21 Jul 2025HANSARDChildren with SENDAs I said, we are already investing in supporting children and their families, including through Best Start family hubs, as my hon. Friend mentioned. We want to ensure that all…21 Jul 2025HANSARDChildren with SENDWe are engaging extensively with families and experts as we seek to improve support for children with special educational needs and disabilities. We have invested £1 billion into…21 Jul 2025HANSARDChildren with SENDWe have yet to decide on the future of education, health and care plans, but we are extremely focused on strengthening the support system so that every child can receive timely,…21 Jul 2025HANSARDVirtual TeachersThis Government are committed to ensuring that every child can access the tools they need in order to achieve and thrive. We inherited a challenging workforce picture from the…21 Jul 2025HANSARDVirtual TeachersTechnology has the potential to enhance time efficiency for teachers, reduce workload and improve student engagement and attainment, but it cannot replace the valuable…21 Jul 2025HANSARDSEND: Education, Health and Care PlansGiven the “lose, lose, lose” system that the last Government left behind—in their own words—we are working hard to reform the system so that every child can achieve and thrive.…21 Jul 2025HANSARDSEND: Education, Health and Care PlansAs part of our reforms, we will commence a phased transition process, which will include working with local authorities to manage their SEND systems, including their deficits,…21 Jul 2025