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HANSARDState of Climate and NatureI thank the Secretary of State for his important statement. I say to him gently that I was a Mili-fan before it was cool. When I visit schools in my constituency of Harlow,…14 Jul 2025HANSARD Future of the Post OfficeI thank the Minister for his statement. As a fellow Labour and Co-op MP, I welcome the inclusion of mutualisation among the long-term ideas for the Post Office. Does he agree that…14 Jul 2025HANSARDUK-France Migration: Co-operationI thank the Home Secretary for her statement. It was a real pleasure to hear President Macron’s address last week with Members from across this House and the other place. Does she…14 Jul 2025HANSARDElections: ParticipationI recently visited some wonderfully politically engaged sixth-formers at Sir Frederick Gibberd college in Harlow, including Luka and Finlay, who shadowed some of my office staff…14 Jul 2025HANSARDTrial by Jury: Proposed RestrictionsI thank the Minister for her statement and for the recognition of the importance of magistrates courts. Sadly, Harlow magistrates court was closed by the previous Government—as…09 Jul 2025HANSARDCrown Court Backlog1. What steps her Department is taking to reduce the Crown court backlog.08 Jul 2025HANSARDCrown Court BacklogIn Essex, 20% of cases are stopped after a defendant has been charged because victims are dropping out and withdrawing their support. With some waiting years for their case to get…08 Jul 2025HANSARD Giving Every Child the Best Start in LifeI thank the Secretary of State for her brilliant statement today and, as I did with the Prime Minister last week, I thank her for her recent visit to Harlow. How will the hubs,…07 Jul 2025HANSARDGovernment Performance against Fiscal RulesI thank the Chief Secretary for his statement. My thoughts today are with the family of Anne Moffat of Old Harlow, who lost her life 20 years ago in the 7/7 attacks. Does the…07 Jul 2025HANSARDPeople on Low Incomes in Rural Communities2. What steps the Church of England is taking to support people on low incomes in rural communities.03 Jul 2025HANSARD NHS 10-Year PlanI thank the Health Secretary for his statement, and I promise not to lobby him too much on the potential move of the UK Health Security Agency to Harlow, although perhaps I should…03 Jul 2025HANSARDPeople on Low Incomes in Rural CommunitiesIn the local authority of Harlow, 30% of children are living in poverty, according to research by Loughborough University and the End Child Poverty coalition. Poverty also exists…03 Jul 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI was not expecting to be called quite so soon, Madam Deputy Speaker, as you can probably imagine. Will the Leader of the House join me in congratulating Jo Doyle, the new…03 Jul 2025HANSARDSecure 16 to 19 Academies BillI welcome the opportunity to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Mundell. Does my hon. Friend agree that this part of the Bill will help to ensure that these institutions are better…02 Jul 2025HANSARD DefenceOn that point, will the right hon. Gentleman give way?02 Jul 2025HANSARD DefenceI thank the Minister for his statement. I appreciate him bringing the debate to the Floor of the House. It shows the importance of the issue and the importance that the Government…02 Jul 2025HANSARDUniversal Credit and Personal Independence Payment BillWill the right hon. Lady give way?01 Jul 2025HANSARDRoad Safety Powers: Parish and Town Councilsrose —30 Jun 2025HANSARDRoad Safety Powers: Parish and Town CouncilsBy train.30 Jun 2025HANSARDRoad Safety Powers: Parish and Town CouncilsI thank my hon. Friend for taking my intervention so soon, and apologise to my hon. Friend the Member for City of Durham (Mary Kelly Foy). I pay tribute to Roydon and Hastingwood…30 Jun 2025