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HANSARD Sanctions Implementation and EnforcementI thank the Minister for his statement. Listening to comments from across the House, I am reminded of a conversation I had this week with one of my constituents, Anne Strike, who…15 May 2025HANSARD Youth ServicesMy hon. Friend is making a passionate speech, and is showing why Scotland produces some of the greatest footballers of all time, like Billy Bremner. He mentioned the short-term…15 May 2025HANSARD Great British Energy BillThe Minister is giving an important speech on a really important topic—a speech that I think everyone across the House will agree with. Does he agree that part of the advantage of…14 May 2025HANSARD Carer’s LeaveThank you for your chairmanship, Mr Stringer. The hon. Lady is making an important speech and I thank her for her work on this issue. She will know about my passion to support…14 May 2025HANSARDUK-EU SummitMy hon. Friend is making an excellent, powerful speech. Does he agree that the summit is not about giving away power, but about working with our European neighbours in our mutual…13 May 2025HANSARD Local Housing Need Assessment ReformThank you for your chairship, Mrs Hobhouse. I thank the hon. Member for Horsham (John Milne) for securing the debate. I intend to keep my remarks relatively short. I want to make…13 May 2025HANSARDUS-UK Trade Deal: Northern IrelandI thank the Minister for his vital work on this trade deal—I am feeling more and more like Jim Shannon all the time.12 May 2025HANSARDBorder Security, Asylum and Immigration BillI thank the Minister for giving way; she is giving a really important speech on a very important subject. Does she agree that part of the issue with the asylum system is the…12 May 2025HANSARDUS-UK Trade Deal: Northern IrelandApologies. I am feeling more and more like the hon. Member for Strangford (Jim Shannon) all the time. Can the Minister give the House some additional detail on how this trade deal…12 May 2025HANSARDProtection of Prison StaffI thank the Minister for his response to the urgent question and, like everybody in this House, my thoughts are with the officer who was attacked. From speaking to friends of mine…12 May 2025HANSARDEducational Opportunities in Semi-rural AreasI thank my hon. Friend the Member for Hertford and Stortford (Josh Dean) for securing this important debate, which shines a light on an issue that affects my constituency.…07 May 2025HANSARDUnited States Film TariffAs you will be aware, Mr Speaker, Harlow is the birthplace of Rupert Grint, Jo Joyner and Rik Mayall. I have to mention Leila Khan too, because I used to teach her and she is an…07 May 2025HANSARD Victory in Europe and Victory over Japan: 80th AnniversaryOne of my constituents, Pam Gillespie, often leads the VJ Day commemorations in Harlow because her father, George Money, was a far east prisoner of war. Will the shadow Minister…06 May 2025HANSARDCounter Terrorism Policing: ArrestsI thank the Minister for coming here with this statement. May I also put on record my thanks and the thanks of the people of Harlow to the police and security services for the…06 May 2025HANSARD Energy Grid ResilienceWith all these marathon runners in the House today, I wonder whether we might be able to generate some kinetic energy rather than the usual hot air. [Interruption.] I apologise; I…30 Apr 2025HANSARDGreat British EnergyI welcome the £300 million of investment for GB Energy announced last week. I think we all recognise the opportunities of the green energy transition, but what opportunities are…29 Apr 2025HANSARDGreat British Energy8. What assessment he has made of the potential impact of Great British Energy on job creation in industrial communities.29 Apr 2025HANSARD Irish Republican Alleged IncitementMay I take a moment to thank the Speaker’s Office for the support it gives new MPs to ensure that we all feel safe? I thank the Minister for his response to the urgent question…29 Apr 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsThis morning, I had the pleasure of visiting Milwards primary school, which is one of the many brilliant primary schools in my constituency. One of the main issues raised by…28 Apr 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [Lords]As a fellow Leeds United supporter, the hon. Gentleman was probably prepared for me to talk about the finances around the transfer of Seth Johnson to Leeds United, but does he…28 Apr 2025