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HANSARDDefence Investment PlanI am proud that Blackpool and the Fylde college in my constituency, which my hon. Friend has seen, has been selected as one of the five DTECs in England. That is part of a major…15 Jun 2026 · 5d agoHANSARDSocial Media Ban for Under-16sI thank the Secretary of State; thousands of parents in Blackpool and local organisations such as Alliance 4 Children, led by the inspirational Paul Wright, who has been in the…15 Jun 2026 · 5d agoHANSARD Russian Shadow FleetI warmly welcome the Secretary of State to his place. I know that he is man of integrity and decency; I have known him for over 15 years and I wish him the best of luck in his new…15 Jun 2026 · 5d agoHANSARDTopical QuestionsAt the beginning of the year, Blackpool had the worst 12-hour A&E waiting times in the country, but thanks to the tireless work of local NHS staff, that has been reduced by 43%.…09 Jun 2026HANSARDDigital Safety: ChildrenThere is growing evidence of a link between smartphone overuse and symptoms of depression and anxiety and reduced student performance, and areas such as Blackpool are seeing…08 Jun 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseBlackpool Pride celebrates its 20th anniversary this weekend, and I am proud to be joining Saturday’s parade alongside my hon. Friend and constituency neighbour the Member for…04 Jun 2026HANSARD Children’s Social Care: Enduring Relationships StrategyI warmly welcome today’s announcement, as many colleagues have done, and I congratulate my hon. Friend on his commitment to ensuring that children in care and care leavers have…04 Jun 2026HANSARD Russian Attacks on Civilian InfrastructureI think almost all of us in this House believe that Russia must pay for the damage and devastation that it has caused in Ukraine. My constituents want to see the assets seized…04 Jun 2026HANSARD Seasonal Hospitality Businesses in Coastal AreasIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Stuart. I thank the hon. Member for Isle of Wight East (Joe Robertson) for securing this important debate. For too long, coastal…03 Jun 2026HANSARDMurder of Henry NowakI join colleagues across the House in offering my thoughts and prayers to Henry’s family over his vile and disgusting murder. Unfortunately, far-right groups in Blackpool and…02 Jun 2026HANSARDMilburn Review: Interim ReportThe reality is that a generation was lost and forgotten about under the previous Government, with NEETs increasing by 40% in Blackpool. Now, 3,000 young people are not in…02 Jun 2026HANSARDHousehold Energy BillsBlackpool is home to something special and remarkable: a pioneering eco community hub at Palatine library that offers free, independent energy advice and is helping residents to…02 Jun 2026HANSARD Coastal Communities: Government SupportSimilar to my hon. Friend’s constituency, Blackpool has some of the worst health outcomes in the country. A boy born in my constituency will live 10 years less than a boy born in…01 Jun 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsT6. I was delighted recently to host the hospitality Minister, the Under-Secretary of State for Business and Trade, my hon. Friend the Member for Halifax (Kate Dearden), at the…21 May 2026HANSARD Middle East: Economic ResponseThe plans outlined today by the Chancellor will be a massive boost for families in my constituency, but also for the hospitality and tourism sector. I am sure she will agree that…21 May 2026HANSARD Business of the HousePride in Place investment can help to provide the kind of community infrastructure that lets neighbourhoods thrive, but South Shore, in my Blackpool South constituency, which is…14 May 2026HANSARDDebate on the AddressI congratulate my hon. Friends the Members for Bradford West (Naz Shah) and for Harlow (Chris Vince) on two terrific speeches. I have to say that I am quite surprised to see my…13 May 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy constituents in Blackpool South pay more in council tax for their housing than people with mansions in Mayfair. That is because, under the Conservatives, Blackpool council had…13 Apr 2026HANSARDSouthport InquiryI welcome the Home Secretary’s statement. My constituents expect Prevent to keep them safe, so can she reiterate what changes she will make to Prevent, as the Home Secretary in…13 Apr 2026HANSARDMiddle EastThe disruption in the strait of Hormuz is having a real, growing impact on ordinary working people across the world and in my constituency, where many are already struggling to…13 Apr 2026