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HANSARDCoastal Communities: Isolation and Hidden DeprivationI thank my hon. Friend the Member for Isle of Wight West (Richard Quigley) for securing this important debate. Blackpool is a town with huge potential and pride, but we are also a…14 Jul 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsOver the last two years, I have led the charge in asking for our asylum hotel to be closed. Last week, the final family and individuals left the hotel. Thousands have joined me in…13 Jul 2026HANSARDLocal Government ReorganisationI join you, Mr Speaker, and other Lancastrian MPs waiting in apprehension for the announcement on Thursday. Blackpool has put forward its proposal for four unitary councils in…13 Jul 2026HANSARD Civil Service PensionsI am sure it will come as no surprise to anyone in this House that the deadline was missed today, on top of the previous deadlines. I do not think that anyone has faith in the…06 Jul 2026HANSARD Coastguard Volunteers: Remuneration and HMRC GuidanceI thank my hon. Friend and constituency neighbour for giving way. Does she agree that the coastguard is essential to the safety of our coastal communities—both residents and…01 Jul 2026HANSARDDefence Investment PlanThe £50 billion defence export fund to support British defence businesses is welcome and will create jobs in my constituency and across Lancashire. Will my right hon. Friend…30 Jun 2026HANSARDMedia Green PaperWe know that misinformation and disinformation is on the rise right across our country, and that was shown in the recent Makerfield by-election; the Social Market Foundation…24 Jun 2026HANSARDDefence 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 2026HANSARDSocial 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 2026HANSARD 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 2026HANSARDTopical 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 2026