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HANSARD 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 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 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 2026HANSARD North Atlantic Submarine ActivityDoes my hon. Friend agree that, while the Government rightly continue to defend our people, interests and allies in the middle east, we must never lose sight of the war in Europe…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 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 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 2026HANSARD Proposed Visitor LevyIt is a pleasure to serve under your leadership, Mr Efford. As chair of the all-party parliamentary group for hospitality and tourism, and as an MP for Blackpool—a town built on…25 Mar 2026HANSARDRoyal Mail: PerformanceAs the proud son of a Blackpool postie, I declare my interest in this debate and refer Members to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests. I start by thanking all…18 Mar 2026HANSARDYouth UnemploymentI start by thanking my right hon. Friend for joining me at my jobs fair a few weeks ago, where more than 1,100 people secured work on the day. Some 900 are already in those jobs,…17 Mar 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseFive thousand people walked through the door of the Blackpool Winter Gardens the other week for my second annual jobs fair, which I was delighted to open with the Secretary of…12 Mar 2026HANSARDDefending Democracy TaskforceI put on record my sincere thanks to the Minister for reaching out after the incident involving me that occurred in Blackpool a few weeks ago. Unfortunately, since becoming a…12 Mar 2026HANSARDRoyal Mail: Universal Service ObligationI declare an interest as a proud son of a local postie. We know that this is not the fault of the workers; they work day in, day out to get letters out, but are being told to…11 Mar 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsTwo weeks ago, I held an emergency cost of living summit in Blackpool, after record numbers of families, particularly single mums, contacted us in food crisis. They could not…10 Mar 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsIn Blackpool, around 75% of privately rented homes have damp or mould. It is a huge problem in our town, so I was delighted when the Chancellor announced £30 million in the warm…10 Feb 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseLast year I hosted Blackpool’s biggest ever jobs fair. It showed just how strong the appetite is in our town for work, skills and opportunity. On 26 February, I am bringing it…29 Jan 2026HANSARDHospitality SectorHospitality in Blackpool is struggling. The cuts under the previous Government made Blackpool the most deprived coastal community and town in the country, but it has a solution: a…29 Jan 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsSouthshore in my constituency has the highest concentration of deprived communities and the most deprived ward in the country. We have developed a local people’s plan for work to…27 Jan 2026HANSARD Business RatesAs chair of the all-party parliamentary group on hospitality and tourism, I thank the Minister for his constant engagement with me since the Budget, because I have been able to…27 Jan 2026