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HANSARDBusiness Rates: Retail, Hospitality and LeisureI find it a bit rich that the Conservatives are raising this issue, given that around 7,000 pubs and bars closed on their watch, which is felt in Blackpool and across the country.…19 Jan 2026HANSARDNew HomesIn Blackpool, we have a waiting list of around 12,000 for social and council housing. Given the deprivation throughout Blackpool, we know that the quality of housing is below…12 Jan 2026HANSARDEconomic Growth: Transport SystemReliable transport links are vital to the prosperity of Blackpool. Although it is the most deprived town in the UK, we rely heavily on tourism, yet because of the Office of Rail…08 Jan 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseBlackpool experiences homelessness rates that are higher than the national average, with a record number of rough sleepers recorded last year, so I was delighted to secure over £3…08 Jan 2026HANSARD Road Safety StrategyIn Blackpool we have seen year-on-year increases in the number of uninsured drivers, skyrocketing our premiums and the cost of insurance. Can the Minister outline to my…08 Jan 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsBlackpool and The Fylde college has excellent courses that are training young people in the area in use of the vital renewable energy equipment that we need to go forward, but…06 Jan 2026HANSARD Indices of Deprivation: EnglandI am grateful for the opportunity to hold the final Adjournment debate of 2025. I thank everyone for staying behind to join me, and I thank the Minister as well. From what I have…18 Dec 2025HANSARD Indices of Deprivation: EnglandI absolutely agree, and that is why my hon. Friend and I, along with many others, have been pushing for a coastal communities Minister to address that need and bring in all…18 Dec 2025HANSARD Indices of Deprivation: EnglandI thank my hon. Friend for his kind words; I think we all know it across the parties in this House. We see it in our mailbags every week, in our casework and from the thousands…18 Dec 2025HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMy constituent, a senior NHS nurse and single mother of three, faces severe hardship because her ex-partner deliberately withholds financial support. She is solely responsible for…18 Dec 2025HANSARD Violence against Women and Girls StrategyFrom my time as a deputy police and crime commissioner, I know that there has been a growing pattern of violence relating to younger people, especially young boys, in Blackpool…18 Dec 2025HANSARD Indices of Deprivation: EnglandI completely agree, and the Pride in Place scheme is a great start. I will come on to that later, but I want to see it expanded to many more of our communities, based on the new…18 Dec 2025HANSARDChristmas AdjournmentThere are many issues affecting Blackpool South, but my work this year has often returned to a few key areas. I have met hundreds of business owners, community groups and young…18 Dec 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe recent Typhoon deal is welcome news in my constituency of Blackpool South, an area in the country where we see high levels of deprivation, but also high demand for jobs and…15 Dec 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsLast weekend I attended Waterloo Road’s first ever winter wonderland Christmas lights switch-on, which was a fantastic celebration in the spirit of small business Saturday in the…11 Dec 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsYesterday in Parliament, I met a number of bus drivers who told me that in their research of 420 routes, 222 did not have any toilets on the route, and 155 of those had no…20 Nov 2025HANSARD Russian Ship YantarThis reckless act from Russia demonstrates how important it is that the world stands united against Putin’s aggression. What discussions has the Minister had with his…20 Nov 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseBlackpool council has asked for the views of residents for the most ambitious and exciting regeneration project in our town’s history. In less than a week, more than 2,500…20 Nov 2025HANSARDPrisoner Release ChecksI thank my right hon. Friend for coming to the House today to address this serious issue. Many of my constituents raised it with me over the weekend. I notice that not a single…27 Oct 2025HANSARDPrisoner Release ChecksOn your advice, Madam Deputy Speaker, I withdraw that remark. To finish my question, will the Secretary of State ensure that there is a swift plan, so that when mistakes are made…27 Oct 2025