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HANSARD Rape Gangs: National Statutory InquiryBlackpool continues to live with the scars of Charlene Downes and Paige Chivers, two young girls in Blackpool who never came home and were subject to grooming. Will the Minister…21 Oct 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsIn Blackpool, too many young people needing SEND placements have been sent outside the borough, often an hour away. There is a proposal on the table for two new SEND schools in…20 Oct 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI am sure the whole House would join me in expressing my deepest condolences following the sad passing of the people’s champion, Ricky Hatton—a man who inspired millions with his…16 Oct 2025HANSARD Pride in PlaceIn my area of Blackpool, the damning legacy of the Tories means that we now live in the most deprived borough in the country. High streets such as those in South Shore—Bond…15 Oct 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsSouth Shore in my constituency is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It has just been named by the Independent Commission on Neighbourhoods, which outlined 34…13 Oct 2025HANSARDTransport: Economic Growth3. What steps she is taking to ensure that the transport system supports economic growth.11 Sept 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI recently had the pleasure of attending this year’s switch-on of the iconic Blackpool illuminations, lighting up our promenade and attracting millions and millions of visitors…11 Sept 2025HANSARDTransport: Economic GrowthTaxis are an essential part of Blackpool’s transport network, yet the licensing scheme is failing both passengers and our local economy. Vehicles licensed outside the area…11 Sept 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsYoung people in my constituency are crying out for decent, well-paid jobs, especially in the defence sector, so will the Secretary of State agree to meet me to discuss the Typhoon…08 Sept 2025HANSARDSir David Amess Summer AdjournmentIt is a privilege to speak in this debate in memory of Sir David Amess. My home town of Blackpool is full of character and resilience. Its people are proud, its communities are…22 Jul 2025HANSARDMusic Streaming: Label-led Principlesindicated assent .22 Jul 2025HANSARDMusic Streaming: Label-led PrinciplesToday’s news is great, especially for the artists and musicians in my constituency who regularly play at the Bootleg, a fantastic venue that we must ensure stays open for future…22 Jul 2025HANSARD Orgreave InquiryIt was alleged that Amber Rudd refused to hold an Orgreave inquiry because it would slur the memory of Thatcher. Can the Minister confirm that this inquiry will have a statutory…22 Jul 2025HANSARDAsylum Hotels: Migrant Criminal ActivityThere have been numerous reports over the weekend about an alleged incident at the Metropole hotel, the asylum hotel in my constituency. The Minister will know that I have raised…21 Jul 2025HANSARD Victory over Japan: 80th AnniversaryWhile we celebrate VJ Day on 15 August, as we should, does the Minister agree that we should also encourage schools to mark that anniversary when term resumes, so that young…21 Jul 2025HANSARDSEND Provision: Funding8. What steps her Department is taking to ensure adequate funding for SEND provision.21 Jul 2025HANSARDSEND Provision: FundingThe last Government left behind a SEND system that was failing children and families. Parents were made to fight for support, with education, health and care plans denied or…21 Jul 2025HANSARD Infected Blood Inquiry: Additional ReportI thank my right hon. Friend for his statement. Following the inquiry’s report, will the Government now speed up the current timelines of 2027 and 2029 for the payment of…21 Jul 2025HANSARD West Coast Main LineIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Dr Murrison. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Crewe and Nantwich (Connor Naismith) for securing this debate—although I feel…15 Jul 2025HANSARDUK-France Migration: Co-operationI applaud the Home Secretary for the months of hard work and serious negotiation that have resulted in this deal. We now have the real deterrent that the Conservatives failed for…14 Jul 2025