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HANSARDAccess to NHS DentistryAnyone who has had severe toothache knows the unbearable agony. In those moments, it feels like there is nothing worse. But imagine watching your four-year-old child suffer that…22 May 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe recent report by the independent commission on neighbourhoods shows that 98% of Blackpool’s population is living in high-need neighbourhoods. With 34 mission-critical…20 May 2025HANSARD Mental Health Bill [Lords]I have spoken many times in this House about mental health because I see the impact of poor mental health every day in Blackpool—in our communities, our families and, tragically,…19 May 2025HANSARD Mental Health Bill [Lords]I completely agree. A family member of mine was recently suffering from a mental health crisis but could not be placed in Blackpool and had to go hundreds of miles away. That is…19 May 2025HANSARDEmergency Dentistry: AccessIt is a year today since I was sworn into this House, and every single week, someone has raised with me the issue of getting access to an NHS dentist in Blackpool. Nowhere is…06 May 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [Lords]When Christine Seddon sat down with me and the Secretary of State in Blackpool last year, she spoke with the quiet, fierce pride of someone who had fought for her club and won.…28 Apr 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsI have recently been informed that teaching assistants employed through agencies in Blackpool are being paid under the national living wage and sent into schools with positive…28 Apr 2025HANSARDAsylum Hotels and Illegal Channel CrossingsBack in 2021, the Conservatives, when in government, told the town of Blackpool that they would use the Metropole hotel as an asylum hotel for three months. They lost control of…25 Mar 2025HANSARDDisruption at HeathrowFollowing the incident at Heathrow, will the Secretary of State commit to investing in regional airports, such as Blackpool airport, to diversify our air travel options and…24 Mar 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseThe Blackpool pleasure beach in my constituency was named the best seaside park at the UK theme park awards. World-class attractions such as the pleasure beach brought an…20 Mar 2025HANSARD Coastal CommunitiesI completely agree. I have many happy memories of my hon. Friend’s constituency of Southport. My family would go from Blackpool to the Pontins in Southport, but my dad would…20 Mar 2025HANSARD Coastal CommunitiesFor too long, coastal communities such as Blackpool have been left behind. Despite our stunning coastline, proud heritage and incredibly resilient people, Westminster has…20 Mar 2025HANSARDEnergy Consumer SupportIn Blackpool, we have more than 250 charities that are doing incredible work supporting people with their mental health, in getting back to work, and also with the cost of living,…18 Mar 2025HANSARD Welfare ReformI represent the second most deprived constituency in the United Kingdom, where nearly one in two children are living in poverty, and I worry about the impact that these measures…18 Mar 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseTomorrow night, Natasha Jonas and Lauren Price will make history, headlining the first ever all-women’s championship boxing card at the famous Royal Albert Hall, with Boxxer and…06 Mar 2025HANSARDPubs: Non-domestic RatesThe Armfield Club in my constituency is a fantastic local boozer that is run by, and was created by, Blackpool FC supporters. Venues such as the Armfield are the beating heart of…03 Mar 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsThree weeks ago, I met a nine-year-old boy in Blackpool’s asylum hotel. He cannot walk, has frequent seizures and is non-verbal. Since May last year, his family have been…24 Feb 2025HANSARDRenewable Energy: Workers’ RightsData centres at Blackpool’s proposed high-performance data centre campus Silicon Sands will be powered by renewable energy and cooled by liquid immersion techniques, with the…04 Feb 2025HANSARDRenewable Energy: Workers’ Rights2. What steps he is taking to support workers’ rights in the renewable energy sector.04 Feb 2025HANSARDSupport for Domestic Abuse SurvivorsIt has been revealed that just 4% of rape and sexual offences reported to Lancashire police in the past year resulted in a charge or summons. What steps will the Ministry take to…28 Jan 2025