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HANSARDCommunity Engagement Principles and Extremism DefinitionWe will all be sadly familiar with the shocking and racist remarks made by the Conservative party donor Frank Hester last year. I do not intend to repeat them in this House, so…21 Jan 2025HANSARD Crewe Railway StationMy hon. Friend will not be surprised to hear that I completely agree that connecting phase 1 of HS2 up to Crewe is crucial, if we are to see the real economic benefits of that…20 Jan 2025HANSARD Crewe Railway StationI agree. I described the station as the front door to Crewe, but it is also the shop window for investment due to the rail heritage in the town. It is important that we use the…20 Jan 2025HANSARD Crewe Railway StationMy hon. Friend is quite correct, and do not let anybody tell hon. Members that I secured the debate on narrow constituency interests. The fact that Crewe is such a central hub for…20 Jan 2025HANSARD Crewe Railway StationMy hon. Friend makes a really important point. That is why it is crucial that those of us who are impacted by HS2 and the discussion around improved future rail infrastructure…20 Jan 2025HANSARD Crewe Railway StationI thank my hon. Friend for that intervention. He is absolutely right to point out some of the negative impacts of the HS2 project on his constituents and, indeed, some of my…20 Jan 2025HANSARD Crewe Railway StationI thank the hon. Member for that intervention and for bringing the opportunity to work on a cross-party basis across Cheshire and the wider area to secure key benefits for our…20 Jan 2025HANSARD Crewe Railway StationIt would not be an Adjournment debate in this place without an intervention from the hon. Gentleman, and he is correct. I will go on to say a little more about the importance of…20 Jan 2025HANSARD Crewe Railway StationIt is fair to say that the opportunities that opening the station of Middlewich would present to the country and to Cheshire are exciting. Crewe station is a genuine strategic…20 Jan 2025HANSARD Crewe Railway StationI completely agree with my hon. Friend, who makes a strong case for his constituents in Middlewich.20 Jan 2025HANSARD Crewe Railway StationI am grateful for the opportunity to address this House on an issue that I am no stranger to. I want to speak today to recognise the importance of Crewe railway station not just…20 Jan 2025HANSARDHigh Street Rental AuctionsCrewe town centre, in my constituency, is in desperate need of “new year, new me”. For too long, we simply have not had the tools at a local level to tackle the irresponsible,…20 Jan 2025HANSARDHigh Street Rental Auctions7. What steps she is taking to support local authorities on using high street rental auctions to help regenerate town centres.20 Jan 2025HANSARD Crewe Railway StationTwo at the same time. I will take my hon. Friend first.20 Jan 2025HANSARDLow-paid Work15. What steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help reduce the number of people in low-paid work.16 Dec 2024HANSARDLow-paid WorkAverage wages in my constituency of Crewe and Nantwich—a place with a proud industrial heritage—lag behind the regional and national averages at just £686 a week before tax. Will…16 Dec 2024HANSARDPlanning Committees: ReformCrewe FC, a fantastic community football club in my constituency, has plans for over £1 million of investment in grassroots football facilities, but that is at risk because of…09 Dec 2024HANSARDBusiness Rates: High Street RetailersAhead of Small Business Saturday, I congratulate St Martha Greek taverna in Nantwich on being the first winner of my Crewe and Nantwich small business of the month competition.…03 Dec 2024HANSARDBusiness Rates: High Street Retailers17. What steps she is taking to introduce permanent reductions to business rates for high street retailers.03 Dec 2024HANSARD Finance BillI am sorry, but I have given way several times already. I welcome the Government going even further in the Bill to level the playing field and ensure that those with the broadest…27 Nov 2024