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HANSARDEmployer National Insurance ContributionsNon-profit businesses and charities have been hit really hard by the jobs tax. Last week, my local meals on wheels service told me that businesses like theirs around the country…01 Jul 2025HANSARDEngagementsIt is disappointing that the Deputy Prime Minister could not give that cast-iron guarantee, but if the Government pursue the Bill next week, we will pursue this matter on behalf…25 Jun 2025HANSARD Access to Banking Hubs: HertfordshireDerek French is a constituent in my neighbouring constituency of Harpenden and Berkhamsted —I just want to put that on the record. Harpenden very proudly defends its independence…25 Jun 2025HANSARD Access to Banking Hubs: HertfordshireIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Sir Desmond. I congratulate the hon. Member for South West Hertfordshire (Mr Mohindra) on securing his first debate, and securing…25 Jun 2025HANSARDEngagementsI associate myself and my party with the remarks of the Deputy Prime Minister in calling for de-escalation in the middle east, the release of hostages and urgent aid to get into…25 Jun 2025HANSARDDraft Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Regulated Activities etc.) (Amendment) Order 2025We Liberal Democrats warmly welcome this statutory instrument, which will introduce long-overdue consumer protections. We particularly welcome the fact that buy now, pay later…25 Jun 2025HANSARD VAT Registration Threshold: SMEsIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Vickers. I congratulate the hon. Member for Mid Leicestershire (Mr Bedford) on securing this important debate. It is a pleasure…24 Jun 2025HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillWill my hon. Friend give way?20 Jun 2025HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillWill my hon. Friend give way?20 Jun 2025HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillOn that point, will the hon. Gentleman give way?20 Jun 2025HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillEvery medical college has retained a neutral position. By my count— [ Interruption. ] I will go on. By my count, two or three medical colleges have said expressly that they…20 Jun 2025HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillWill the right hon. Gentleman give way on that point?20 Jun 2025HANSARDEngagementsOn behalf of my party, may I associate myself with the Deputy Prime Minister’s remarks about the Air India crash? In a week that we remember the murder of Jo Cox and David Amess,…18 Jun 2025HANSARDEngagementsI am grateful to the Deputy Prime Minister. We support those efforts. Today, the Government are set to unveil their plans to cut personal independence payments and carer’s…18 Jun 2025HANSARDSpending Review 2025It has been almost a year since Labour swept to power with the promise of change, but we are still not seeing the scale of ambition needed to turn the country around. We welcome…11 Jun 2025HANSARDSpending Review 2025indicated dissent .11 Jun 2025HANSARDMother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme: Capital DisregardI congratulate the hon. Member not only on securing this debate, but on leading the charge on this issue in the House and commanding such enormous and widespread cross-party…10 Jun 2025HANSARDMother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme: Capital DisregardThis is an absolute travesty; we have heard of this situation time and time again, with many different examples. I personally pay tribute to Philomena—my constituent—and to her…10 Jun 2025HANSARDMother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme: Capital DisregardAn honour.10 Jun 2025HANSARDMother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme: Capital DisregardIt is not unusual in this House for Ministers to say that things are actively under consideration. In a previous Parliament, I have been in this room when Ministers have said that…10 Jun 2025