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HANSARDOnline Harm: Child ProtectionDoes my right hon. Friend share my disappointment that, in this debate on protecting children from some of the most obscene abuse, not one Reform Member is present?24 Feb 2026HANSARDOnline Harm: Child ProtectionI am grateful to the Liberal Democrats for bringing forward this debate on protecting children from online harms, although I remain uncertain as to the measures they are…24 Feb 2026HANSARDOnline Harm: Child ProtectionFurther to that point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. How can I assess what is orderly for my contribution to the debate given that the substance of the motion is about process?…24 Feb 2026HANSARDGreen Energy Sector: North-east England8. What steps he is taking to support the green energy sector in the north-east.10 Feb 2026HANSARDGreen Energy Sector: North-east EnglandI thank the Minister for that response. For 100 years and more, skilled workers in the north-east have relied on high-paid energy jobs, be they in coal, gas or oil in mines,…10 Feb 2026HANSARDTeenagers’ Use of Social MediaOne year ago, Meta, TikTok, X, and Google all confirmed to my Committee that they hold themselves accountable to the British people through Parliament, and before Easter we will…04 Feb 2026HANSARD Women’s State Pension Age Communication: PHSO ReportThe Secretary of State knows just how disappointing many will find this statement, particularly the WASPI women who feel so strongly the injustice that they have suffered. I…29 Jan 2026HANSARDCommonhold and Leasehold ReformI congratulate my hon. Friend on freeing so many of my constituents from the historical and, indeed, feudal injustice of the leasehold system. I urge him to ignore the clarion…27 Jan 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsT2. The three-year local government funding settlement is a welcome return to long-term planning. Newcastle city council faces a 34% rise in adult social care costs, compared with…27 Jan 2026HANSARDWater White PaperI see that Tory MPs are too scared to turn up to hear how we are cleaning up their mess. As a Newcastle MP, as an engineer and as a cold water swimmer—the North sea is very cold—I…21 Jan 2026HANSARDMobile Phones and Social Media: Use by ChildrenI welcome the consultation. We know that technology has changed childhood, we believe that it has changed child socialisation and we think that it may have changed brain…20 Jan 2026HANSARD Arctic SecurityKnocking on doors in Denton, Westerhope, Arthur’s Hill and Wingrove, I found that, for the first time in my 15 years as an MP, the No. 1 issue was global insecurity. President…19 Jan 2026HANSARD Iran: ProtestsThe brutal regime in Iran has destroyed so many lives, and as a woman and a feminist I want to pay particular tribute to the brave women of Iran fighting for their freedom against…19 Jan 2026HANSARD Science and Discovery CentresI congratulate my hon. Friend on securing this really important debate, and on his excellent and inspirational speech. The Centre for Life in Newcastle celebrated its 25th…14 Jan 2026HANSARD Science and Discovery CentresI thank my hon. Friend for the passionate points that he is making. I want to support him by pointing out that the answer to a parliamentary question of mine in October stated…14 Jan 2026HANSARDSocial Media: Non-consensual Sexual DeepfakesUnlike her shadow, the Secretary of State was rightly passionate when calling out these sexually abusive images. The libertarian tech bro lobby has to accept that consent counts…12 Jan 2026HANSARD Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) BillI thank the Minister for the excellent points he is making on the importance of cyber-security and the cyber-security action plan. Can he say a little bit about how the success of…06 Jan 2026HANSARD Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) BillHappy new year to you, Madam Deputy Speaker, to all hon. Members and to the staff. It is appropriate that we begin 2026 by talking about an issue in the House that is of grave…06 Jan 2026HANSARDSupply Chain ResilienceThis afternoon, UKRI will publish its detailed funding allocations for programmes such as ReImagining Supply Chains. Does the Minister agree with the Office for Budget…17 Dec 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseWhen I am out across the constituency, whether it is in Elswick, Denton, Westerhope, Wingrove, Arthur’s Hill or Monument, too often the issue that people raise with me is litter.…11 Dec 2025