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HANSARD AfghanistanOur withdrawal from Afghanistan was announced without a peace-day deal in place and with the security situation continuing to deteriorate. Many who fought in, and are still…20 Apr 2021HANSARD Strength of the UK’s Armed ForcesOur withdrawal from the EU, the rise of China and the threat posed by Russia has meant that the strategic context in which our armed forces operate has shifted hugely in the…14 Apr 2021HANSARDHis Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of EdinburghI begin by offering, on behalf of my constituents and myself, deepest sympathies to Her Majesty the Queen and the royal family following their loss. It is easy to forget, but at…12 Apr 2021HANSARD Integrated Review: Defence Command PaperThe Defence Secretary has justified the decision to cut troop numbers because of evolving threats, but there is a hole in that logic. If the threat has changed so much, so…22 Mar 2021HANSARDHealth and Social Care UpdateOne of the gravest threats posed by covid is its potential to create a cancer epidemic. I recently co-ordinated a cross-party letter to the Secretary of State in support of an…18 Mar 2021HANSARDIntegrated ReviewDespite 20 years of bloodshed, the integrated review makes only two glancing references to Afghanistan. Given that 150,000 people, including 457 British servicemen and women, have…16 Mar 2021HANSARD Levelling UpIf the Government’s formula says that the Chancellor’s Richmondshire constituency is in greater need of investment than Barnsley, the Government’s formula is wrong. But it is not…16 Mar 2021HANSARDCommonwealth VeteransWhat recent discussions he has had with the Home Secretary on the immigration status of Commonwealth-born veterans.15 Mar 2021HANSARDCommonwealth VeteransPay up or pack up: that is the shameful choice presented to our Commonwealth servicemen and women. I am aware of the strength of feeling that the Secretary of State has on this…15 Mar 2021HANSARDTopical Questions[R] Here in south Yorkshire, we are providing free community transport to vaccination sites for those who need it. We are doing what we can, but covid has pushed our underfunded…11 Mar 2021HANSARDEngagementsIf the Prime Minister is serious about levelling up the country, does he honestly think that favouring the Chancellor’s Richmondshire constituency over Barnsley for financial…10 Mar 2021HANSARDBudget Resolutions and Economic SituationI want to focus on just one thing: what the Budget says about levelling up. The Government promised transformation, but amid all the announcements and reannouncements, the reality…08 Mar 2021HANSARDRegional Inequality: Local Authority FundingWhat steps he is taking to help ensure that local authority funding is used to tackle regional inequality. [R]22 Feb 2021HANSARDRegional Inequality: Local Authority FundingHere in South Yorkshire, we used European Union and local growth funds to support our economy, attract investment and create good jobs. Now that they have come to an end, can the…22 Feb 2021HANSARDFuture of Health and CareShamefully, the poorer people are, the younger they will die. That link between economic deprivation and health outcomes means that Barnsley is suffering one of the highest covid…11 Feb 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsHere in South Yorkshire, we used the local growth fund to create 2,800 jobs and attract £92 million of investment from world-leading businesses such as Boeing and McLaren. Now…09 Feb 2021HANSARDArmed Forces BillThe story of the selfless actions and incredible bravery of Corporal Sukanaivalu, who was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross, is but one example of the kind of sacrifices…08 Feb 2021HANSARDSupport for University Students: Covid-19Here in South Yorkshire, our two world-leading universities are doing everything they can to support students through the crisis. But writing in The Yorkshire Post today, the…03 Feb 2021HANSARD Covid-19 Response: Defence SupportLike so many, I am extremely proud to see our dedicated servicemen and women supporting the national effort to overcome the public health crisis. The overwhelming majority of…12 Jan 2021HANSARDNational Tree StrategyI beg to move, That this House has considered the National Tree Strategy. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Hollobone, and I declare an interest as a metro…16 Dec 2020