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HANSARDEngagementsQ8. Happy birthday, Mr Speaker.Last summer, my constituent Ryan Long went to Ibiza on his first lads’ holiday. On his first night, he made what turned out to be a fatal decision…10 Jun 2026HANSARD Pride MonthMay I start by saying what an honour it is to speak in this debate and in other similar diversity, equality and inclusion debates? I love the fact that across this House, so many…04 Jun 2026HANSARD Pride MonthWell, I was born in the ’70s! But I stopped getting angry. I thought, “Let’s turn this into something positive.” I brought together a group of people, and we formed Basildon Mini…04 Jun 2026HANSARD Pride MonthI thank my hon. Friend for his support and for working alongside me to get this matter resolved.04 Jun 2026HANSARD Pride MonthThat is a real shame. I say to the Leader of the Opposition and anybody else who is concerned about this: do not be concerned, fly the flag and be proud of everybody in the…04 Jun 2026HANSARD Point of OrderOn a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. On 29 April, my hon. Friend the Member for Portsmouth North (Amanda Martin) and the hon. Member for Lewes (James MacCleary) raised a…14 May 2026HANSARDNational SecurityI thank my hon. Friend for his statement, and for the work that the Government are doing to protect the Jewish community. My thoughts are with all those who have been victims of…14 May 2026HANSARDDebate on the AddressIt is a great pleasure to speak in this debate on the King’s Speech, which set out the Labour Government’s programme for this Session, and I warmly welcome its measures. I thank…13 May 2026HANSARDEngagementsQ11. While our NHS across England has seen noticeable improvements thanks to the work of this Labour Government, Southend hospital and the wider Mid and South Essex NHS Trust has…29 Apr 2026HANSARDMiddle East: Economic UpdateAs my right hon. Friend mentioned, in 2022 Liz Truss launched a household energy support package that provided blanket support to every household, including the most well off. It…21 Apr 2026HANSARD SS Richard Montgomery: MastsI thank my hon. Friend for bringing this debate forward. The SS Richard Montgomery is equally as visible from Southend, and my residents in Southend and Leigh on the other side of…21 Apr 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseUnder the former Conservative leader of Southend city council, who is now the leader of the Reform group, £4 million was budgeted for road and pothole resurfacing works, even…16 Apr 2026HANSARDEngagementsIn my constituency, we have a cohesive and diverse community, with a significant Jewish population, a thriving Muslim community and many others from various different backgrounds…25 Mar 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseSouthend recently held its second City Day to celebrate and recognise us officially becoming a city following the tragic murder of Sir David Amess. This year the celebration…19 Mar 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsLast month, I joined several Members from across the House in Ukraine for the fourth anniversary of Putin’s illegal invasion. The mood was very different from the previous year,…16 Mar 2026HANSARDRoyal Mail: Universal Service ObligationSouthend sorting office was part of the original pilot for these changes to the USO. It failed, and nine months later it is clear that it is still failing, so today I have…11 Mar 2026HANSARDDraft Higher Education (Fee Limits and Fee Limit Condition) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2026I find it quite astounding that the hon. Lady is making this statement, given that her party’s coalition Government with the Liberal Democrats almost tripled—tripled—tuition fees…10 Mar 2026HANSARDSpring ForecastThe Liz Truss Budget in September 2022 affected many homeowners, with mortgage rates shooting up and the average two-year fixed rate exceeding 6%. When I was working in the…03 Mar 2026HANSARDMiddle EastI thank the Prime Minister for his measured response so far. I have spoken to former constituents and friends who are British expats in the UAE. While they feel confident that the…02 Mar 2026HANSARDUkraine: Non-recognition of Russian-occupied TerritoriesIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Sir Jeremy. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Leeds Central and Headingley (Alex Sobel) for securing the debate but, most…29 Jan 2026