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HANSARDSpring 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 2026HANSARD Armed Forces BillLike many Members across the House, I am on the armed forces parliamentary scheme, and I get to meet some incredible people through training, including people who are serving.…26 Jan 2026HANSARDSale of FireworksIn my constituency, over 300 people have contacted me about this issue—100 just this year. I have also been aware of my own dog’s trauma over fireworks. However, there is another…19 Jan 2026HANSARD Higher Education: Government SupportI thank my hon. Friend the Member for Southend East and Rochford (Mr Alaba) for securing the debate. He knows that we both care passionately about this matter, especially given…12 Jan 2026HANSARD Higher Education: Government SupportI agree with my hon. Friend’s analysis. We have been left in this situation by the last Government, and this Government have the job of getting our universities back on to a good…12 Jan 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsT1. If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.05 Jan 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsIn my constituency I have launched the We Love Westcliff campaign, which, as well as promoting greater civic pride, aims to drive down antisocial behaviour such as fly-tipping and…05 Jan 2026HANSARD Transgender People: Provision of HealthcareI congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for North Warwickshire and Bedworth (Rachel Taylor) on introducing the debate. I will be brief. A trans woman from my constituency told…16 Dec 2025HANSARD Conduct of the Chancellor of the ExchequerWill the right hon. Member give way?10 Dec 2025HANSARD Conduct of the Chancellor of the ExchequerThe shadow Chancellor wants to talk about fiction, so let us talk about the Liz Truss Budget. Before we do, though, imagine if the Chancellor had turned up to deliver her Budget…10 Dec 2025HANSARD Railways BillMy hon. Friend is giving a very interesting speech. In my constituency, Chalkwell station has been waiting an age for further Access for All works to take place, and they are now…09 Dec 2025HANSARDWar in UkraineWill the hon. Gentleman give way?04 Dec 2025HANSARDWar in UkraineThe hon. Gentleman is giving a great speech, and I agree with his points. With spy ships through the channel and submarines off the coast of Scotland, does he agree that it is…04 Dec 2025HANSARDInternational Men’s DayI agree with everything that my hon. Friend just said. Domestic abuse is abhorrent, and although it does mainly affect women, we cannot deny that it also affects men. We need to…20 Nov 2025HANSARD Ukraine: Forcible Removal of ChildrenThe stealing of Ukrainian children by Putin is scandalous and equally devastating for the Ukrainian families impacted. Putin shows no desire to agree a ceasefire in Ukraine, with…20 Nov 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseAt this time of year, the fireworks debate always rages. As a dog owner, I share my constituents’ view that we need legislation to make fireworks safer and more controlled, not…20 Nov 2025HANSARDInternational Men’s DayMadam Deputy Speaker, you may or may not have noticed the unusual growth appearing between my nose and top lip. Yes, it is Movember, and for the first time I have had the…20 Nov 2025HANSARDFinancial InclusionI thank my hon. Friend for securing this important debate. In my constituency of Southend West and Leigh, nearly 30% of people who are financially vulnerable are in the “squeezed…22 Oct 2025