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HANSARDEngagementsThe Environment Agency predicts that 8 million homes—one in four in England—could be at risk of flooding by 2050. Despite this, the Conservative party presided over a tripling of…04 Jun 2025HANSARD Serious Fraud OfficeI am sorry to hear about what has happened to my hon. Friend’s constituents. She is of course right that these kinds of crimes must be investigated—we must see consistent and…03 Jun 2025HANSARD Serious Fraud OfficeI beg to move, That this House has considered the Serious Fraud Office and tackling fraud and economic crime. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir John. Economic…03 Jun 2025HANSARD Serious Fraud OfficeI thank you, Sir John, for chairing this debate and all hon. Members who have taken part in it for their thoughtful and stimulating contributions. Given the time constraints, I…03 Jun 2025HANSARDBusiness and the EconomyThe hon. Member is right that businesses need certainty. Does he agree that the thing that most undermined the certainty of businesses was the chaos that the Conservative party…21 May 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsI congratulate the Chancellor of the Exchequer on securing the Mansion House accord, which will channel billions into the economy and make a real difference to my constituents.…20 May 2025HANSARDNational Security Act 2023: ChargesI welcome the measures that my right hon. Friend has announced today. I join her in paying tribute to the security services and thank them for keeping us safe. The actions of the…19 May 2025HANSARD Mansion House AccordI congratulate my hon. Friend and Treasury colleagues on helping to deliver such an important agreement. The accord will unlock up to £25 billion of additional capital. It is a…13 May 2025HANSARDUK-EU SummitThe hon. Member is talking about fishing rights. Under his Government, the UK catch suddenly dropped by 80%. Will he now apologise for the damage that he and his party did to the…13 May 2025HANSARDPersonal Independence Payment: Disabled PeopleA strong social security system is not just the cornerstone of a welfare state, but a hallmark of a decent society. However, it is exactly because the system is so essential that…07 May 2025HANSARD Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) BillI have limited time, so I will make progress. The powers the Bill provides are proportionate, measured and ringed with safeguards. It is a mark of this that, as we heard from the…29 Apr 2025HANSARD Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) BillI rise to speak against amendments 2, 4, 5, 6, 8 and 9, and new clauses 12 and 15. Fraud in the benefit system affects us all. It costs us as a country almost £1 million an hour.…29 Apr 2025HANSARD Irish Republican Alleged IncitementIt is good to hear that the House is united in its condemnation of the appalling comments by this band, inciting hatred and supporting terrorism, and our thoughts and prayers…29 Apr 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseLeaseholders in Hendon and across the UK are being ripped off by managing agents charging excessive fees while delivering poor service. That is why I, along with colleagues on the…24 Apr 2025HANSARD Bank Resolution (Recapitalisation) Bill [Lords]I rise to speak in opposition to amendments 1, 3 and 4. Under the previous Government, the country was subjected to years of economic chaos. This Government have made restoring…24 Apr 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseFourteen years of neglect from the Conservative party left high streets, such as the one in Edgware, in a shocking state. One common complaint that my constituents have is that…03 Apr 2025HANSARD UK-US Trade and TariffsThank you, Madam Deputy Speaker—a joy as ever. I thank my right hon. Friend and the Prime Minister for their tireless efforts, which have secured the best, most powerful position…03 Apr 2025HANSARD Royal British LegionIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Jeremy. It is our sacred duty to make sure that we never forget the brave men and women who served and gave their lives for…01 Apr 2025HANSARD Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Bill [Lords]I rise to speak against new clauses 1 and 4 and amendment 6. The simple truth is that we cannot have any more dither and delay. Our starting point in this debate must be the fact…31 Mar 2025HANSARD PIP Changes: Impact on Carer’s AllowanceDoes my right hon. Friend agree that in order to safeguard the future of the welfare system, we must ensure that it is sustainable?27 Mar 2025