Contributions
168 recent contributions in Hansard
HANSARD Network Rail Timetable Changes: Rural CommunitiesI thank the Minister for his answers thus far. I may be slightly gazumping him—he may be coming to this—but one key thing that has not come out in the debate so far is investment.…09 Dec 2025HANSARD Network Rail Timetable Changes: Rural CommunitiesI have a simple question for the hon. Gentleman, on this auspicious day of the Second Reading of the Railways Bill: would he characterise the fracturing of rail services in this…09 Dec 2025HANSARDBudget ResolutionsI am grateful to be speaking in support of a Government who have delivered a Labour Budget that has ended the child benefit cap. That benefits 1,150 children in my constituency.…27 Nov 2025HANSARD HMP Downview: Female PrisonersThe Minister may or may not be aware that prior to coming to this place, I ran a homelessness and support charity for the general population, including young women. It was always…24 Nov 2025HANSARD Northern Ireland Troubles BillJust over 20 years ago, in my red Vauxhall Corsa, I rounded the bend at the bottom of the Woodstock Road in Belfast and drove straight into a pregnant pause in the middle of a…18 Nov 2025HANSARDAsylum PolicyI thank the Home Secretary for her statement, and particularly for the commitment to new, safe, legal routes. There has been a lot of talk of morality, and there absolutely should…17 Nov 2025HANSARD Cross-border HealthcareIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Dowd. I congratulate the hon. Member for Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe (David Chadwick) on securing this important debate—one…04 Nov 2025HANSARDAgricultural and Business Property Relief: Impact on FarmersI am proud to support a Government who believe in progressive taxation, as I am sure the Minister does—that those with the broadest shoulders should bear the greatest burden.…04 Nov 2025HANSARDAgricultural and Business Property Relief: Impact on Farmers1. What assessment she has made of the potential implications for her policies of the report by CenTax entitled, “The Impact of Changes to Inheritance Tax on Farm Estates”…04 Nov 2025HANSARD“Soldier F” Trial VerdictSome quarter of a million people served in Operation Banner, and the vast majority did so with great distinction and huge bravery, leading to the peace that we see in Northern…03 Nov 2025HANSARDSudanAs we have heard, about a quarter of a million civilians, including 130,000 children, are trapped in the city of El Fasher, following a brutal siege that has lasted 18 months.…28 Oct 2025HANSARDChildren with SEND: Assessments and SupportThree hundred of my constituents signed the petition. SEND is a major issue in North Northumberland and, over the summer, 130 families completed a consultation that I carried out…15 Sept 2025HANSARD Palestine Action: Proscription and ProtestsI abhor the methods of Palestine Action, and indeed any violence in the course of protest, but I understand that four groups have been de-proscribed in the last 20 years. I am…08 Sept 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsI am grateful for the leadership that the Foreign Secretary and the Minister for the Middle East showed over the summer in their visit to Syria and in engaging with the Syrian…02 Sept 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI am sure the Leader of the House will agree that grassroots community football clubs, such as North Sunderland and Berwick Rangers in my constituency, play a vital role in the…17 Jul 2025HANSARDFreedom of Religion or Belief: UK Foreign PolicyI beg to move, That this House has considered the role of freedom of religion or belief in UK foreign policy. It is an absolute pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mrs Harris.…17 Jul 2025HANSARDFreedom of Religion or Belief: UK Foreign PolicyIn my six months in this role as envoy, a repeated refrain has been that we must not forget the Uyghur Muslims of Xinjiang. I was very pleased to take part in an all-party…17 Jul 2025HANSARDFreedom of Religion or Belief: UK Foreign PolicyI thank the right hon. Member for that point, for his work as Foreign Secretary to bring about the role that I now inhabit, and for his focus on freedom of religion or belief. I…17 Jul 2025HANSARDFreedom of Religion or Belief: UK Foreign PolicyThank you, Mrs Harris—I am mindful of the time. I thank all Members for the spirit of the debate. I mentioned earlier that this is a cross-party issue, and that was evident here…17 Jul 2025HANSARDNorthern Ireland Veterans: ProsecutionWill the right hon. Member give way?14 Jul 2025