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HANSARDRough SleepingI repeat my declaration of interest: I have been chief executive of a homelessness charity for the past eight years. Does the hon. Gentleman not agree that, although homelessness…23 Oct 2024HANSARDBudget Sustainability PlanI commend all those who worked to re-establish devolved government earlier this year at Stormont. It is now vital that the Northern Ireland Executive ensure that they have…23 Oct 2024HANSARD Estate Adoption: North-east EnglandThis is such an important debate. Likewise, in Amble in my constituency of North Northumberland, constituents have contacted me about a private developer that has left their…15 Oct 2024HANSARD Renters’ Rights BillI would like to begin by warmly welcoming this Bill and declaring that until July I was chief executive of a homelessness charity. It is well known that section 21 evictions are…09 Oct 2024HANSARD Winter Fuel PaymentI thank my hon. Friend for giving way and for securing the debate, and I am sure she will agree with me on two points. The first is that it was the last Conservative Government,…10 Sept 2024HANSARD Sheep FarmingIt is a great pleasure to make a contribution. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Hexham (Joe Morris) for securing the debate and for his knowledgeable, thoughtful and…04 Sept 2024HANSARD Passenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) BillThank you, Madam Chair. It is a real honour and privilege to be able to make my maiden speech today, as the House debates the role of our railways. Before I continue, I must give…03 Sept 2024HANSARD Banking Services: Rural NorthumberlandI thank my hon. Friend for securing the debate on an issue that is important in both his constituency and mine. I draw attention to the correlated issue of post offices. In Wooler…02 Sept 2024