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HANSARD Business of the HouseRecently, I attended an incredibly informative special educational needs and disability roundtable organised by PEGiS—the Parent Engagement Group in Stoke-on-Trent. As we know in…21 May 2026HANSARD Middle East: Economic ResponseWhat a day to be a Stokie! As the Chancellor knows, my mum proudly worked in the pot banks of Tunstall and Burslem, and 10 weeks ago I asked the Prime Minister in this place what…21 May 2026HANSARDViolence against Women and Girls10. What steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help tackle violence against women and girls.29 Apr 2026HANSARDViolence against Women and GirlsThere have been a number of deeply disturbing cases of women being targeted and attacked on the basis of their perceived religion, including two horrific cases in the midlands.…29 Apr 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI recently walked around Ball Green with Sharon Rospendowski, a local champion who helps to keep the fabric of her community together. Residents in Ball Green and places like…23 Apr 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseOn the doorsteps of Mow Cop, Harriseahead and Newchapel, residents tell me time and again that they are fed up with Reform-led Staffordshire county council ignoring their very…16 Apr 2026HANSARD British Industrial Competitiveness SchemeI am a proud Stoke-on-Trent MP, and the clue is in the name “the Potteries”—we make pots, we always have done. It is my family’s and our community’s source of pride. Sadly,…16 Apr 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseIn Stoke-on-Trent, we have had to declare a heritage emergency, which really pains me. Across our towns, we have the most beautiful historic buildings, but they are sitting empty…19 Mar 2026HANSARDBanking Services: AccessibilityIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Western. I am grateful to the hon. Member for St Ives (Andrew George) for securing this timely debate. The debate is…19 Mar 2026HANSARDBanking Services: AccessibilityWill the hon. Member give way?19 Mar 2026HANSARDBanking Services: AccessibilityMy point is about the focus on vulnerable customers: it is not only about vulnerable customers; it is about older people. My mum and dad would not be described as vulnerable. I…19 Mar 2026HANSARDEngagementsQ3. As the Prime Minister knows, my mum proudly worked in the pot banks of Burslem and Tunstall, and she is watching at home right now. Tomorrow is International Day of Ceramics…11 Mar 2026HANSARDRough Sleeping: Families with ChildrenIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Dr Murrison. I am so grateful to my hon. Friend the Member for Liverpool Wavertree (Paula Barker) for securing this really…11 Mar 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsT5. I support the Government’s plans to build 1.5 million homes, and families and first-time buyers in Stoke-on-Trent and Kidsgrove really need them. Residents from Packmoor, Ball…23 Feb 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseFamilies in Kidsgrove are understandably annoyed that the playground at Clough Hall park has only recently reopened, having been cordoned off since last May. I raised the matter…05 Feb 2026HANSARDRoad SafetyI am grateful for the opportunity to speak in this Backbench Business debate on road safety. I welcome the Labour Government’s new road safety strategy. In my remarks, I will…05 Feb 2026HANSARDRoad SafetyI know that my hon. Friend has been campaigning hard on this matter—we have discussed that case. I absolutely encourage Staffordshire county council to take action. The…05 Feb 2026HANSARDLocal Bus Services13. What steps she is taking to help improve local bus services.08 Jan 2026HANSARDLocal Bus ServicesHappy new year, Mr Speaker. In Stoke- on-Trent, the Labour-led council has already delivered lower fares and new and improved routes, such as the 9A, which links the communities…08 Jan 2026HANSARD Business of the HousePeople living in Goldenhill and Sandyford have an absolutely brilliant residents association led by the remarkable Tom Simpson. I recently visited a Tesco Express store alongside…08 Jan 2026