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HANSARD Changing Places ToiletsMy friend Denise Deakin campaigned to get more Changing Places toilets 20 years ago, so it would be remiss of me not to mention her in this debate. Over the weekend, I spoke to…22 Jul 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseIn 1942, 57 men and boys were killed in the Sneyd colliery disaster while serving King and country. Their work helped to power our country and the war effort. I recently spoke at…17 Jul 2025HANSARD Giving Every Child the Best Start in LifeI welcome and echo my hon. Friend’s comments. I have supported citizenship over many years—certainly from when I worked for the YMCA locally. The Conservatives unforgivably turned…16 Jul 2025HANSARD Giving Every Child the Best Start in LifeEvery child, no matter where they are born, deserves the very best start in life. The first 1,000 days of a child’s life are absolutely critical, paving the way for the rest of…16 Jul 2025HANSARD Giving Every Child the Best Start in LifeI could not agree more with my hon. Friend’s comments about furniture poverty. In Stoke-on-Trent, we have Emmaus—it is based in the constituency of my hon. Friend the Member for…16 Jul 2025HANSARD Giving Every Child the Best Start in LifeI give way to my hon. Friend the Member for Newcastle-under-Lyme (Adam Jogee).16 Jul 2025HANSARD Giving Every Child the Best Start in LifeI completely agree with that sentiment. My hon. Friend and I often discuss this issue, so I welcome his comments.16 Jul 2025HANSARD Giving Every Child the Best Start in LifeThe Minister rightly identified that voluntary sector groups are in the mix. Many of those organisations have been rooted within their communities for many years, and they…16 Jul 2025HANSARD Giving Every Child the Best Start in LifeToday is a really proud moment for me, because 20 years ago I worked for our brilliant Sure Start centres in Stoke-on-Trent. I saw at first hand the way they completely…07 Jul 2025HANSARDLocal Bus Services2. What steps she is taking to help improve local bus services.26 Jun 2025HANSARDLocal Bus ServicesIt is no surprise that Stoke-on-Trent’s bus service improvement plan is among the best in the country. Thanks to funding from this Labour Government, dozens of new services have…26 Jun 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseOn my recent visit to Greenways primary academy in Stockton Brook, pupils were busy decorating plates kindly donated by the brilliant Steelite, showing off the artistic flair for…26 Jun 2025HANSARD UK Modern Industrial StrategyI welcome this incredibly positive industrial strategy that will help us to harness Britain’s potential. The strategy rightly recognises that Stoke-on-Trent has been at the heart…23 Jun 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsCompensation has been given to Severn Trent customers in Norton and Packmoor who had suffered discoloured water supplies, and to another resident who had sewage flooding their…19 Jun 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseAs the Leader of the House knows, I have consistently raised in this place the support that our ceramics industry needs. This week, however, I come bearing good news from…19 Jun 2025HANSARD Post-industrial TownsOn the point of skills, there is a risk with non-mayoral areas that we do not get the same level of investment as goes into city mayoral areas. Does my hon. Friend agree that it…18 Jun 2025HANSARD Post-industrial Townsrose—18 Jun 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseIn Burslem, a memorial to our Royal Doulton fallen was very sadly lost. I am proud to have joined a campaign led so brilliantly by Mike Lightfoot, ably supported by the former MP…12 Jun 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsHappy birthday, Mr Speaker. At the former Chatterley Whitfield colliery in my constituency of Stoke-on-Trent North and Kidsgrove, the council has launched an ambitious plan to go…10 Jun 2025HANSARDProduct Regulation and Metrology Bill [Lords]I thank my hon. Friend and neighbour for giving way. She is eloquently outlining the real skills and talents of our people who make world-class ceramics. I echo her support for…04 Jun 2025