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HANSARD Business of the HouseLightwood in my constituency is earmarked in the emerging local plan for a whopping 3,000 new homes. Not only would a development of that size be simply too much for the area, but…16 Jul 2026HANSARD Local Government ReorganisationMy constituency straddles both the proposed Staffordshire unitaries quite substantially. I welcome the creation of a North Staffordshire unitary—an area that has a long-held…16 Jul 2026HANSARD Human Rights in Kashmirrose —07 Jul 2026HANSARD Human Rights in KashmirMy hon. Friend is correct. I recently met constituents in my office who are deeply concerned about the internet blackout. They are unable to find out if their families are okay…07 Jul 2026HANSARD Human Rights in KashmirSome of my constituents have been labelled terrorists because they have spoken out and are now unable to travel to visit their families, even if the blockade should end. Does my…07 Jul 2026HANSARD Ceramics IndustryIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Dr Murrison. I thank all the people who signed this petition and commend the hard work done by my hon. Friend the Member for Amber…06 Jul 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseOn Sunday, I was delighted to attend a teatime event with the Fulford community choir. It was an uplifting and joyous event, and I congratulate Gail Sullivan, Wendy Godfrey, Dan…02 Jul 2026HANSARDHigh Street Regeneration and Unlawful StorefrontsI completely agree with the hon. Gentleman’s vision. In my town centre of Longton, we are making massive improvements to the public realm. We have heritage colours and an awful…30 Jun 2026HANSARDHigh Street Regeneration and Unlawful StorefrontsIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms Vaz. I thank the hon. Member for Bromsgrove (Bradley Thomas) for securing this debate. In my constituency, high streets such as…30 Jun 2026HANSARDHigh Street Regeneration and Unlawful StorefrontsAbsent landlords are a blight. In Longton town centre at the top of The Strand, there is a building without a roof following a fire, with several shops functioning underneath.…30 Jun 2026HANSARD Middle East: Economic ResponseThe Potteries welcome this statement. I have been working with local companies, the TUC, GMB and research organisations to develop proposals to support the ceramics industry to…21 May 2026HANSARDViolence against Women and Girls4. How he plans to work with the Prime Minister’s adviser on women and girls to help tackle violence against women and girls through the criminal justice system.19 May 2026HANSARDViolence against Women and GirlsI welcome the announcement of a record £100 million expansion of GPS tagging for domestic abusers following a pilot by the Greater London Authority that saw reoffending fall by up…19 May 2026HANSARDBacking Business to Create Economic GrowthI am excited by this Government’s vision and commitment to renationalisation. We have started renationalising rail with Great British Railways, thus ending the subsidising of…18 May 2026HANSARD UK Biobank DataFrom my previous work with the AI and Digital Regulations Service, and as a scientist, I know that UK Biobank is an excellent resource, which furthers scientific research for the…23 Apr 2026HANSARD Peter Mandelson: Government AppointmentI will reiterate the point that my hon. Friend the Member for Halesowen (Alex Ballinger) made: I wish I had never heard the name Peter Mandelson. He should not have been…21 Apr 2026HANSARD Peter Mandelson: Government AppointmentI promise I will come to the hon. Member in a minute. I am in the flow. People are tired after 14 years of the previous Government chopping and changing Prime Ministers and…21 Apr 2026HANSARD Peter Mandelson: Government AppointmentPolls can generate different answers depending on how the questions are formed. In other polls the Prime Minister is still a lot more popular than certain other Members present in…21 Apr 2026HANSARD Peter Mandelson: Government AppointmentI apologise, because I struggle with my hearing. I did not pick up everything that the hon. Lady said, but I will come to the vetting and security policy in a second. I hope that…21 Apr 2026HANSARD Peter Mandelson: Government AppointmentI am conscious of the time. We have a seven-minute guideline, so I will carry on. It is clear that Foreign Office officials granted developed vetting security clearance to…21 Apr 2026