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HANSARDProgression of Bills through ParliamentMy hon. Friend the Member for Spen Valley (Kim Leadbeater), who introduced the assisted dying Bill as a private Member’s Bill, cannot be with us today. Does my hon. Friend agree…08 Jun 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI recently held an event in High Green to listen to local people’s priorities for the area, because they have felt overlooked for far too long. Two of the areas in High Green have…14 May 2026HANSARDEngagementsQ5. May I thank the Prime Minister for the £35 million of funding, announced this week, to transform the Crucible theatre and keep the world— [ Interruption. ]25 Mar 2026HANSARDEngagementsThank you, Mr Speaker. May I thank the Prime Minister for the £35 million of funding to transform the Crucible theatre and keep the world snooker championship at the heart of…25 Mar 2026HANSARDEngagementsQ3. My constituent Caroline from Grenoside told me that since December the cost of her heating oil has nearly tripled, from £257 to £700. Local farmers I met last week also raised…18 Mar 2026HANSARD International Women’s DayI thank all the women in this Chamber who really have slayed in their lane in today’s debate. Madam Deputy Speaker: “When they amputated my leg, they amputated a part of me. I see…12 Mar 2026HANSARDCourts and Tribunals BillDoes the hon. Lady recognise that in 2020 the harm panel said that that section creates a “pro-contact culture” that puts children at risk, and that post the publication of that…10 Mar 2026HANSARDCourts and Tribunals BillDoes the hon. and learned Member agree that, in fact, we are getting rid of them in only a quarter of 3% of cases that go through the court process?10 Mar 2026HANSARDCourts and Tribunals BillI do indeed agree with my hon. Friend. When Jack and Paul died, Claire promised them that no more children should lose their lives like they did, at the hands of an abusive…10 Mar 2026HANSARDCourts and Tribunals BillI rise to support this Bill, particularly clause 17— Jack and Paul’s law—to finally repeal the presumption of contact in the family courts. It is the result of 11 years of…10 Mar 2026HANSARDCourts and Tribunals BillI do indeed. In combination with the provisions in the Bill to effect structural reform, to stop criminals from gaming the system and to triage trials effectively, such measures…10 Mar 2026HANSARDDisabled Women: Maternity Care14. What steps his Department has taken to improve maternity care for disabled women.24 Feb 2026HANSARDDisabled Women: Maternity CareToo often, disabled women’s bodies are deemed not to count. In the last year, I have met two incredible disabled women: Carly, a Paralympian, and Sarah, an occupational therapist.…24 Feb 2026HANSARDBus Fare CapOn the doorstep, at my constituency meeting last November, and when I am out and about in Stocksbridge, Deepcar, Oughtibridge and Wharncliffe Side, time and again my constituents…12 Feb 2026HANSARDFarming: South Yorkshire1. What steps she is taking to support farming in South Yorkshire.05 Feb 2026HANSARDFarming: South YorkshireI welcome the commitment to extend the farming in protected landscapes funding, which is worth £75,000 to farms in my constituency. Last summer, I had the pleasure of visiting…05 Feb 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI held a meeting for my constituents in Silkstone and Silkstone Common last week, and they raised with me the lack of NHS dentistry spaces locally. Some are having to travel 20…05 Feb 2026HANSARDEngagementsQ5. I am delighted by today’s Northern Powerhouse Rail announcement—a downpayment on the north of England’s future. Fulfilling Lord Blunkett’s rail plan for Yorkshire also…14 Jan 2026HANSARDNorthern Powerhouse RailI welcome the Secretary of State’s announcement confirming the biggest investment in rail connectivity in a generation, including £7.5 million for the South Yorkshire mayoral…14 Jan 2026HANSARD Railways BillOne of the most special moments of my first year as an MP was singing ABBA on the Penistone line train with the wonderful We Can Survive Singers, while travelling through my…09 Dec 2025