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HANSARDEngagementsI am very disappointed by that reply, and the lack of a yes or no response. We want a vote, and we will keep pressing the Prime Minister and his Government on that. Turning to a…30 Apr 2025HANSARDEngagementsUnlike the Prime Minister, we had a funded programme at the election. I am disappointed with his reply—I hope he will actually visit some of these hospitals to see the urgent need…23 Apr 2025HANSARDEngagementsI also wish the House and the country a happy St George’s day, and join the Prime Minister in paying tribute to the late Pope Francis. As a Christian, I found his compassion…23 Apr 2025HANSARDSteel Industry (Special Measures) BillWe will scrutinise this Bill today, but we want to do so in a constructive fashion. Given the huge damage that President Trump’s tariffs have done to the British steel industry,…12 Apr 2025HANSARDEngagementsI associate myself with the Prime Minister’s earlier remarks, particularly about Myanmar and Thailand. I support the aid; despite the budget cuts, I hope we can be as generous as…02 Apr 2025HANSARDEngagementsI hope the Prime Minister is able to cut a deal, but I increasingly fear that the deal will not be good enough to avoid a global trade war. That is why one of the options must be…02 Apr 2025HANSARDEngagementsI am grateful for the Prime Minister’s reply on the social media laws, but he did not answer the point on the digital services tax. We will come back to that. Moving on, after…26 Mar 2025HANSARDEngagementsThe British drama “Adolescence” has shone a much-needed spotlight on the enormous damage being done by social media to the minds of many of our young people, especially teenage…26 Mar 2025HANSARDEngagementsI think the whole House is disappointed by that reply. I hope that, ahead of the spring statement, the Prime Minister and the Chancellor will think about taking that money from…19 Mar 2025HANSARDEngagementsI associate myself with the Prime Minister’s remarks on Ukraine and Gaza. I also pay tribute to Group Captain John “Paddy” Hemingway and all our heroes from the battle of Britain.…19 Mar 2025HANSARDEngagementsI would like to begin by giving a shout-out for Young Carers Action Day, which is today, but I promise the House that I will not sing. The Prime Minister has rightly spoken about…12 Mar 2025HANSARDEngagementsTurning to international issues, can I congratulate the Prime Minister on helping to secure the restoration of US military and intelligence support for Ukraine? Can I press him on…12 Mar 2025HANSARDEngagementsYesterday I visited Kingston’s Army Reserve centre and met members of the Royal Army Medical Service who had served bravely in Iraq and Afghanistan, so I associate myself with the…05 Mar 2025HANSARDEngagementsThe Prime Minister knows that we all support him in that effort, but may I take him back to President Trump’s reliability? Four British women have accused Andrew Tate of rape and…05 Mar 2025HANSARDUkraineI thank the Prime Minister for advance sight of his statement. We were all horrified by Friday’s scenes in the Oval Office. President Trump’s attack on the brave and dignified…03 Mar 2025HANSARD Future Skills Programmes: UniversitiesI am very happy to have that sign of support from the Government Benches already; we are making progress. After the navigate and explore phases, the final stage of the future…26 Feb 2025HANSARD Future Skills Programmes: UniversitiesI beg to move, That this House has considered Government support for future skills programmes at universities. It is really a pleasure to speak in your presence, Sir Desmond. I…26 Feb 2025HANSARD Future Skills Programmes: UniversitiesIt is always a pleasure to take an intervention from the hon. Gentleman, but I am going to push back a little bit, because I do not think any university is doing what Kingston…26 Feb 2025HANSARD Future Skills Programmes: UniversitiesMy hon. Friend is absolutely right. He is a real champion for his university and the students there. My hon. Friend backs up my point that major businesses are loving the future…26 Feb 2025HANSARD Future Skills Programmes: UniversitiesI have listened to the Minister’s speech. I was really impressed by all that she and her colleagues are doing, and I am delighted to know that she studied at Kingston…26 Feb 2025