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HANSARDGeneral Strike Centenary CommemorationsI wonder if the Minister will indulge me in paying tribute to a particular striking miner who was born in Hirst in the constituency of my hon. Friend the Member for Blyth and…03 Jun 2026HANSARDGeneral Strike Centenary CommemorationsI congratulate my hon. Friend on bringing this important debate on the general strike before the House. Does he agree that when we remember the general strike as the national…03 Jun 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsT1. If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.01 Jun 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsFirst, may I associate myself with the remarks of the Secretary of State? The Veterans Minister recently joined me to meet several women veterans in my constituency, who spoke…01 Jun 2026HANSARD Middle East: Economic ResponseFamilies across my constituency will be relieved to hear the measures set out by my right hon. Friend, whether that is the freezing of fuel duty, free bus travel for young people…21 May 2026HANSARDEnergy SecurityI am really pleased to speak in this debate on the Gracious Speech. This Government were elected to deliver change. For too long in my community we felt at best ignored and at…19 May 2026HANSARD Pension SchemesI thank the Minister for his statement, for his engagement with me, and for the extensive work that has been done to recover from the mess that MyCSP and Capita have made of the…22 Apr 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsT1. If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.26 Mar 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe Secretary of State and others in this place will be aware of my campaign for investment in the Moor Farm roundabout. The current situation causes misery for local people and…26 Mar 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseRecently, residents in Shiremoor and Cramlington have been contacting me about significant delays to post deliveries. Some report letters arriving once every 10 days. This is…26 Mar 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe issue of civil service pensions has been raised here repeatedly for months, yet Capita and MyCSP are still failing—now on commitments they made to put things right. My…19 Mar 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsT4. I am a proud Labour and Co-operative MP. Co-operatives play a really important role in our economy, building a fairer and more resilient economy that gives workers and…12 Mar 2026HANSARDCourts and Tribunals BillI have spoken in this place about my experience of being a magistrate before being elected. I remember the weight of responsibility vividly. I recall the mornings in courtrooms,…10 Mar 2026HANSARDCourts and Tribunals BillI ask the hon. and learned Member two questions. First, does he not accept that magistrates are indeed peers? Secondly, does he agree that 12 months is a pretty considerable,…10 Mar 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI have been supporting a local leaseholder who lives in a bungalow in Cramlington because Shenstone, the management company, has recently charged her £525 for a property…12 Feb 2026HANSARDJury TrialsI know from my experience serving as a magistrate the crucial role that magistrates play in our criminal justice system. They are more representative of our country as a whole and…05 Feb 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseLater this month, Northumberland Park, a key interchange between rail and metro, will be the latest station opening on the Northumberland line. The completion of the line and…05 Feb 2026HANSARDCivil Service Pension Scheme: AdministrationIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms Lewell. Like many Members, I want to share the real impact that the serious concerns about the administration of the civil…04 Feb 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsT5. The north-east has one of the largest pharmaceutical clusters, identified in the north-east growth plan as a key growth sector. My constituency has some of the leading…29 Jan 2026HANSARDRegional Funding6. What steps she is taking to provide regional funding.27 Jan 2026