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HANSARDBank Closures and Banking HubsI agree—the lack of banks is a disgrace. Where do people go for their banking needs? The reality is that the banks that are closing have entered into an agreement with businesses…05 Jun 2025HANSARDViolent Offenders: Early ReleaseThe Prisoners (Disclosure of Information about Victims) Act 2020, otherwise known as Helen’s law, should prevent the early release of murderers who do not disclose the location of…03 Jun 2025HANSARDViolent Offenders: Early Release14. What discussions she has had with victims groups on the early release of violent offenders.03 Jun 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsRegarding non-crime hate incidents and the amount of police time taken to investigate them, does the Minister agree that the clue is in the name? They are “non-crime”. Does she…02 Jun 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsI will enter the great parliamentary ice cream competition and say that Cheshire, of course, does the best ice cream. Given the huge riches in the Premier League, should there not…22 May 2025HANSARDEU-UK SummitThat is for you to say.22 May 2025HANSARDEU-UK SummitOrder. I remind Members that an intervention is an intervention and not a small speech. Others have put in to speak, so can we get to the question please?22 May 2025HANSARDEU-UK SummitOrder. We must have just one person speaking at a time.22 May 2025HANSARDEU-UK SummitI remind Members that they should bob if they want to be called to speak, and that I will call the Front-Bench spokespeople just before 4 pm to allow Stella Creasy time to make a…22 May 2025HANSARDEU-UK SummitI did not put a time limit on speeches at the start of the debate, but we have had so many interventions and feisty exchanges that have eaten into the time available. I suggest…22 May 2025HANSARDUK-EU SummitWith youth unemployment higher in Europe—in countries such as France, Spain, Portugal and Sweden—I can see why the EU pushed for a youth mobility scheme: to help get its youth…20 May 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsI am sure that the Chancellor subscribes to the basic principle that if the cost of something is put up, we will see less of it. That is why Governments have, over many years, put…20 May 2025HANSARDBorder Security, Asylum and Immigration BillI rise to speak in support of new clause 14. This Government came into power on the promise to “smash the gangs” and cut immigration numbers—what an empty, cynical slogan that…12 May 2025HANSARDProtection of Prison StaffSurely as a minimum, any prisoner who assaults a prison officer should automatically forfeit any right to early release and all privileges. Does the Minister agree? If so, when…12 May 2025HANSARDImmigration SystemWithout a third country such as Rwanda, can the Home Secretary tell the House where illegal immigrants whose country of origin cannot be established, because they have destroyed…12 May 2025HANSARDSt George’s Day and English AffairsI, too, congratulate the hon. Member for Newcastle-under-Lyme (Adam Jogee) on bringing this debate to the House. I am delighted to join Members from across the House in…08 May 2025HANSARDNeighbourhood Health CentresKnutsford desperately needs a modern medical centre. The local GPs and the community are united in feeling that current provision is no longer fit for purpose. With the population…06 May 2025HANSARD Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) BillI wish to speak in support of new clause 11, entitled “Publication of results of pilot schemes”. Make no mistake: this Bill allows for a massive expansion of state powers. It will…29 Apr 2025HANSARD Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) BillHave all the details and all the information from the only pilot schemes that the Government are prepared to run been published in their entirety?29 Apr 2025HANSARD Intellectual Property: Artificial IntelligenceOrder. This is a well-attended debate, but I hope to get everybody in. I have spoken to the Front Benchers: the Minister will have 10 minutes, and the Opposition spokespeople have…23 Apr 2025