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HANSARDBudget ResolutionsI absolutely agree. Let me also say, in response to some of our colleagues across the House, that the SNP Government could have eradicated the two-child cap eight years ago, but…01 Dec 2025HANSARDBudget ResolutionsThe actions of this Government will make life easier for thousands of my constituents and millions across the country, and let us be clear: action is needed. The Conservative…01 Dec 2025HANSARD ExxonMobil: MossmorranThis is devastating news for the Kingdom of Fife. May I pay tribute to my hon. Friend the Member for Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy (Melanie Ward) for her diligent work today and over…18 Nov 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT9. Many of my constituents are experiencing delays in migrating to universal credit, due to years of Tory mismanagement of our welfare system. This is a stressful time for…27 Oct 2025HANSARD Suicide PreventionI am grateful to my hon. Friend the Member for Doncaster East and the Isle of Axholme (Lee Pitcher) for securing this debate and for his incredibly powerful remarks a few moments…11 Sept 2025HANSARD Occupied Palestinian Territories: Humanitarian AccessI congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy (Melanie Ward) on her contribution and her tireless work in this space. The humanitarian picture, especially…10 Sept 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseThe infected blood scandal has had a devastating impact on families across the country, including my 82-year-old constituent Jean Campbell, who tragically lost her much-loved…04 Sept 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseAs the final person to ask a question of the Leader of the House today, may I join the thanks to all in the House and to the Leader of the House for her commitment to these…17 Jul 2025HANSARDAlcohol and CancerIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Stuart. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Lancaster and Wyre (Cat Smith) on securing the debate. Colleagues have…08 Jul 2025HANSARDGovernment Performance against Fiscal RulesFollowing the election, I was deeply disturbed to discover that the close to £20 million of towns fund money that had been promised for Coatbridge by the last Government did not…07 Jul 2025HANSARD West Bank: Forced DisplacementIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Turner. I am grateful to my hon. Friend the Member for Glasgow North (Martin Rhodes) for securing the debate. It is entirely…02 Jul 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsThis Government delivered a record real-terms settlement for Scotland at the spending review, so it was deeply concerning to hear from the Scottish Government last week that there…01 Jul 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseAt a time when the Government are reducing NHS waiting lists across England, they continue to rise in Scotland. Just yesterday, the SNP Government announced plans that could see…26 Jun 2025HANSARD G7 and NATO SummitsIt is clear today that the Leader of the Opposition should never represent the United Kingdom on the world stage —it was absolutely outrageous. I am grateful to my right hon. and…26 Jun 2025HANSARD Covid: Fifth AnniversaryMy hon. Friend is absolutely right. The UK Government are investing significantly in skills and apprenticeships for some of those young people who were impacted by the pandemic,…12 Jun 2025HANSARD Covid: Fifth AnniversaryIn the time I have available, I will focus on education and care provision during the pandemic. I was serving as North Lanarkshire’s chair of education when the Scottish…12 Jun 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseNew College Lanarkshire was recently recognised as further education institution of the year at The Herald education awards. Deputy principal Ann Baxter and student Chloe…12 Jun 2025HANSARD Israel and the Occupied Palestinian TerritoriesI am grateful to the Minister for coming to the House tonight and for the steps that have been taken, given the despicable actions of the two Israeli Ministers cited throughout…10 Jun 2025HANSARD Winter Fuel PaymentI welcome today’s announcement. It is right that, despite the horrendous financial situation that this Government inherited from the Conservative party, they are reinstating the…09 Jun 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT2. My right hon. Friend will know of the growing concerns around social media algorithms increasingly promoting misogynistic and harmful content to children, particularly using…07 May 2025