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HANSARD Business of the HouseI recently had the pleasure of visiting the Denbigh youth shed, led by the inspirational Scott Jenkinson. Youth Shedz is youth-led, with young people in leadership roles shaping…21 May 2026HANSARDDefence ReadinessThings feel insecure right now, whether that is because of the war in Iran, the cost of living pressures on families or the sense that systems are not working quite right. In…20 May 2026HANSARD Youth JusticeI am so pleased that early intervention and working with families is at the heart of this Government’s approach. As a former cabinet member for children’s services in…18 May 2026HANSARDWork and PensionsOne of my main priorities as an MP is to ensure that we see more of our young people in good, fulfilling work, because I know that far too many young people in Clwyd North are…25 Mar 2026HANSARDWork and PensionsOne of my main priorities as an MP is to ensure that we see more of our young people in good, fulfilling work, because I know that far too many young people in Clwyd North are…25 Mar 2026HANSARDYouth UnemploymentOne of my main priorities as an MP is to ensure that we see more of our young people in good, fulfilling work, because I know that far too many young people in Clwyd North are…17 Mar 2026HANSARDUniversal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) BillI know all too well the difference this Bill will make for families across the country. In my constituency, I have seen far too many families struggling to make ends meet. Indeed,…03 Feb 2026HANSARDUniversal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) BillI absolutely agree. Every child deserves the chance to fulfil their potential, and it is our responsibility to make that happen. I am proud that a Labour Government in Wales have…03 Feb 2026HANSARDTown and City Centre SafetyIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Dowd. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Derby South (Baggy Shanker) for securing the debate. Improving community safety in…03 Feb 2026HANSARDNorthern Powerhouse RailThis is brilliant news today, not just for the north of England but for north Wales too. With investment already in place for the north Wales main line, it will give us better…14 Jan 2026HANSARD Offshore WindI warmly welcome the not just one, but two offshore wind projects in Wales, with billions of pounds in investment and thousands of new jobs putting Wales firmly on the map as a…14 Jan 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsI warmly welcome the second rise in the national minimum wage under this Government. Some 160,000 workers in Wales have already benefited since the rise in April. Many of them are…09 Dec 2025HANSARDBudget ResolutionsI came into this place driven to make life better for the struggling families I saw each and every day as a teacher, and as council lead for education. That purpose guides me…01 Dec 2025HANSARDEngagementsQ10. With miles of golden sand and a bucketful of memories, Rhyl has been attracting visitors for generations. After millions of pounds of Welsh Government investment, and a £20…12 Nov 2025HANSARD London Fashion Week: Cultural ContributionIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Dr Murrison. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Kettering (Rosie Wrighting) on bringing this debate to Westminster Hall.…16 Sept 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsEnsuring that our town centres are safe, vibrant and welcoming is hugely important in Clwyd North. I warmly welcome the Government’s safer streets summer initiative in Rhyl and…15 Sept 2025HANSARDWelfare SpendingTackling the causes of child poverty is the reason I came into this place. As a teacher and then cabinet member for education, I know only too well about the child poverty that…15 Jul 2025HANSARDWelfare SpendingI thank the right hon. Member for his intervention, but to be frank, I do not recognise any of it. The Tories sat on their hands and allowed low-paid work to grow, access to work…15 Jul 2025HANSARDWelfare SpendingI have just given way, so I will make some progress. I came to this place because I did not want to mitigate the impact of child poverty any more—I wanted to do something about…15 Jul 2025HANSARDWelfare SpendingI am just about to finish, if the hon. Gentleman will forgive me. I look forward to the findings of the child poverty taskforce in the autumn. More than that, I look forward to…15 Jul 2025