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HANSARDDefence Spending3. What assessment she has made of the potential impact of increases in defence spending on Wales.17 Jun 2026 · 3d agoHANSARDDefence SpendingIn the King’s Speech, the Labour Government made it clear that our key priorities are national security, economic security and energy security. Those three priorities have one…17 Jun 2026 · 3d agoHANSARDSteel TariffsThis issue has raised a great many concerns in my constituency and across the Black Country. I have been working closely with my colleagues in Sandwell in particular, and we have…17 Jun 2026 · 3d agoHANSARDDefence Investment PlanAt the beginning of the month, I attended the NATO Parliamentary Assembly spring session in Lithuania with representatives of NATO and other allies, including Ukraine. As you will…15 Jun 2026 · 5d agoHANSARDMurder of Henry NowakI, too, thank the Home Secretary for her statement. As an Amritdhari Sikh, I wear the five Ks every day as part of my religious observance, including the kirpan, and as a Sikh, I…02 Jun 2026HANSARDDigital ID: Businesses1. What assessment he has made of the potential merits of introducing digital ID for businesses.21 May 2026HANSARDDigital ID: BusinessesSmall businesses are the backbone of our economy, yet research shows that the average small business cannot start its real work until 2.36 pm on a Wednesday because of the time…21 May 2026HANSARDEngagementsQ1. If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 29 April.29 Apr 2026HANSARDEngagementsThank you, Mr Speaker, for meeting me recently to view 1,000 paper cranes folded by residents in Bearwood in recognition of the diversity of Smethwick, where neighbours and…29 Apr 2026HANSARDReferral of Prime Minister to Committee of PrivilegesLast week in the emergency debate I spoke about the appointment of Peter Mandelson, the approach taken by the Prime Minister as details have become available, and the vetting…28 Apr 2026HANSARDReferral of Prime Minister to Committee of PrivilegesMy point is about our consideration of the motion. The fact that Mr Speaker made the decision means we are here discussing it. I am putting a case forward about why I think it is…28 Apr 2026HANSARDReferral of Prime Minister to Committee of PrivilegesThe right hon. Gentleman should understand that we are here today only because of things that have been determined, whether from the release of papers through the Humble Address…28 Apr 2026HANSARDReferral of Prime Minister to Committee of PrivilegesI am a humble Back Bencher, and I would not disagree with my Chief Whip in respect of his decisions on how to apply the whip. That is a matter for him. All the inquiries that I…28 Apr 2026HANSARD Peter Mandelson: Government AppointmentI want to address three aspects in my remarks: first, the appointment of Peter Mandelson in the first instance; secondly, the approach taken by the Prime Minister as details have…21 Apr 2026HANSARD Peter Mandelson: Government AppointmentNo, I will not. While the initial appointment has been, and I suspect will continue to be, a matter of debate, the Prime Minister’s apology cannot be faulted.21 Apr 2026HANSARD Peter Mandelson: Government AppointmentIn a bit. I want to address the wider approach taken by the Prime Minister in this case and other allegations against senior figures in this Administration, which I think is…21 Apr 2026HANSARD Peter Mandelson: Government AppointmentI will come back to the hon. Gentleman in a second. This Prime Minister promised a change in the approach to dealing with such matters. An approach that embraces transparency and…21 Apr 2026HANSARD Peter Mandelson: Government AppointmentI have a better understanding of the culture in No. 10 than my hon. Friend does. I absolutely expect that the British public understand that the apology put forward by the Prime…21 Apr 2026HANSARD Peter Mandelson: Government AppointmentI will take more interventions in a few minutes. On every occasion when an allegation has been levelled, whether in relation to Peter Mandelson or the previous Deputy Prime…21 Apr 2026HANSARD Peter Mandelson: Government AppointmentThe Prime Minister presented the House with the information that he had at that time. Further questions about that should be directed to the Prime Minister. Fundamentally, the…21 Apr 2026