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HANSARD 5G Connectivity: Telford and West MidlandsOn a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. May I just highlight that I did not declare my interest as chair of the all-party parliamentary group on digital communities, which I…20 Jan 2026HANSARD Arctic SecurityThe Secretary of State has rightly outlined the importance of co-operation with our allies over this serious issue, but as we have seen, there is not a consistent approach on…19 Jan 2026HANSARDA&E Waiting TimesI always am, Mr Speaker; thank you very much. Recently, I have heard from Candice, who was interrupted while changing her stoma bag behind a curtain on the emergency ward; Lynne,…13 Jan 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe social care crisis is piling pressure on hospitals, with beds taken up by patients who are fit enough to be discharged. It is also piling pressure on local councils such as…13 Jan 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsShropshire council had its funding cut in the local government finance settlement, despite needing exceptional financial support this year and a surge in demand for social care in…12 Jan 2026HANSARDFinance (No. 2) BillI am speaking in favour of the amendments and new clauses tabled by my hon. Friend the Member for St Albans (Daisy Cooper), and against the changes to APR in general, and its less…12 Jan 2026HANSARD Rural CommunitiesThe local government finance settlement is a huge problem for rural local authorities. In Shropshire, we have had 16 years of Conservative mismanagement, we have a surging social…07 Jan 2026HANSARDAgricultural Property Relief and Business Property ReliefThe psychological impact of the past 14 months has been profound in rural places like North Shropshire. At every primary school visit that I have made in the past 14 months, I…05 Jan 2026HANSARDLocal Government FinanceI know the Minister is aware that Shropshire council ran out of road this year, having been caught in a perfect storm of 16 years of Conservative mismanagement of the council,…17 Dec 2025HANSARDPuberty Suppressants TrialI hope that everyone in this House can agree that medical treatment should always follow the evidence on safety and effectiveness. It is right that expert clinicians are building…17 Dec 2025HANSARD Transgender People: Provision of HealthcareIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Turner. I thank the hon. Member for North Warwickshire and Bedworth (Rachel Taylor) for securing this important debate on…16 Dec 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt orthopaedic hospital in my constituency is home to a world-class veterans centre that provides not only excellent orthopaedic care but wraparound…15 Dec 2025HANSARDNHS: Winter PreparednessIt is obvious already that this year is going to be very difficult for the NHS, with many A&E departments already overwhelmed, hospital wards full and too many patients looking at…15 Dec 2025HANSARD Railways BillIn constituencies such as North Shropshire, where access to the railway is very poor indeed, we have initiatives for step-free access at Whitchurch station and to connect…09 Dec 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsA lady came to my surgery the other week to tell me that she had been assessed at only the basic level of PIP and as fit to work. I was staggered, because she could barely walk…08 Dec 2025HANSARDBudget ResolutionsWe would all welcome that kind of innovative, community-led approach to improve local health services across the country. The commitment to set up 250 neighbourhood health centres…02 Dec 2025HANSARDBudget ResolutionsIf the right hon. Gentleman had listened to our leader’s response to the Budget, he would understand that the Liberal Democrats do not propose to tax the British taxpayer further.…02 Dec 2025HANSARDBudget ResolutionsI share my hon. Friend’s frustration. Perhaps the most glaring and alarming omission of all in this Budget is that the words “adult social care” do not appear. The sector is…02 Dec 2025HANSARDBudget ResolutionsThe NHS continues to face a historic crisis after years of mismanagement by the last Conservative Government. Their dire legacy is still felt across the country, with hospitals…02 Dec 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsEvery MP will be aware of the huge value that unpaid carers add to the NHS, taking the pressure off paid carers while often under intolerable pressure themselves. We were…25 Nov 2025