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HANSARDLord Mandelson: Response to Humble AddressThe latest Peter Mandelson scandal epitomises everything that my constituents in Liverpool West Derby detest about the political establishment and why so many are losing faith in…03 Jun 2026HANSARDDefence ReadinessI welcome any debate that has the collective security of the British people at its heart, because I believe one of the greatest threats to our security is the economic system…20 May 2026HANSARDPublic Office (Accountability) Bill (Carry-over)I thank the hon. Gentleman for those kind words. The Minister and I both stood for election in 2024 on a clear manifesto commitment to deliver the Hillsborough law in full. The…27 Apr 2026HANSARDPublic Office (Accountability) Bill (Carry-over)As I set out in my question to the Leader of the House on Thursday, I welcome the Government tabling this carry-over motion for the Hillsborough law, but in truth it should never…27 Apr 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI warmly welcome the Government’s tabling of the carry-over motion for the Hillsborough law. A lot of people who were extremely worried about what was happening will be relieved…23 Apr 2026HANSARD Peter Mandelson: Government AppointmentPeter Mandelson once spoke of the Labour left being sealed in a tomb. Today, it is the toxic politics he came to represent that should be buried—politics that repels millions and…21 Apr 2026HANSARD NHS Federated Data PlatformI first raised concerns about the Palantir contract in August 2023, in a letter I wrote to the Health Secretary in the previous Government. I am here today to raise my huge…16 Apr 2026HANSARDEngagementsQ3. As the Prime Minister said, 37 years ago today, 97 innocent children, women and men went to a football match and were unlawfully killed at the hands of a corrupt state. I was…15 Apr 2026HANSARDHidden Credit Liabilities: Role of the FCAIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Sir Roger. I thank my right hon. Friend the Member for Hayes and Harlington (John McDonnell) for securing this debate and for his…14 Apr 2026HANSARDNuclear Test VeteransI pay tribute to all those who served in our armed forces as part of the nuclear tests overseas, to those who suffered illness or died prematurely as a result of the tests, and to…25 Mar 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseEight months after the Prime Minister promised a call for evidence on Gabe’s law following the tragic death of 15-year-old Gabriel Santer, we are still waiting. Meanwhile,…19 Mar 2026HANSARDStatutory Right to Food8. What assessment her Department has made of the potential merits of introducing a statutory right to food.19 Mar 2026HANSARDStatutory Right to FoodThe Right to Food UK Commission, launched last November, is gathering vital evidence from policy experts and those with lived experience of food poverty from across the UK—next…19 Mar 2026HANSARDRoyal Mail: PerformanceOn the issue of dates, does the hon. Gentleman agree that the blame starts in 2013, when the coalition Government disastrously privatised this national treasure? Does he agree…18 Mar 2026HANSARDRoyal Mail: PerformanceWill the hon. Member give way?18 Mar 2026HANSARDRoyal Mail: Universal Service ObligationThe Communication Workers Union reported chaos and demoralisation among its members as a result of the imposition of poorer pay and conditions for posties, and the company’s…11 Mar 2026HANSARDLord Mandelson: Response to Humble Address MotionThe appointment of Lord Mandelson was not just a catastrophic error of judgment that has caused profound damage to this Government’s reputation; it was the result of a clique at…11 Mar 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseNext month, 15 April marks the 37th anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster, where 97 innocent children, women and men were unlawfully killed and countless lives were ruined. It…05 Mar 2026HANSARDNHS: Private Finance Initiatives16. What assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of private finance initiatives on the NHS.24 Feb 2026HANSARDNHS: Private Finance InitiativesAlder Hey children’s hospital NHS foundation trust in my constituency faces significant financial pressure due to its private finance initiative deal. That is because over 50% of…24 Feb 2026