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HANSARD Abuse of Customer-facing WorkersIt is a pleasure to serve with you in the Chair, Mrs Hobhouse. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Caerphilly (Chris Evans) on securing this debate and on the passionate…17 Jun 2026 · 3d agoHANSARDSteel TariffsI thank the Minister for his personal engagement on this matter. As he knows, time is of the essence. Businesses are already telling me that they are cancelling orders, and that…17 Jun 2026 · 3d agoHANSARD Abuse of Customer-facing WorkersMy hon. Friend makes a great point. I have often heard about repeat offenders and the same sort of people coming into the shop. Workers often have to protect themselves from…17 Jun 2026 · 3d agoHANSARDDefence Investment PlanThe Government have led with a NATO-first approach in the SDR and have worked to strengthen the alliance. At the 2025 Hague summit, the alliance committed to spending 3.5% of GDP…15 Jun 2026 · 5d agoHANSARD Steel Industry (Nationalisation) BillI fully support the need to buy British, but does the Minister recognise that JCB, based in my constituency, cannot source the grade and size of steel required for its machines…08 Jun 2026HANSARDClean Power12. What steps he is taking to help increase the production of clean power.02 Jun 2026HANSARDClean PowerThe US-Israel war has pushed up prices for my constituents and is yet more evidence that we need to be energy self-sufficient with clean power, so I greatly welcome the £2.6…02 Jun 2026HANSARDGlobal Trade: Support for Businesses3. What steps she is taking to support businesses to trade globally.28 Apr 2026HANSARDGlobal Trade: Support for BusinessesI recently joined Cosy Direct for its second King’s Award presentation, this time for international trade. Cosy Direct is an award-winning business in early years education…28 Apr 2026HANSARDSecurity VettingThe Bloomberg files, which caused the Prime Minister to sack Peter Mandelson, revealed that Mandelson had been leaking confidential Government information to a convicted…20 Apr 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseStaffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent host excellent tourism hotspots and venues, and my constituency plays a key part in that. Will the Leader of the House join me in congratulating…26 Mar 2026HANSARDMiddle EastI join the Defence Secretary in paying tribute to our civilians and armed forces personnel who are defending the UK national interests. I have had the privilege of meeting many of…23 Mar 2026HANSARDSocial Media: Children and Young People9. What steps her Department is taking to engage with children and young people on social media use.18 Mar 2026HANSARDSocial Media: Children and Young PeopleThere are strong and differing views across this House and the country on a social media ban for under-16s. Indeed, when I have spoken to young people, that has come out, and…18 Mar 2026HANSARDCourts and Tribunals BillThe campaign to introduce clause 17 was supported by my Conservative predecessor, Kate Kniveton, who bravely spoke about her experience of sexual violence. Will the Justice…10 Mar 2026HANSARDSupport for Road Users9. What steps she is taking to support road users.12 Feb 2026HANSARDSupport for Road UsersIn a recent incident at Uttoxeter’s McDonald’s roundabout, a car lost control and ploughed into the restaurant seating area. It is a miracle that no one was injured or killed.…12 Feb 2026HANSARDChina and JapanThe Prime Minister may have noticed that the Japanese ambassador to the United Kingdom, Hiroshi Suzuki, was in Manchester recently, trying Boddingtons bitter. The Prime Minister…02 Feb 2026HANSARDIvanhoe Line: RestorationMy hon. Friend stressed the importance of rail freight. The Railways Bill, currently in Committee, will introduce a target to increase rail freight. Does she share the concerns…28 Jan 2026HANSARD Business RatesI welcome support for pubs in Britain’s beer capital of Burton and Uttoxeter. I thank the Minister for his continued engagement with me on this issue; I know that we will continue…27 Jan 2026