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188 recent contributions in Hansard
HANSARD Future of British HorseracingI thank my hon. Friend for her advocacy for the sector. She will know that I have Uttoxeter racecourse in my constituency. For over 60 years the horserace betting levy has helped…07 Jul 2026HANSARD Packaging Manufacturers: Extended Producer ResponsibilityI thank my hon. Friend for her tireless campaigning on this issue. We are joined in the Public Gallery by GMB glassmakers—I declare an interest as a GMB member—who are at risk of…01 Jul 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsStreet Whyze was set up by Danny Mondesir after the tragic stabbing of Oliver Freckleton in 2021. It undertakes targeted work with young people to prevent knife crime, knife…30 Jun 2026HANSARDAnimal AbusersI beg to move, That this House has considered e-petition 759783 relating to a public register of animal abusers and automatic ownership bans. It is a pleasure to serve under your…29 Jun 2026HANSARDAnimal AbusersI think that is a separate issue, but legislation on XL bullies already exists and it needs to be properly enforced. Animal abuse convictions are most often made under the Animal…29 Jun 2026HANSARDAnimal AbusersI agree. The threat of prosecution was strengthened by the 2006 Act, which has aided in preventing abuse. When the Government review the animal welfare legislation, they should…29 Jun 2026HANSARDAnimal AbusersI absolutely agree with my hon. Friend. I was shocked by some of the evidence I heard while preparing for this debate about the link between domestic violence and animal abuse. As…29 Jun 2026HANSARDAnimal AbusersI thank all right hon. and hon. Members for their contributions. It is great that there has been cross-party support. I hope Bea is happy about that, because that does not always…29 Jun 2026HANSARD 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 2026HANSARDSteel 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 2026HANSARD 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 2026HANSARDDefence 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 2026HANSARD 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 2026