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HANSARDSocial 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 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 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 2026HANSARDSEND: High-quality School Places14. What steps she is taking to ensure high-quality school places for children with SEND.19 Jan 2026HANSARDSEND: High-quality School PlacesParents in Burton and Uttoxeter tell me that, under Reform-run Staffordshire county council, their pleas for help are too often ignored, leaving children in unsuitable settings or…19 Jan 2026HANSARD Finance (No. 2) BillAs the MP representing the home of British brewing, Burton-upon-Trent, it will come as no surprise that I will speak to clause 86, and focus my contribution on pubs and…13 Jan 2026HANSARD New Medium Helicopter ContractIssues such as these are why the new defence industrial strategy is so welcome, and it places a prioritisation on British firms. That is welcome news to local Rolls-Royce, which…12 Jan 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseBefore Christmas, I attended Burton addiction centre’s inspirational celebration of recovery. There, we celebrated hundreds of people who are in recovery—people who had overcome…08 Jan 2026HANSARD Road Safety StrategyI recognise the Minister’s dedication to this issue over many years, and I am glad that today she is in a position to introduce this strategy, which rightly focuses on reducing…08 Jan 2026HANSARDEuropean Convention on Human Rights: Belfast AgreementThe European convention on human rights is foundational to the Good Friday agreement. Given that Reform and the Conservatives want to crash us out of the convention, does the…07 Jan 2026HANSARDEuropean Convention on Human Rights: Belfast Agreement7. What assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of the UK’s membership of the European convention on human rights on the Belfast agreement.07 Jan 2026HANSARDPuberty Suppressants TrialAs the Health Secretary has said, this is a deeply troubling time for the trans community; I have heard that loudly from my trans constituents who have come to surgeries and from…17 Dec 2025HANSARD Railways BillAs we mark 200 years of our railways, it is fitting that we are embarking on a new chapter in their history. They continue to be an integral part of the story of Britain, as I am…09 Dec 2025HANSARDChild Poverty StrategyThanks to this Government, 3,150 children in my constituency will be lifted out of poverty. Free breakfast clubs are starting to be set up and Sure Start centres are being…08 Dec 2025HANSARD Evacuation Chairs: Schools and CollegesI thank all Members who have taken part in this debate. In particular, I thank the Minister for her commitment to meet Lucas so that she can hear more about his story, and to take…01 Dec 2025