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HANSARD A50/A500 CorridorMy hon. Friend is absolutely right. There will be a £24 million benefit to Stoke-on-Trent, a £30 million boost to Uttoxeter and east Staffordshire, and an £11 million benefit to…20 Oct 2025HANSARD A50/A500 CorridorI was not sure whether the people of Northern Ireland use the A50, but I am grateful for that intervention. I am going to come on to safety concerns, which are a key part of this…20 Oct 2025HANSARDGreat British Energy: Public Sector Renewable Energy Use11. What steps Great British Energy is taking to help public services use more renewable energy.14 Oct 2025HANSARDGreat British Energy: Public Sector Renewable Energy UseThanks to Great British Energy and this Government, Queen’s hospital in Burton will get solar panels, which will save the trust money that can be ploughed directly into the…14 Oct 2025HANSARD Suicide PreventionI thank my hon. Friend the Member for Doncaster East and the Isle of Axholme (Lee Pitcher), and I congratulate my constituency neighbour, my hon. Friend the Member for South…11 Sept 2025HANSARD Bus Services (No. 2) Bill [Lords]The shadow Minister talks a lot about price, but he is defending a system in which my constituents must get three buses or more to get to their destination, and pay individual…10 Sept 2025HANSARD Russian Drones: Violation of Polish AirspaceI join the Minister in his condemnation of this clear escalation against our Polish allies. He will know that my constituency has a large Polish diaspora, who are extremely…10 Sept 2025HANSARDDiego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory BillWill the right hon. Gentleman give way?09 Sept 2025HANSARDDiego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory BillIf the deal is harming our strategic interests, why is it backed by our allies, the United States and NATO?09 Sept 2025HANSARD House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) BillAnd a very good one at that.04 Sept 2025HANSARDBorders and AsylumMuch has been said about the role of the European convention on human rights, and it appears that the party of Churchill is seeking to abandon his legacy in its lurch towards the…01 Sept 2025HANSARDEngagementsFamilies in Burton and Uttoxeter are watching their smart meters like hawks, and dreading the moment when their energy bill lands on the doormat. I therefore welcome Labour’s warm…16 Jul 2025HANSARDEngagementsQ1. If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 16 July.16 Jul 2025HANSARDState of Climate and NatureI welcome the Secretary of State’s statement and the fact that my local hospital will have solar panels on it thanks to this Labour Government, saving thousands of pounds that can…14 Jul 2025HANSARDUK-France Migration: Co-operationUnder the Tories, we had Liz Truss question whether France was actually an ally, so it was nice to hear in President Macron’s words last week that Britain has friends once again.…14 Jul 2025HANSARDRoad and Rail ProjectsI welcome the improvements to the A38 and the midlands rail hub, which will mean 300 extra trains through Burton every week. The Secretary of State will know that I have been…08 Jul 2025HANSARDFossil Fuel Advertising and SponsorshipI will come on to some of those arguments, but I recognise what the hon. Lady says. It is important to note that fossil fuel companies will be key to the transition. Many are, in…07 Jul 2025HANSARDFossil Fuel Advertising and SponsorshipWhen I spoke to Chris Packham ahead of this debate, I think he was quite disappointed that last week’s debate about banning grouse shooting had gone a particular way. This one…07 Jul 2025HANSARDFossil Fuel Advertising and SponsorshipI think my hon. Friend has read my speech, because I was just coming to the UN Secretary-General’s comments. She may also know that there are similar bans on fossil fuel company…07 Jul 2025HANSARDFossil Fuel Advertising and SponsorshipMy hon. Friend is right, and I will come on to some examples from around the world that could act as a marker for us. At the time, the tobacco firms argued for nuance—they were…07 Jul 2025