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HANSARDFossil Fuel Advertising and SponsorshipI beg to move, That this House has considered e-petition 700024 relating to fossil fuel advertising and sponsorship. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Twigg.…07 Jul 2025HANSARDMiddle EastI thank the Foreign Secretary for his statement and for his level-headed approach in calling for de-escalation. He has spoken about the threat of further escalation with the…23 Jun 2025HANSARD UK Modern Industrial StrategyMy constituency boasts some of the nation’s most energy-intensive industries, from manufacturing to being the home of UK brewing. As such, I welcome the news that there will be…23 Jun 2025HANSARDHS2 ResetThe Transport Secretary will know that my constituents have endured years of disruption, and of drawn-out and poorly managed roadworks, as they drive past Lichfield on the A38.…18 Jun 2025HANSARD Crime and Policing BillI rise to speak in strong support of new clause 122, tabled by my hon. Friend the Member for North Warwickshire and Bedworth (Rachel Taylor). I am proud to be the first signatory…18 Jun 2025HANSARDSpending Review 2025I, too, warmly welcome the investment in the midlands rail hub, which will mean 150 extra trains a week through Burton, and the investment in Rolls-Royce, which will produce small…11 Jun 2025HANSARD Winter Fuel PaymentI welcome the Government’s decision, and thank them for listening to Members on both sides of the House. Many of my older constituents live in houses that are not…09 Jun 2025HANSARD Free School MealsIn my constituency 5,730 children will benefit from this announcement. It means a hot meal every day and real, practical support for families who are struggling with the cost of…05 Jun 2025HANSARD Israel and the Occupied Palestinian TerritoriesThe Minister referred to the joint statement with France and Canada on 20 May. Things have got worse since that point. Food distribution has been blocked entirely, hunger is being…04 Jun 2025HANSARDGender Self-identificationThe hon. Lady has made a comprehensive opening statement on behalf of the Petitions Committee, so I thank her for that. Does she agree that trans voices are often left out when we…19 May 2025HANSARD Glass Packaging: Extended Producer Responsibilityindicated assent .14 May 2025HANSARD Glass Packaging: Extended Producer ResponsibilityAbsolutely—I am just about to make that point. Under the current plans, brewers, particularly those using glass bottles, face more than £150 million a year in new charges. That is…14 May 2025HANSARD Glass Packaging: Extended Producer ResponsibilityIt is a pleasure to serve with you in the Chair, Mr Stringer. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Rotherham (Sarah Champion) for securing this important debate. As the MP for…14 May 2025HANSARDImmigration SystemI recently visited a care company that expressed serious concerns about bogus organisations registering as care providers in order to sponsor individuals through the health and…12 May 2025HANSARD India-Pakistan: EscalationI represent a large Pakistani and Kashmiri community in Burton who are watching in horror and fear at the risk of further military escalation. Many have family and extended family…07 May 2025HANSARD Middle East UpdateThe Palestinian people have a right to determine the future of their country. What specific action will the Minister take on the proposed indefinite occupation by Israel of Gaza?…06 May 2025HANSARDCounter Terrorism Policing: ArrestsI also pay tribute to our security and intelligence services in foiling what appears to be a highly co-ordinated plot. The involvement of Iranian nationals points to a potential…06 May 2025HANSARD Staffordshire: Cultural ContributionIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms Furniss. I refer the House to my entry in the register of interests. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Stafford (Leigh…29 Apr 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [Lords]I am pleased to support the Bill, which will protect our football clubs and the heritage of our game. My club Burton Albion, the Brewers, which plays in league one—that position…28 Apr 2025HANSARD Points of OrderOn a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. At business questions last week, I asked a question related to JCB’s hydrogen diggers. Given that JCB was a sponsor of my constituency…28 Apr 2025