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HANSARD G20 and COP29 SummitsI thank the Prime Minister for his statement, and for his display of unity with the French President Emmanuel Macron on Armistice Day. We have gone from Tory Prime Ministers who…21 Nov 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsT9. Branston bridge in my constituency, a main route in and out of Burton and Branston, is falling down. It was confirmed yesterday that it will be closed to vehicles for safety…21 Nov 2024HANSARDDefence Programmes DevelopmentsOn a recent visit to Commando Training Centre Royal Marines with the armed forces parliamentary scheme we saw the amazing Gordon Messenger facility, which serves Royal Marines,…20 Nov 2024HANSARD Financial Assistance to Ukraine BillMay I start by congratulating my hon. Friend the Member for Amber Valley (Linsey Farnsworth) on her excellent maiden speech? I have heard that former Crown prosecutors can go far…20 Nov 2024HANSARD Financial Assistance to Ukraine BillI now have a parliamentary medal: I have taken an intervention from the hon. Member for Strangford (Jim Shannon). I am grateful, and I agree with what he said. Some of the views…20 Nov 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy constituent Ollie Horobin’s life has been completely transformed after contracting covid, leaving him wheelchair-bound with a feeding tube and battling debilitating symptoms…19 Nov 2024HANSARD Passenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) BillI rise to support the Government motion to disagree with the Lords amendment. Britain’s railways are not working as they should, and nowhere is this clearer than in my…19 Nov 2024HANSARDEngagementsQ8. My constituency is the home of UK brewing, and has the best pubs in the country. The Prime Minister is welcome to join me for a pint to sample the very best beer in the world.…13 Nov 2024HANSARDBudget ResolutionsThe Budget speaks to the needs and ambitions of my constituency, supporting our communities in ways that matter deeply. It is a Budget that delivers on infrastructure, on industry…06 Nov 2024HANSARDEngagementsQ2. Every week I meet hard-working families in Burton and Uttoxeter who are juggling raising their children with managing their family finances. When they hear the Conservative…06 Nov 2024HANSARD Budget: Implications for Farming CommunitiesI thank the Minister for his comments about rural crime, which is a real issue in my constituency of Burton and Uttoxeter. We have heard no apology from the Conservative party for…04 Nov 2024HANSARD Remembrance and VeteransIt is an honour to speak in this debate ahead of Remembrance Day as we pay tribute to all those who have served our country, and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice.…28 Oct 2024HANSARDBlack History MonthIt is a privilege to follow the contributions today, in particular that of my hon. Friend the Member for Beckenham and Penge (Liam Conlon), who spoke so powerfully about his…24 Oct 2024HANSARDRenters' Rights Bill (First sitting)Q How far do you think the Bill will go to give renters greater security and stability? Tom MacInnes: We welcome it as an organisation. We think it improves renters’ stability. It…22 Oct 2024HANSARDRenters' Rights Bill (Second sitting)Q You have spoken about your members being responsible landlords, and a previous witness said the Bill would raise the bar for good landlords. What are your thoughts on the…22 Oct 2024HANSARDRenters' Rights Bill (Second sitting)Q I am a younger Member of the House. My generation feel that we are locked into renting, with many people unable to save in order to get on the housing ladder. How do you see the…22 Oct 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsT4. After 14 years of Conservative government, we hardly see police officers on the beat across my constituency. Night policing cover in Uttoxeter and rural areas is virtually…21 Oct 2024HANSARD Gaza and LebanonDoes the Minister agree that the rejection of a two-state solution is against the interests of both the Israelis and Palestinians, and that we need a path towards a sustainable…15 Oct 2024HANSARDRoad SafetyBetween 60,000 and 90,000 vehicles pass through the A50/A500 corridor every single day, but the road is slow and unreliable, with average rush hour speeds below 20 mph. The road…10 Oct 2024HANSARD Higher Education: StaffordshireI congratulate my hon. Friend on securing this debate. As he says, our area is blessed with many exemplary higher education institutions, many of which are connected by the…09 Oct 2024