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HANSARDEngagementsLast week, Members from across this House and the other place felt compelled to write to Jo Boydell, the chief executive of Travelodge, following reports that in 2022 staff in one…11 Mar 2026HANSARDLocal MuseumsI thank my hon. Friend for his contribution; I think he may have had a sneak peek at my speech, as that is just what I am coming to. Let me give a huge shout-out to the Brunel…05 Mar 2026HANSARDLocal MuseumsI beg to move, That this House has considered the contribution of local museums. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms Lewell. Colleagues will know that I am…05 Mar 2026HANSARDLocal MuseumsDoes the hon. Gentleman not think that political activism is part of our nation’s story and of local history in certain places? The People’s History Museum in Manchester springs…05 Mar 2026HANSARDLocal MuseumsI thank all Members who have taken part in today’s debate. I appreciate their time, and I am sure that VisitBritain will contact us shortly about our commissions. We have had a…05 Mar 2026HANSARDLocal MuseumsI agree; it is really important to make sure that those museums are properly funded. As the hon. Member will be aware, they run by and large on voluntary efforts and voluntary…05 Mar 2026HANSARDCost of Living6. What steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help reduce the cost of living in Wales.04 Mar 2026HANSARDCost of LivingWages and inward investment are up, economic inactivity is down and interest rates have been cut six times. Labour’s plan to lower the cost of living is clearly working, but we…04 Mar 2026HANSARDSchools White Paper: Every Child Achieving and ThrivingI would like to declare an interest: I have the honour of being a parent of a disabled child who has an EHCP. I very much welcome the Secretary of State’s statement. It is a true…23 Feb 2026HANSARDWoodland CreationI am grateful to the hon. Lady for mentioning biomass power, as I have a specific issue in my constituency, where the fuel that is used to power a biomass generator has…11 Feb 2026HANSARDWoodland CreationI thank the hon. Gentleman for his intervention. It is key to recognise the role that farmers can play in rewilding and embracing biodiversity. In Thurrock, there are farmers who…11 Feb 2026HANSARDWoodland CreationThe Minister will not have failed to notice the spectacular redwoods at Wakehurst on her visit there. Will she support Forestry England’s measures to make sure that one in five…11 Feb 2026HANSARDWoodland CreationIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms Lewell. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Milton Keynes North (Chris Curtis) on securing the debate. Like many…11 Feb 2026HANSARD First 1,000 Days of LifeIt was a pleasure to serve under the chairmanship of my hon. Friend during our Committee’s inquiry into the first 1,000 days of life. I was particularly struck by how, at this…29 Jan 2026HANSARDMedical Training (Prioritisation) BillPeople are the backbone of our NHS, and I am incredibly grateful to the healthcare staff who work in it, particularly in Thurrock, and who care tirelessly every day, often in…27 Jan 2026HANSARDUK Bus ManufacturingEnsignbus, which operates in my constituency, is not a bus manufacturer per se, but it repurposes buses and is looking to get into the repowering of buses that have finished their…27 Jan 2026HANSARDKey Stage 1 CurriculumIt is a pleasure to see you in the Chair, Mrs Barker. I extend my congratulations to the campaigners for securing this debate, and particularly to the 442 people in my…26 Jan 2026HANSARDNHS 10-year Workforce PlanUnfortunately, my constituency is not unique in seeing long waits for diagnosis of neurodiversity. From 18 to 24 months is the expected waiting time in Thurrock, and some have to…13 Jan 2026HANSARDSocial Media: Non-consensual Sexual DeepfakesMay I add my voice to those expressing shock at those somehow equating the holding to account of people who enable and profiteer from the production of sexual abuse images of…12 Jan 2026HANSARD Therapeutic Play and Children’s HealthcareRecently, my daughter had an in-patient stay, and I saw a Starlight notice on the door of the playroom. Having met Starlight, it gave me quite a lot of confidence. In fact, thanks…06 Jan 2026