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HANSARDSupport for Creative IndustriesGrassroots venues in Newport such as The Cab and Le Pub, where the fan-led review was launched recently, are a vital part of our city’s creative industry, drawing thousands of…18 Jun 2026 · 2d agoHANSARD Business of the HouseAs a former history teacher, the Leader of the House will know that Newport was the site of the UK’s last armed insurrection. Every year in Newport, we honour and commemorate the…18 Jun 2026 · 2d agoHANSARDInfected Blood Compensation SchemeI too thank my hon. Friend the Member for Eltham and Chislehurst (Clive Efford) for his excellent and assiduous work on the APPG. The right hon. Member for East Hampshire (Damian…18 Jun 2026 · 2d agoHANSARDSteel TariffsAs the Minister knows, I represent Llanwern, which produces galvanised steel. I repeat my ask to the Minister to be mindful of the impact of the scale of the allocations for…17 Jun 2026 · 3d agoHANSARDTopical QuestionsT6. On top of its efforts to interfere in Armenian democracy, Russia is now using economic pressure through arbitrary trade restrictions in an effort to undermine Armenia’s…16 Jun 2026 · 4d agoHANSARDHigh StreetsThank you very much, Mr Speaker. Two thirds of businesses in Newport city centre are independent businesses, and it has been brilliant to see businesses such as Kingsway Market,…15 Jun 2026 · 5d agoHANSARDSteel Industry (Nationalisation) BillAlthough Plaid Cymru Members are not present, another Welsh Member is. With the Minister mentioning the available funding, I will take the opportunity to raise a topical matter…09 Jun 2026HANSARDSuicide Prevention StrategyFurther to the last question, my constituent Emma Webb’s 16-year-old daughter Brodie tragically took her own life in 2020. Since then, Emma has worked tirelessly to raise…09 Jun 2026HANSARD Steel Industry (Nationalisation) BillI very much welcome the Bill, which gives the Government new powers to intervene in the steel industry when doing so is in the public interest. I do so because I, alongside many…21 May 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseA number of constituents continue to really struggle as a result of Capita’s delays in processing their civil service pensions. Many of them have been retired for months without…21 May 2026HANSARDUK Steel StrategyThis is indeed a welcome and bold steel strategy, and it stands in direct contrast with what happened under the Conservative party, which never had one. I thank all the Ministers…19 Mar 2026HANSARDDefence Investment PlanThis Government are making a record investment in defence, and steelworkers in my constituency will want to be assured that we are committed to using as much UK steel as possible…16 Mar 2026HANSARDSpring ForecastThe rail fare freeze benefits constituents who have seen rail fares rise by 60% since 2010. Also, the recent announcement of two new railway stations in Newport East is warmly…03 Mar 2026HANSARDSt David’s Day and Welsh AffairsI wish a happy early St David’s day to all. I congratulate my constituency neighbour, my hon. Friend the Member for Newport West and Islwyn (Ruth Jones), on an excellent opening…26 Feb 2026HANSARDSt David’s Day and Welsh AffairsI will, and I know what my hon. Friend is going to say.26 Feb 2026HANSARDSt David’s Day and Welsh AffairsI thank my hon. Friend for being so generous, and indeed for the work she has done to carry that on—she has been relentless in this Chamber, at every single opportunity—and the…26 Feb 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsT7. City centre safety is a top concern of residents in Newport East, so I was pleased to hear from Gwent police last Friday that crime is coming down thanks to extra measures and…09 Feb 2026HANSARDBusiness and TradeLast week I met Community union representatives representing steelworkers across Wales, including in Llanwern—I draw attention to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial…08 Jan 2026HANSARDChristmas AdjournmentIt is good to see the Leader of the House personally responding to this debate; it shows the respect that he has for the House, which is much appreciated. We were talking…18 Dec 2025HANSARDEngagementsQ3. Ukraine is facing a fourth Christmas of war and loss. A Ukrainian family I met last week spoke movingly of the help and support they had received from our community in…17 Dec 2025