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HANSARDTopical QuestionsLast 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…11 Dec 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseMy constituent, Emma Webb’s, 16-year-old daughter, Brodie, tragically took her own life in 2020. Yesterday would have been her 22nd birthday. Since then, Emma has worked…11 Dec 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsWe have seen a year of protests in Georgia against democratic backsliding and crackdowns on political opponents, which are deeply concerning, including for those in Newport with…02 Dec 2025HANSARDFlooding: MonmouthshireMy constituency neighbour and very diligent representative, my hon. Friend the Member for Monmouthshire (Catherine Fookes), is as we speak in Abergavenny and will join the…19 Nov 2025HANSARDEnergy Costs: Support for BusinessesI very much welcome the increased help the Government are giving to energy-intensive industries such as Tata’s Llanwern works in my constituency through the increase to the…18 Nov 2025HANSARD Illegal Waste: Organised CrimeNewport council is prioritising tackling waste crime and fly-tipping, and we have seen a drop in incidents this year, as more fixed penalty notices are handed out. As others have…17 Nov 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseIt is the time of year when people are saving for Christmas, which is a reminder that, years ago, thousands of savers lost tens of millions of pounds when the Christmas savings…13 Nov 2025HANSARD Remembrance Day: Armed ForcesLike all hon. Members, I had the honour this weekend of being part of a local remembrance service. As always, Newport cenotaph was hugely well attended by veterans, service…11 Nov 2025HANSARDWorkforce SkillsI recently visited Premier Forest Products in Newport to learn more about the vocational training and employment opportunities that the business is offering to care-experienced…27 Oct 2025HANSARDCrime in City CentresI was pleased to see Newport city council announce last week £300,000 for new CCTV in our city centre, and I commend the work of trading standards, whose efforts have seized…15 Sept 2025HANSARDCrime in City Centres6. What steps her Department is taking to help tackle crime in city centres.15 Sept 2025HANSARDSpeciality Steel UK: InsolvencyLike others, I very much appreciate the support being given today and the wider work being done on energy prices, procurement and more. By complete contrast, the Conservative…02 Sept 2025HANSARDPoverty ReductionAfter visiting businesses in Newport East this summer, I know that there is a high demand for companies—including Thames Valley Construction, which I visited—to train more…01 Sept 2025HANSARD Middle EastOn Friday, the UN reported that 800 people had been killed near aid sites in Gaza over the past six weeks. Over the weekend, yet again, 100 people died just seeking food and…21 Jul 2025HANSARDEngagementsThis morning in Westminster Hall, Centenary Action presented sashes handmade by a team of wonderful women working out of ReMake Newport to every one of our 264 women MPs to mark…02 Jul 2025HANSARDMiddle EastI thank the Foreign Secretary for the statement and acknowledge, as many constituents have this week, the intense diplomatic efforts of his teams in ever-changing and…23 Jun 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseLike many hon. Members across the House, I have leaseholders in properties in Newport East managed by FirstPort who have seen their service charges dramatically increase—in one…15 May 2025HANSARD Middle East UpdateI thank the Minister for coming to the House this afternoon to give this update, and for his strong opposition to the proposed expansion of Israel’s military operation.…06 May 2025HANSARD Energy Grid ResilienceSAE Renewables is establishing a new battery storage facility, repurposing an old coal-fired power station in Newport, which, when complete, will have the capacity to be one of…30 Apr 2025HANSARDBrexit: Economic ImpactCloser collaboration between the UK and the EU on defence and defence spending is an important part of strengthening our relationship and will be important for the Welsh economy,…30 Apr 2025