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HANSARDDraft Digital Waste Tracking (England) Regulations 2026I congratulate the Government on the efforts being made on fly-tipping. We can quite often skirt over just how important these issues are, but in areas where fly-tipping is…16 Jun 2026 · 4d agoHANSARD Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) BillOn local government, there are clearly hundreds of local authorities, many of which are busy upgrading their systems. However, one thing that is not spoken about enough is the…16 Jun 2026 · 4d agoHANSARD Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) BillI have often said about the device that was found in the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government that unless someone is a member of staff, they cannot get to that…16 Jun 2026 · 4d agoHANSARDSocial Media Ban for Under-16sI welcome the ban on social media for under-16s. I wish we were not here, but the ban represents the failure of the social media platforms to get their house in order. It was…15 Jun 2026 · 5d agoHANSARD Legacy of Jo CoxIn her parliamentary career, my hon. Friend has dealt with a lot of hostility and a lot of hostile actions from malign forces, and she has always risen above it. However, she…11 Jun 2026HANSARD Legacy of Jo CoxIt is clear that extremists will capitalise on the anxiety, fear and frustration that people feel in the country, and on the everyday problems they face. People are facing…11 Jun 2026HANSARD Legacy of Jo CoxI will come on to social media and the way that division is amplified and monetised, and how bad behaviour is often rewarded more than being a good citizen in that debate. I am…11 Jun 2026HANSARD Legacy of Jo CoxIt is a pleasure to follow the reflections of my hon. Friend the Member for Neath and Swansea East (Carolyn Harris). It is in the nature of this place that, when called to rise to…11 Jun 2026HANSARDRailways BillI congratulate my hon. Friend for moving at such pace on this. I am sure that many commuters around the country will be pleased to see the progress. On devolution and the…10 Jun 2026HANSARDDefence Investment PlanThe defence investment plan is to be welcomed, and I appreciate that it covers more than just equipment—it talks about our people and the built estate. I have made representations…10 Jun 2026HANSARDMilburn Review: Interim ReportIs it not the truth that Governments just do not respect working-class jobs, like apprenticeships? Since the apprenticeship levy was brought in, the number of starts has dropped…02 Jun 2026HANSARD Costs for MotoristsThese are welcome announcements, and I welcome the Chief Secretary to her place. The Government have a very important convening power, and one thing that residents in Oldham raise…21 May 2026HANSARD Middle East: Economic ResponseI thank the Chancellor for her important statement, not least because the previous Government failed to act on HMRC mileage rates for the 14 years that they were in power,…21 May 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseHappy St George’s day to you, Mr Speaker, and to the House, and what better day is there to reflect that the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill will soon receive…23 Apr 2026HANSARD Knife CrimeIf we want to end the scourge of knife crime, we have to tackle supply, demand, enforcement, education and culture. Oldham has seen some of Greater Manchester’s highest numbers of…14 Apr 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMy constituents, Cassie and Ryan Claydon, suffered the loss of their unborn child, Matilda, at 36 weeks. Like every parent in England and Wales who goes through this trauma, they…26 Mar 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThis week, another life was taken in a road traffic collision in Royton, leaving another family devastated. Our borough saw eight people killed in 2024, the highest number in a…19 Mar 2026HANSARDYouth UnemploymentHappy St Patrick’s day to the House and to all across the country. The Secretary of State is absolutely to committed to this agenda, and that comes across in not just his words,…17 Mar 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseThere are around 430 farmer-owned co-operatives in the UK and around 150,000 farmer members, with a turnover of £10 billion a year. They deliver high quality food produced the…12 Mar 2026HANSARDHMRC Approved Mileage Rates1. What steps her Department is taking to ensure that HMRC approved mileage rates are up to date.10 Mar 2026