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HANSARDHigh Street Shops: Illicit ActivityIt is a pleasure to speak under your chairship, Mr Dowd. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Halesowen (Alex Ballinger) for securing this important debate. This is an issue that…17 Jun 2026 · 3d agoHANSARDHigh Street Shops: Illicit ActivityI thank my hon. Friend, who is a huge champion of that cause and who did so much work on it before entering this House, and I echo his comments. We need joined-up action across…17 Jun 2026 · 3d agoHANSARDIllegal High Street Trading7. What steps her Department is taking to help tackle illegal trading on high streets.08 Jun 2026HANSARDIllegal High Street TradingWe welcome the creation of the Government’s high street organised crime unit, and in particular its focus on strengthened partnership working between enforcement agencies. In…08 Jun 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsT2. Happy St George’s day, Mr Speaker. The covid-19 inquiry exposed how long covid was repeatedly dismissed, despite its lasting impact on nearly 2 million people, including me.…23 Apr 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseAs Members will know, this week Parliament welcomed Prestur, the wonderful Icelandic horse showcasing the value of animal-assisted and community-based support for neurodivergent…23 Apr 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillWhen people talk about feeling safe where they live, they are talking not about spreadsheets or crime statistics, but about whether they feel okay walking home at night, whether…14 Apr 2026HANSARD Social Enterprises and Community OwnershipI beg to move, That this House has considered social enterprises and community ownership. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Sir John. When people make speeches about…18 Mar 2026HANSARD Social Enterprises and Community OwnershipMy hon. Friend is a great advocate for the co-operative movement, whose birthplace is in his constituency. I absolutely agree with him—there is more the Government can do to…18 Mar 2026HANSARD Social Enterprises and Community OwnershipThat is exactly what this debate is about: hearing about initiatives that are thriving all over the country, bringing them together, and creating the support that those…18 Mar 2026HANSARD Social Enterprises and Community OwnershipI spoke very broadly about the value of social enterprise and community ownership, but to hear individual stories from across the country just shows the power that they have and…18 Mar 2026HANSARDSchool SEND Provision22. What steps she is taking to improve SEND provision in schools.02 Mar 2026HANSARDSchool SEND ProvisionFamilies in Leigh and Atherton are exhausted from constantly fighting for the SEND support their children need, so I welcome the White Paper’s proposals, including individual…02 Mar 2026HANSARDHospitality SectorA lot of the hospitality small and medium-sized enterprises in my constituency start out as market traders. As we know, our markets are a vital part of our identity and central to…29 Jan 2026HANSARD ADHD DiagnosisIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms Vaz. I rise to speak as chair of the APPG on ADHD. As someone from a neurodiverse—or, as we call it, neuro-spicy—household, I…20 Jan 2026HANSARD Digital IDI thank the Minister for his announcement about the changes to digital ID. As a neighbouring MP, he will know that I recently held a public meeting in Leigh and Atherton, and…15 Jan 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseThank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. Last week I visited Howe Bridge leisure centre to meet sensei Billy Higgins and watch one of his much-loved karate sessions. There are too many…15 Jan 2026HANSARDADHD Services10. What steps his Department is taking to improve ADHD services.13 Jan 2026HANSARDADHD ServicesI declare an interest as the chair of the all-party parliament group on ADHD. ADHD providers estimate that untreated ADHD could cost the economy £11.2 billion over the next…13 Jan 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseLike others, to mark Parliament Week I had the pleasure of visiting Leigh Church of England primary school and hearing directly from students about their campaign to support…04 Dec 2025