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HANSARDState of Climate and NatureI was privileged to host a net zero roundtable in my constituency involving many people from a wide variety of backgrounds, who were all appalled to see net zero becoming a…14 Jul 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT5. I associate myself with the Home Secretary’s comments on 7/7. Recently, the town of Prudhoe was shocked when Islamophobic graffiti was found on a building. Such graffiti has…07 Jul 2025HANSARDEU Trade Agreement: Economic ImpactI am pleased that the agreement secured with our largest trading partner, the European Union, will make it easier for food and drink to be imported and exported. Will the…02 Jul 2025HANSARDEU Trade Agreement: Economic Impact2. What assessment he has made of the potential impact of the UK-EU trade agreement announced on 19 May 2025 on the economy in Northern Ireland.02 Jul 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT6. Towns in my constituency, such as Prudhoe and Haltwhistle, have lost access to bank branches—Prudhoe lost its Lloyds branch in May—and Hexham is due to lose two branches in…01 Jul 2025HANSARDDriven Grouse ShootingThe right hon. Gentleman is making an interesting speech. I was drawn to his comments about Scotland where, as this matter is devolved, there is a degree of…30 Jun 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT9. Given that as many as 35,000 Ukrainian children are still missing and are probably being held in occupied territory or in Russia, will the Minister assure us that the…30 Jun 2025HANSARDEngagementsQ6. Prudhoe community high school in my constituency was forced to relocate to Washington after its just over eight-year-old building, built under the previous Government, was…25 Jun 2025HANSARD Access to Banking Hubs: HertfordshireI thank the hon. Member for his part in this largely harmonious debate—although I challenge him briefly on which is the most beautiful constituency. I represent a constituency…25 Jun 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseFirst, can I welcome the huge investment that the Government are putting into social and affordable housing? As I have already raised in this House, residents in my constituency,…19 Jun 2025HANSARDFuture of the Gas GridIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Dame Siobhain. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Cannock Chase (Josh Newbury) on securing this important debate. I, too,…18 Jun 2025HANSARD Businesses in Rural AreasOn transport, it is not just buses but road infrastructure that is important for our communities and businesses, whether that is the Lord Crewe Arms in Blanchland, in the south of…18 Jun 2025HANSARDFarmed Animals: Cages and CratesWe need proper, targeted support that involves genuine conversations, and listening and engaging respectfully with those communities, as well as a trade policy that stands up to…16 Jun 2025HANSARDFarmed Animals: Cages and CratesIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship for the first time, Mr Mundell. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for North Ayrshire and Arran (Irene Campbell) on leading…16 Jun 2025HANSARDRegional GrowthI welcome the huge investment in the north-east under this Government. For a long time, rural Northumberland was ignored and held in contempt by the Conservatives. May I encourage…04 Jun 2025HANSARDViolence against Women and GirlsFor some families of victims, further review of release decisions can provide some solace, but it cannot do so for my constituent Doreen Soulsby. Her daughter’s murderer was…02 Jun 2025HANSARDViolence against Women and Girls8. What steps her Department is taking to help tackle violence against women and girls.02 Jun 2025HANSARDUK-EU SummitI congratulate the Prime Minister on a realistic, sober, sensible deal that will deliver for businesses in my constituency, including, through the SPS deal, those like…20 May 2025HANSARD School Buildings: Northumberland and NewcastleI am glad to have secured this important debate and to see the Members who have stayed in the Chamber and who share my concerns about the conditions of school buildings in…20 May 2025HANSARD School Buildings: Northumberland and NewcastleMy hon. Friend is absolutely right. Like him, I have done my best to visit as many schools in the constituency as I can—having said that, I can feel letters coming in from…20 May 2025