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HANSARD Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026I could not agree more with my hon. Friend. The number of volunteers speaks eloquently to the generosity of spirit in Glasgow, across Scotland and across our family of nations. We…10 Jun 2026HANSARD Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026Since I spoke, the police have explained more clearly some of the stuff that happened last night. Glasgow central mosque sits in the heart of my seat, and is somewhere that many…10 Jun 2026HANSARD Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Twigg. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Glasgow West (Patricia Ferguson) for securing this debate. A wonderful servant of…10 Jun 2026HANSARD Middle EastI welcome the Foreign Secretary’s statement. Though I appreciate that the ban on trade with illegal settlements may be complicated, it is our moral duty to overcome those…09 Jun 2026HANSARD Middle East: Economic ResponseI welcome my right hon. Friend’s statement, which is great news for the cafés and restaurants in my constituency, of which there are many, and for the very many showmen and women…21 May 2026HANSARD Middle EastThe Finance Minister of Israel, Smotrich, has alleged that an arrest warrant has been issued for him. He has said that this alleged arrest warrant is “a declaration of war”, and…21 May 2026HANSARD High Speed 2 ResetThis shocking overspend is equivalent to more than £1,000 per household in the United Kingdom. Families in my constituency and across Britain work very hard to earn money to pay…19 May 2026HANSARDDraft Major Sporting Events (Income Tax Exemption) (Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games) Regulations 2026It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Sir Alec. Our relationship with the people and countries of the Commonwealth is something to be cherished and developed. The…21 Apr 2026HANSARDEconomic Growth9. What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to support economic growth in Scotland.15 Apr 2026HANSARDEconomic GrowthGood transport is essential for economic growth, be it ferries to our wonderful islands, or their links from the west coast of Scotland to our airport, but after almost 20 years…15 Apr 2026HANSARD Knife CrimeI welcome the Labour Government’s focus on knife crime. One courageous family in my constituency lost their beloved boy, Kory, who was stabbed to death by a 13-year-old boy.…14 Apr 2026HANSARDMiddle East: Economic UpdateDoes my right hon. Friend agree that the essential truth is that the Government have introduced a package of measures to make the poorest families in Glasgow and across the United…24 Mar 2026HANSARDMiddle EastI pay tribute to the staff of the British embassies in Doha and across the middle east for their professional work in incredibly challenging circumstances. On a separate note, the…17 Mar 2026HANSARDYouth UnemploymentGlasgow has many brilliant young people who just want to work. They have been let down by the Tories and the SNP, with school standards plummeting and the refusal to fund the…17 Mar 2026HANSARD International Women’s DayI pay tribute to the hon. Member for Gorton and Denton (Hannah Spencer) for a profound speech. She used the phrase “our humanity is the same”, and there is a profound truth in…12 Mar 2026HANSARDFire Station ClosuresI thank the hon. Gentleman for securing this debate and paying tribute to the bravery of firefighters. As the Member of Parliament for Glasgow East, I wish to pay tribute to the…12 Mar 2026HANSARDMiddle East: Economic UpdateThe root cause of this issue in Britain is our excessive reliance on gas. That is why consumers in Glasgow East pay much more for their energy. The Conservatives had an offshore…09 Mar 2026HANSARDSpring ForecastI welcome the Chancellor’s commitment to reducing Government debt, the 95,000 children in Scotland being lifted out of poverty and the revival of Glasgow’s military shipyards,…03 Mar 2026HANSARDMiddle EastI refer the House to my declaration in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests and the fact that I am chair of the all-party parliamentary group on Qatar. I thank the Prime…02 Mar 2026HANSARDUniversal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) BillWill the Secretary of State give way?03 Feb 2026