Contributions
991 recent contributions in Hansard
HANSARDSir David Amess Summer AdjournmentIt is a great pleasure to close the Sir David Amess Adjournment debate on behalf of the Opposition, in which we have heard a great many excellent contributions from across the…16 Jul 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseChurches are important historical buildings and are often at the heart of our local communities. Labour stopped the last Conservative Government’s VAT scheme, which helped to…16 Jul 2026HANSARDNew Nuclear Energy ProjectsMany of my constituents work at Torness power station and are deeply disappointed that the SNP Government are blocking new nuclear development in Scotland. Does the Secretary of…15 Jul 2026HANSARD A1: North NorthumberlandIt is a pleasure to speak in this important debate, and I congratulate my neighbour the hon. Member for North Northumberland (David Smith) on securing it. I understand that a…15 Jul 2026HANSARD A1: North NorthumberlandThe hon. Gentleman makes an important point. Part of the reason why the Scottish Government have not invested in the route—I notice that none of the Scottish National party…15 Jul 2026HANSARD A1: North NorthumberlandThe Minister said that National Highways is engaging with the Scottish Government, but it is really important that there is engagement at ministerial level. There is cross-party…15 Jul 2026HANSARDSupport for Pig FarmersIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Christopher. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Gordon and Buchan (Harriet Cross) on securing the debate. We do…14 Jul 2026HANSARDIllegal Immigrants: Offshore Detention and DeportationMy hon. Friend is absolutely right: it is about a sense of fairness. The system is not working in the best interests of our constituents, and I am sure that his 1,138 constituents…13 Jul 2026HANSARDIllegal Immigrants: Offshore Detention and DeportationI beg to move, That this House has considered e-petition 737105 relating to offshore detention and deportation of illegal immigrants. It is a pleasure to see you in the Chair, Mr…13 Jul 2026HANSARDIllegal Immigrants: Offshore Detention and DeportationI am not used to having 90 minutes to speak, but I promise not to detain colleagues long. I thank all Members who took part, particularly the hon. Member for Great Yarmouth…13 Jul 2026HANSARDPig Farmers6. What steps she is taking to support pig farmers.09 Jul 2026HANSARDPig FarmersWill the Minister join me in praising all of our fantastic pig farmers—including Adam Marshall from Berwickshire—who do an incredible job in very difficult circumstances? The…09 Jul 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe cost of heating oil remains a major concern for many residents in the Borders, particularly as families plan for the autumn and winter. The Government promised to cut energy…07 Jul 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsT1. If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.07 Jul 2026HANSARDPublic Office Disqualification: Terrorism OffencesI am grateful to the right hon. Gentleman for making that point. I will come on to that individual’s case shortly, but I do share his concerns. Indeed, there were cross-party…06 Jul 2026HANSARDPublic Office Disqualification: Terrorism OffencesI beg to move, That this House has considered e-petition 759385 relating to disqualification from election candidacy for terrorism convictions. It is a pleasure to serve with you…06 Jul 2026HANSARDPublic Office Disqualification: Terrorism OffencesI am grateful for that point. That is accurate, but the fact that anybody would want to vote for a convicted terrorist does raise serious questions, which I think we should be…06 Jul 2026HANSARDPublic Office Disqualification: Terrorism OffencesI thank all the Members who participated in this important debate, particularly the hon. Member for Birmingham Northfield (Laurence Turner), my hon. Friend the Member for Keighley…06 Jul 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsT5. Yesterday, I asked the Prime Minister to launch an inquiry into the Peter Murrell scandal, because the SNP Government in Scotland refuse to do so. The High Court judge said…25 Jun 2026HANSARDEngagementsQ12. May I start by wishing Scotland well in their match tonight against Brazil?Following the conviction of former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell for embezzlement, serious…24 Jun 2026