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HANSARDLord MandelsonNo matter which party we represent, no matter what deeply held differences we have and no matter how different our beliefs, everyone in this Chamber—indeed, anyone who serves the…04 Feb 2026HANSARDLord MandelsonMy right hon. Friend is right. The Prime Minister’s position, particularly after his remarks during Prime Minister’s questions earlier, raises serious questions about what he knew…04 Feb 2026HANSARDLord MandelsonThe obvious question that stems from the hon. Lady’s point is why on earth the Prime Minister made that appointment when there was so much information about the toxic nature of…04 Feb 2026HANSARDEngagementsQ7. The Scottish press is full of stories about the plot by Scottish Labour MPs to bring down the Prime Minister. One Scottish Labour MP said he is terrible, another Scottish…28 Jan 2026HANSARDMobile Phones and Social Media: Use by ChildrenI have heard from literally hundreds of parents and teachers in the Scottish Borders who want social media to be banned for under-16s. We all know that these apps are addictive…20 Jan 2026HANSARDChinese EmbassyWhat does that mean?20 Jan 2026HANSARDChinese EmbassyThe Government’s decision to approve China’s spy embassy is utterly wrong and puts national security at risk. Now that the embassy has been approved, if—or rather when—we get…20 Jan 2026HANSARDSale of FireworksI pay tribute to my constituent Julie McMillan, who has emailed me with her concerns about fireworks every year for the 19 years that I have been a Member of this place or of the…19 Jan 2026HANSARDSale of FireworksThe Minister is being exceptionally generous with her time. The reality is that we will be back here again this time next year, because there will be another petition calling for…19 Jan 2026HANSARDFood InflationI congratulate the hon. Lady on securing this important debate. She is right to highlight the issue of inflation, especially food inflation, but does she also recognise that…15 Jan 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseThe Scottish Borders are being inundated with new energy infrastructure projects. SNP Ministers in Edinburgh blame the Labour Government here, and the Labour Government here blame…15 Jan 2026HANSARDNew TownsThe hon. Member is making an excellent speech about the importance of new towns. I was brought up just outside Kilwinning, which is part of the Irvine new town in Ayrshire. She…15 Jan 2026HANSARD Digital IDOh! Thank you very much, Madam Deputy Speaker. We do not want digital ID. It will cost billions of pounds and it should be scrapped completely. Despite what the Minister said, I…15 Jan 2026HANSARDNew Palace Yard ProjectFrankly, a cost of £62 million for the New Palace Yard project is eye-watering. Most of our constituents will find that outrageous, particularly given that it is not fit for…15 Jan 2026HANSARDFood InflationDuring this debate, much discussion has been about food banks. It is important that we also recognise food larders—I have a number in my constituency —where large shops and…15 Jan 2026HANSARDNew Palace Yard Project7. What assessment the Commission has made of whether the New Palace Yard project will be completed within its budget.15 Jan 2026HANSARD Finance (No. 2) BillI am grateful to the hon. Member for making that point, but by any measure the Scottish economy is not doing well. Scotland is, by any definition, the most highly taxed part of…13 Jan 2026HANSARD Finance (No. 2) BillWill the Minister give way?13 Jan 2026HANSARD Finance (No. 2) BillAs the hon. Member will know, the Scottish Government announced their Budget today. I am sure he is aware of the comments from UKHospitality Scotland’s executive director, who…13 Jan 2026HANSARD Finance (No. 2) BillIt is a privilege to speak in this debate. I want to speak about the pub and hospitality sector in my constituency in the Scottish Borders, but also more broadly about the impact…13 Jan 2026