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HANSARDSeasonal WorkThe hon. Gentleman is making an interesting speech. On his point about risk, Conservative Members always look at that through the lens of the employer. There are, of course,…10 Dec 2025HANSARDSeasonal WorkDoes the hon. Lady accept that more 18 to 24-year-olds are in employment than a year ago—210,000 more, according to the November labour force survey? The story of doom and gloom…10 Dec 2025HANSARDSeasonal WorkMy hon. Friend is making an excellent speech. Did she notice yesterday that the Leader of the Opposition said that she did not want the national minimum wage to increase at all?…10 Dec 2025HANSARDSeasonal WorkMy hon. Friend, who continues to make an excellent speech, has referred to unfair dismissal. I think it worth putting on record that much of the debate over recent hours, days and…10 Dec 2025HANSARDSeasonal WorkIt did not carry all the way to me.10 Dec 2025HANSARDSeasonal WorkI thank the hon. Gentleman for giving way. Hon. Members—10 Dec 2025HANSARDSupport for Entrepreneurs13. What steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to support entrepreneurs.09 Dec 2025HANSARDSupport for EntrepreneursIn my constituency, I can combine rugby and gin, so I am grateful to the Chancellor for the measures in her Budget to help the hospitality trade and small businesses. Following,…09 Dec 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsI have been campaigning for a youth hub and working with officials in the DWP and local councils to try to secure a much-needed youth hub in Rugby. Does my right hon. Friend agree…08 Dec 2025HANSARDRestriction of Jury TrialsDoes the Minister recall that the right hon. Member for Newark (Robert Jenrick) was chastised by the Office for Statistics Regulation when he was Housing Secretary? Does she…08 Dec 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT1. If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.08 Dec 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseWill the Leader of the House join me in congratulating schools and youth groups in my constituency for their phenomenal 53 engagements with UK Parliament Week? It is not a…04 Dec 2025HANSARDChina: Threat to UK InterestsChina clearly poses national security threats. It is also one of our largest trading partners and one of the biggest economies in the world, so does the Foreign Secretary agree…02 Dec 2025HANSARD Angiolini InquiryPart 2 of the Angiolini inquiry notes that women and girls do not feel safe in public spaces due to the behaviour of predatory men. Does the Minister agree that “predatory” does…02 Dec 2025HANSARD Government ProcurementI thank my hon. Friend for bringing this important subject to the House. Will he join me in welcoming the announcement that is hot off the press this evening from the Cabinet…02 Dec 2025HANSARD Budget ResolutionsThe hon. Gentleman is a decent man and I like him a lot, but he seems a little fixated on this point. My right hon. Friend the Chancellor has taken difficult economic and fiscal…26 Nov 2025HANSARD Budget ResolutionsThis Labour Budget safeguards the priorities of the British people: protecting our NHS, reducing national debt, and easing the cost of living. There is no better lens through…26 Nov 2025HANSARD Budget ResolutionsI am a Labour MP and I vote with the Government—it is as simple as that. Lifting 450,000 children out of poverty is the biggest reduction in child poverty over a Parliament since…26 Nov 2025HANSARD COP30During a stimulating discussion with the highly informed students of Ashlawn school in Rugby yesterday, I mentioned COP30 as an example of how global politics is highly relevant…25 Nov 2025HANSARDG20 and UkraineI strongly welcome the Prime Minister’s emphasis on a just and lasting peace. Does he agree that while it is noble to want the fighting to stop, that can always be achieved in any…25 Nov 2025