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HANSARDCriminal Justice System: Support for Men and BoysI am sure that the House will join me in paying tribute to the former Minister for victims, the hon. Member for Pontypridd (Alex Davies-Jones), for her amazing work. I wish the…19 May 2026HANSARDAutism: EmploymentConservative-run East Sussex county council has shut down its CLASS+ service, which supported people with autism towards independent futures, including with employment. With…29 Apr 2026HANSARDDunmurry Police Station AttackI pay tribute to the courage of the delivery driver and to PSNI officers, whose bravery saved lives in this deplorable attack. I also want to use this opportunity to pay tribute…27 Apr 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsIn February, Capita said to Eastbourne resident Keith that his civil service pension would be paid by March. By March, it said his pension would be paid in April. Now it says that…23 Apr 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseTwenty-four-year-old Eastbournian Chanté Lloyd-Buckingham was tragically found dead in her supported accommodation in the town in 2024, amid grave concerns about the quality of…23 Apr 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsT4. Eastbourne headteachers have expressed grave concerns about the impact of the new Ofsted framework on staff wellbeing, and its punishing impact on schools in deprived areas.…20 Apr 2026HANSARD Women’s Health StrategyI commend the Minister on this women’s health strategy, and particularly on action 59, which is to invest in the women’s maternity and neonatal estate. I am also grateful to the…16 Apr 2026HANSARDListed Places of Worship Grant SchemeSt Mary’s church in Old Town in Eastbourne is a grade I listed church that was built in the 12th century. A recent survey has revealed that the roof and east window are in urgent…16 Apr 2026HANSARDGrassroots Music VenuesEastbourne’s historical bandstand is set to reopen this summer after a refurbishment programme. Mr Speaker, I would like to invite you to come and celebrate with us as our guest…16 Apr 2026HANSARDGrassroots Music Venues6. What steps she is taking to support grassroots music venues.16 Apr 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsConservative-run East Sussex county council has a vendetta against local businesses. Most recently, it placed an enormous storage crate outside the Dickens Tea Cottage, which will…13 Apr 2026HANSARDEngagementsFurther to that point of order, Mr Speaker. I have given advance notice to you and the hon. Member for Clacton (Nigel Farage). There is an important tradition and custom in this…25 Mar 2026HANSARDPrivate Sea Defences: ChargesSovereign Harbour in Eastbourne is the only marina of its kind in Europe; thousands of residents, rather than the Government, have to cover the cost of sea defences through an…19 Mar 2026HANSARDPrivate Sea Defences: Charges1. If she will make an assessment of the potential merits of reviewing private sea defence charges.19 Mar 2026HANSARDRoyal Mail: PerformanceThe Royal Mail leadership is failing our hard-working posties and failing Eastbourne. Eastbournians are missing vital medical appointments because letters from doctors have…18 Mar 2026HANSARDPension Credit Entitlement: VeteransThe Minister will remember that Pauline was a veteran who was awarded military compensation for injuries sustained in her service, but that led to her pension credit being cut…09 Mar 2026HANSARDPension Credit Entitlement: Veterans1. If he will make an estimate of the potential cost to the public purse of disregarding the war pension scheme and the armed forces compensation scheme for the purpose of…09 Mar 2026HANSARD Consular AssistanceA statement on consular assistance is no time for party political attacks. That does a disservice to hard-working officials such as Sarah Taylor, who has been doing amazing work,…05 Mar 2026HANSARDNHS Capital SpendingThank you, Mr Western. I was half expecting to hear “Luke Babarinde”, but we got there in the end. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Carshalton and Wallington (Bobby Dean) for…04 Mar 2026HANSARD Representation of the People BillDoes the hon. Member agree that what also fuels the division and the attacks on politicians is when some individuals, including Members of this House, express that they are driven…02 Mar 2026