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HANSARDEU RelationsAfter years of closed doors under the Conservative party, I warmly welcome this Labour Government’s landmark deal with the European Union and the opportunities that it will open…05 Jun 2025HANSARD Free School MealsToday, I am thinking of the teacher from my constituency who told me that they had to keep cereal bars in their office for children who came to school hungry. That is the legacy…05 Jun 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT8. As this Labour Government deliver a national youth strategy and open a network of Young Futures hubs, what assurances will the Minister give that the Department will learn…22 May 2025HANSARDUK-EU SummitI thank the Prime Minister for his statement, and I warmly welcome this landmark deal with the European Union. I welcome in particular the commitment to work towards a youth…20 May 2025HANSARD Youth ServicesI thank my hon. Friend the Member for Croydon East (Natasha Irons) for securing the debate. Far be it from me to come to the Chamber and speak only about myself, but I want to…15 May 2025HANSARDEducational Opportunities in Semi-rural AreasI thank my hon. Friend for his intervention; I completely agree that this presents an acute challenge in many semi-rural areas like ours. Spiralling house prices and a lack of…07 May 2025HANSARDEducational Opportunities in Semi-rural AreasI agree. I often talk about public transport in terms of not just getting people to places but connecting people with opportunity. That is absolutely how it should function.…07 May 2025HANSARDEducational Opportunities in Semi-rural AreasI thank all hon. Members for their very insightful contributions this afternoon. I attempted to list everyone’s constituency, but there are too many for the time I have, which is…07 May 2025HANSARDEducational Opportunities in Semi-rural AreasI beg to move, That this House has considered the matter of tackling barriers to educational opportunities in semi-rural areas. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship,…07 May 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseNext week, residents will be turning out at events across Hertford and Stortford to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day, and I am looking forward to joining them. As we approach…01 May 2025HANSARDParkinson’s Awareness MonthI thank my hon. Friend the Member for Dunfermline and Dollar (Graeme Downie) for securing this important debate and for his eloquent speech. There was not a word that I would…01 May 2025HANSARD Irish Republican Alleged IncitementThe comments made by this group are chilling and disgusting, and they risk dragging our politics and our country to a very dangerous place. I echo the comments of my hon. Friend…29 Apr 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [Lords]I welcome the opportunity to contribute to the debate on this important piece of legislation and what it will mean for football fans in Hertford and Stortford, thousands of whom…28 Apr 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT6. We know that young people are at the sharp end of the mental health crisis, so can the Minister update the House on the progress his Department is making on our manifesto…28 Apr 2025HANSARD EU Trading RelationshipMy hon. Friend is making a fantastic speech. I declare an interest as a UK citizen under 30. Does he agree that the upcoming EU-UK summit on 19 May provides an ideal opportunity…24 Apr 2025HANSARD Ukraine UpdateI know that my constituents, not least the Ukrainian families who have found safety in our community, will have been horrified by Russia’s conduct over Easter. Does the Secretary…22 Apr 2025HANSARDSupporting Local GrowthLocal high streets such as those in Hertford and Stortford are the beating heart of our communities, and they power economic growth. I welcome the fact that the Government are…07 Apr 2025HANSARDSupporting Local Growth12. What recent progress her Department has made on supporting growth in local areas.07 Apr 2025HANSARD Access to Sport: PE in SchoolsI thank my hon. Friend the Member for Stafford (Leigh Ingham) for securing this debate. I will say from the outset that sport and PE was not my favourite part of the school week,…03 Apr 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseJohn Staines has volunteered with Hertford Town football club for 30 years, and he has been a fan for 60 years. To mark his 93rd birthday, he wants to see 1,000 people attend…03 Apr 2025