Contributions
230 recent contributions in Hansard
HANSARD Seasonal Hospitality Businesses in Coastal AreasIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Stuart. I congratulate the hon. Member for Isle of Wight East (Joe Robertson) on securing this important debate on Government…03 Jun 2026HANSARDGeneral Strike Centenary CommemorationsI thank my hon. Friend for that important intervention. I will come on to exactly that point about the importance of solidarity. The next nine days became the largest expression…03 Jun 2026HANSARDGeneral Strike Centenary CommemorationsI sincerely thank my hon. Friend for bringing that story to the House and commemorating the memory of her family member. What an incredible story to share with the House. Although…03 Jun 2026HANSARD Seasonal Hospitality Businesses in Coastal AreasI would have a busy diary if I said yes to everyone in the room, but I will take the hon Gentleman’s kind invitation away with me. He will know about our recent announcements on…03 Jun 2026HANSARDGeneral Strike Centenary CommemorationsI congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Birmingham Northfield (Laurence Turner) on securing this debate on commemorations for the centenary of the 1926 general strike—a…03 Jun 2026HANSARD Seasonal Hospitality Businesses in Coastal AreasI am always happy to hear suggestions of how we can do things better and raise awareness of the support that is available. I am really happy to take the hon. Gentleman’s points on…03 Jun 2026HANSARDReform of Zero-hours and Similar ContractsOur plan to make work pay will modernise our employment rights legislation, extending the employment protections already given by the best British companies to millions more…02 Jun 2026HANSARDOpt-out Collective Actions RegimeAs the right hon. Gentleman knows, the PACCAR review involves complex issues, and it is important that we take the time needed to get it right. Great care is being taken to ensure…21 May 2026HANSARDTicket ResellingThe hon. Member will know that since the Government published our response to the consultation on the resale of live event tickets, we have been working tirelessly to prepare new…21 May 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsIt was a pleasure to meet the hon. Member and the hospitality sector in her constituency recently. There are a wide range of factors when introducing new tax reliefs, and they…21 May 2026HANSARDTicket ResellingI thank my hon. Friend for her work on this issue; I know that it has been close to her heart for many years. That is why we have committed to publishing a draft secondary…21 May 2026HANSARDPubs: BromsgroveI understand that rising energy prices and the wider supply chain effects can place particular strain on sectors such as pubs and the wider hospitality sector, which often rely on…21 May 2026HANSARDHospitality IndustryThe Government recognise the vital role that hospitality plays in keeping high streets vibrant, driving footfall, supporting local jobs and sustaining town centre services. We…21 May 2026HANSARDPubs: BromsgrovePubs in Bromsgrove are vital to the local economy, supporting jobs and bringing communities together. I welcome success stories such as the Gate at Bournheath being named…21 May 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsPubs in the hon. Member’s constituency and nationwide are so important to day-to-day community life, and we are mindful of the challenges that they have faced in recent years. The…21 May 2026HANSARDEmployment Rights Act 2025The hon. Member will know the stats and the results that we have seen in the economy this year, particularly on growth. I am glad that he references youth unemployment, which is a…21 May 2026HANSARDOpt-out Collective Actions RegimeThe Government call for evidence on the opt-out collective actions regime closed in October last year, with almost 100 responses received. I welcome the input stakeholders have…21 May 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsWe recognise the vital contribution of hospitality businesses in the UK, including pubs in Carlisle, to supporting local employment and sustaining high streets and communities.…21 May 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsBoosting opportunity and tackling youth unemployment in every area remains a priority, and helping young people into work is crucial for that. We know that some people value that…21 May 2026HANSARDEmployment Rights Act 2025This Government are absolutely clear that economic growth is a top priority. We are also absolutely clear that we cannot build the foundation for a strong economy with people in…21 May 2026