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HANSARD National Security (State Threats) BillAs everybody in this House knows full well, protecting our national security is always the first duty of any Government, and we have heard a consensus on that today. The reality…17 Jun 2026 · 3d agoHANSARD National Security (State Threats) BillI thank the right hon. Gentleman for his intervention. He makes a powerful point on AI. I was about to set out that we are already engaged in new legislative tools in this regard,…17 Jun 2026 · 3d agoHANSARDPublic Service ReformThanks to this Government’s investment in public services, Northern Ireland received a record funding settlement in the spending review. Given that settlement and the extra…03 Jun 2026HANSARDPublic Service Reform8. What steps he is taking to support public service reform in Northern Ireland.03 Jun 2026HANSARDArmed Forces BillI thank everybody involved in bringing the Bill to this point today, particularly Ministers and members of the Select Committee on the Armed Forces Bill. It has been a serious…02 Jun 2026HANSARDArmed Forces BillAs ever, the hon. Member speaks up not just for his constituents, but for the welfare of the armed forces community in Northern Ireland, and I am sure this Government will treat…02 Jun 2026HANSARDChild Sexual Offender DataThe hon. Member is making a very clear and reasoned argument. Does he agree that everyone here cares deeply about this horrific crime, and that we should be thinking about how we…01 Jun 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsAs my ministerial Friends will know, MBDA, which makes the Storm Shadow missiles used in Ukraine, has doubled its workforce in my constituency since 2010 and is investing £4.8…01 Jun 2026HANSARD Youth JusticeI recently hosted a screening of a short film called “The Orphan”, a dramatisation of a boy being caught up in county lines activity. It was directed by Leo Powell and supported…18 May 2026HANSARDDebate on the AddressI congratulate my hon. Friends the Members for Bradford West (Naz Shah) and for Harlow (Chris Vince). The hon. Member for Bradford West gave us a personal tale of strength through…13 May 2026HANSARDDebate on the AddressThe hon. Gentleman says that voters want more of Reform. We have had lots of Reform councillors elected in the past year, and we have had a Reform councillor in my patch of…13 May 2026HANSARDPark Home OwnersIt is a pleasure to see you in the Chair, Sir Alec. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Rushcliffe (James Naish) on securing this debate. For residents of park homes in…28 Apr 2026HANSARDSecurity VettingMembers of the public watching this matter will have been baffled by all the speculation about who said what and when, so I thank the Prime Minister for his calm and clear answers…20 Apr 2026HANSARDEuro 20281. What steps her Department is taking to help ensure that hosting UEFA Euro 2028 supports communities.16 Apr 2026HANSARDEuro 2028Our fantastic English Football League club, Stevenage FC, is pushing for promotion to the championship, and its community foundation has delivered nearly £10.7 million of social…16 Apr 2026HANSARDPolice FederationI pay tribute to my hon. Friend’s experience and advocacy of police officers throughout the country. In my constituency, local officers from the federation have been supporting…15 Apr 2026HANSARD Student LoansOne more time.18 Mar 2026HANSARD Student LoansI respectfully disagree with the right hon. Gentleman. He took me to task on transport; I come from a constituency where we desperately need more bus services. That is why we now…18 Mar 2026HANSARD Student LoansThis Opposition debate brings to mind the old proverb that the best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago, and the second-best time is today. During this debate, we have heard from…18 Mar 2026HANSARD Student LoansI thank the hon. Lady for her intervention. [Hon. Members: “Right honourable.”] Yes, right honourable —I remember her time as Chief Whip. Like her, I did not have the burdens that…18 Mar 2026