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HANSARD Humanitarian Situation in SudanI agree with my hon. Friend that that is what is at stake here—I am sure the Minister will say more. I think that we are looking at that atrocity prevention strategy and we need…22 Jul 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsLast week, I heard from a mum who applied for an EHCP for her son in December and was told it would be ready in June. She has now been informed by Buckinghamshire council that he…21 Jul 2025HANSARD Middle EastNajwa Ahmed Fathi Radwan and Mohammed Hassan Yousef Daoud are just two of the tens of thousands of Palestinian children who have been killed in Gaza. Many of their names were read…21 Jul 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseLast week, I had the pleasure of meeting Martyn Waters to discuss the closure of Cublington’s only and much-loved pub, the Unicorn. Martyn is working hard with the community to…17 Jul 2025HANSARDSEND Provision: South-east EnglandIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Sir Edward. In the 12 months since I was elected as the Member for Aylesbury and the villages, I have been struck again and again…15 Jul 2025HANSARD Giving Every Child the Best Start in LifeI join others in hugely welcoming today’s announcement. I will get straight on the case and urge Buckinghamshire council to prioritise Aylesbury for a Best Start family hub, given…07 Jul 2025HANSARD Absent Voting (Elections in Scotland and Wales) BillI do agree. It is exactly that: if we are going to rebuild trust in democracy, that has to start with elections, and with a voting system that people have faith in. We have…04 Jul 2025HANSARD Absent Voting (Elections in Scotland and Wales) BillI commend my hon. Friend the Member for Edinburgh North and Leith (Tracy Gilbert) for bringing forward the Bill, which I rise to support. It seeks not only to modernise our…04 Jul 2025HANSARD Absent Voting (Elections in Scotland and Wales) BillI agree; the education system plays a big part. I thank my hon. Friend for making that point, which brings me to a related point. I recently ran a work experience programme for a…04 Jul 2025HANSARD G7 and NATO SummitsI thank the Prime Minister for his commitment to keeping our country safe and for his effective diplomacy to that end. While our international aid budget is now diminished, it…26 Jun 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseOne in four women experience mental health challenges during pregnancy or after birth; in fact, it is the most common complication of pregnancy in the UK. Last month, almost 50…26 Jun 2025HANSARDLocal Bus ServicesI am grateful to the more than 300 residents who took part in my bus survey. Many expressed frustration about Arriva’s decision to cut the X5 service, leaving schoolchildren…26 Jun 2025HANSARDLocal Bus Services3. What steps she is taking to help improve local bus services.26 Jun 2025HANSARDGaza: Humanitarian Situation19. What steps he is taking to help ensure that humanitarian aid is delivered to Gaza.24 Jun 2025HANSARDGaza: Humanitarian SituationMussa Abu Darabi is just one of hundreds of Palestinians who have been killed trying to access food from the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation in recent weeks. Fifteen international…24 Jun 2025HANSARDMiddle EastI commend the Foreign Secretary for urging calm and restraint at this troubling time. I know that he has been engaging with our European counterparts—notably with France and…23 Jun 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseOn Monday evening, two reckless individuals had their vehicles seized in Aylesbury town centre due to antisocial driving. I am really grateful to Thames Valley police, who acted…19 Jun 2025HANSARDHS2 ResetThe HS2 line runs down the west side of Aylesbury. It will bring no benefits at all to my constituency, yet my residents have suffered years of noise, disruption, flooding, loss…18 Jun 2025HANSARDCare in the CommunityI am delighted by the Government’s commitment to moving healthcare closer to the community, including through the establishment of neighbourhood health centres. That is exactly…17 Jun 2025HANSARDCare in the Community14. What steps he is taking to shift care from hospitals into the community.17 Jun 2025