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HANSARD Brain CancerI will use my time today to share the words of Jackie Hall, mum of 14-year-old Max Hall. She says: “Dear Members of Parliament, Max should be worrying about school, football,…15 Jun 2026 · 5d agoHANSARD Water CompaniesI commend the Minister for coming to the House today to outline the various measures that have been taken, but what this says to me is that the model is fundamentally broken. We…08 Jun 2026HANSARD Steel Industry (Nationalisation) BillI want to start off by saying that I find it absolutely incredible when people turn around and say that our Government should not be intervening and running services, when they…08 Jun 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseNobody should go to work, never to return home. On Tuesday 13 January 2026, Kenny Campbell Smart went to work at Corby steelworks and never returned home. Now that I have said his…21 May 2026HANSARDPostal Delivery Services15. What recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of postal delivery services.12 Mar 2026HANSARDPostal Delivery ServicesQuality of service in the Royal Mail has been at shocking levels over recent years. Considering that Royal Mail is legally obliged to deliver a universal service and keep our…12 Mar 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseReform-led North Northamptonshire council has just announced that it is increasing school transport costs from £795 to £965 a year. That £170 increase—an increase of over 20%—is…12 Mar 2026HANSARDRoyal Mail: Universal Service ObligationI refer Members to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests. It is not just the customers who are rightly angry; it is postal workers as well, because they take…11 Mar 2026HANSARDCourts and Tribunals BillThis has been an incredible debate. I pay tribute to those who have felt able and courageous enough to share their personal circumstances with the House, and to the campaigners in…10 Mar 2026HANSARD Postal Services: Rural AreasIt is a pleasure to be part of this debate, Mr Stringer. I will begin by declaring my interest. I started at Royal Mail in 1986 on an apprenticeship. I have walked the rounds,…04 Feb 2026HANSARDMagistrate Recruitment5. What steps his Department is taking to recruit magistrates.03 Feb 2026HANSARDMagistrate RecruitmentBack in 2004, I became a magistrate—a position that I held for 20 years. When I first walked into the magistrates’ retiring room, I thought everybody in there had retired, because…03 Feb 2026HANSARDUniversal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) BillFirst, I want to take us back, because this debate is being pitched as if those who are not in work are getting something that is being paid for by those in work—that ain’t the…03 Feb 2026HANSARDEngagementsQ12. For too long, many of my constituents have not had access to good, secure, well-paid jobs. We made a commitment in our manifesto that we would change that. We cannot grow an…21 Jan 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsI am proud to have secured a £20 million investment in the “pride of Corby” project—that is £2 million a year every year for the next 10 years—but it is crucial that local…12 Jan 2026HANSARDQuarries: Planning PolicyIt is a pleasure to serve, Dr Murrison. Back in October, I went to Laxton and met with the parish council, a fine bunch of people. One of the main issues was the impact of the…16 Dec 2025HANSARD Employment Rights BillI start by pointing out my proud membership of the Communication Workers Union, just so I can get that on the record. Before I get into the issues with the amendments, I want to…15 Dec 2025HANSARD Statutory Maternity and Paternity PayI met Natalie from Raunds earlier this year, when she was seven months pregnant with her first child. She wants nothing more than to take time to care for her baby. When people…27 Oct 2025HANSARDEngagementsQ11. Twelve-year-old Millie Blair from Oundle joins us today in the Gallery along with her mum, Gemma, her sister, Jessica, and her dad, Gordon. On Millie’s 11th birthday, she was…22 Oct 2025HANSARDEducational Assessment System ReformIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Lewell. Ours is a one-size-fits-all system, and it should not be, because one size does not fit all. That was certainly the…15 Oct 2025