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HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe flooding outside Tesco in Stafford is a great example of why holding local authorities to account on drainage really matters. I recently learned that the drains were last…09 Jul 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseYesterday was one of my favourite days of the year—not because it was the Leader of the House’s birthday but because my Stafford students came down for their summer school. They…09 Jul 2026HANSARD British Industry Supercharger: CeramicsWhat strikes me about the support we give to the ceramics sector as a Government is that, while we are making a big commitment—and the right commitment—to give British people…09 Jul 2026HANSARDCadetsI recently visited the sea cadets in Stafford, and it was brilliant. They are somehow thriving, despite being about 70 miles from the nearest coastline. What they lack in…06 Jul 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsT4. In Stafford, Eccleshall and the villages, 12.6% of the workforce, which is nearly 5,000 people, work in logistics and contribute about £400 million to our national economy.…02 Jul 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe Leader of the House will know that I never miss an opportunity to raise the subject of the state of Staffordshire’s roads, but they may not have heard this variant before.…02 Jul 2026HANSARDCommonhold and Leasehold Reform: Managing AgentsI congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Vauxhall and Camberwell Green (Florence Eshalomi) on securing this incredibly important debate. This issue is the reason I got into…02 Jul 2026HANSARDCommonhold and Leasehold Reform: Managing AgentsI wholeheartedly agree with my hon. Friend. Given FirstPort’s record and the number of times that FirstPort has been called to Parliament—it has been called to speak before the…02 Jul 2026HANSARDAccess to Further EducationInvestment in our colleges is essential to this country’s future and to our manufacturing sector, our house building targets and our NHS. In Stafford, it is clear that we have no…02 Jul 2026HANSARD Packaging Manufacturers: Extended Producer ResponsibilityOne of the largest employers in my constituency is Bostik, which is famous for Blu Tack. It also produces quite a lot of adhesives used in the DIY and home repairs sector. Bostik…01 Jul 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsI welcome the Government’s £500 million of investment in victims’ services, which is a serious investment after years of neglect. In my constituency, Staffordshire Women’s Aid has…30 Jun 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsOn 17 July, I am hosting the Journey to Work expo in Stafford, bringing together successful major employers and local businesses, with the focused aim of getting young people into…29 Jun 2026HANSARDCabinet OfficeI, too, was recently in Canada with the Business and Trade Committee, and there was significant talk about the infrastructure projects that people have invested in. Beyond that…29 Jun 2026HANSARD NHS Breast ScreeningI recently visited the new breast care unit at County hospital, where Michelle Ellits and Mr Sekha Marla gave me a fantastic tour. One of the things they spoke about was having…29 Jun 2026HANSARDTourism and LeisureNext week Stafford’s Gatehouse theatre will launch its annual Shakespeare festival with Richard III. Last year we had over 180,000 visitors. I know that the Government are…18 Jun 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseMorrisons has proposed closing its shop in Highfields, which hosts the local post office. Closing it would remove a vital service from our community, which people rely on every…18 Jun 2026HANSARD Regional Innovation and GrowthI thank my hon. Friend for her report; I found it fascinating. A statistic I cannot get out of my head is that cities around the UK have seen growth accelerate at a rate of 10.7%…18 Jun 2026HANSARDSteel TariffsIn my constituency, Xtreme Stainless builds exhaust systems and would always want to buy British steel. The company believes it is better made, and wants to back British jobs and…17 Jun 2026HANSARDPrivate Sector Investment: LancashireMy hon. Friend makes an excellent point, particularly around growth in cities and towns, which I am particularly interested in. Over the last 10 years, we have seen growth of…17 Jun 2026HANSARDPrivate Sector Investment: LancashireIt was interesting to hear the Minister name a number of towns in relation to manufacturing roles. In our towns, we have on average 9% employment in manufacturing, whereas in…17 Jun 2026