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213 recent contributions in Hansard
HANSARDRoad and Rail ProjectsThe announcement of upgrades to the northbound M54-M6 junction is hugely welcome. It will make getting to Stafford from Telford much easier, and have a really positive impact on…08 Jul 2025HANSARDGovernment Resilience Action PlanI thank the Minister for the statement. I welcome the announcement that the Government will undertake a full national test of the emergency alert system in September. How will…08 Jul 2025HANSARD Giving Every Child the Best Start in LifeLike others, I welcome the ’90s resurgence. With that in mind, how will this announcement coincide commitments to inclusive play in parks? I am sure we all agree that all children…07 Jul 2025HANSARD NHS 10-Year PlanI congratulate the Secretary of State and his entire team on their hard work—this document is outstanding, and I look forward to implementing it across Stafford, Eccleshall and…03 Jul 2025HANSARD Children with Allergies: School SafeguardingI thank my hon. Friend for securing this debate. I do not usually speak much about my family in the Chamber, but it is interesting that my hon. Friend spoke about his personal…03 Jul 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI did not expect to bring this up today, but I have recently learned that tomorrow in my constituency of Stafford, Eccleshall and the villages, teaching assistants will be on…03 Jul 2025HANSARDRoad Safety Powers: Parish and Town CouncilsI thank my hon. Friend deeply for securing this debate. The issue came up in the first visit that I made in my constituency, to Walton Hall academy, which is on a 60 mph stretch…30 Jun 2025HANSARD Planning and Infrastructure BillI know that my hon. Friend is passionate about this issue, as am I as a signatory to this new clause. In my constituency of Stafford, Eccleshall and the villages, I have been…09 Jun 2025HANSARD Free School MealsI welcome this announcement from the Government. In Stafford, Eccleshall and the villages, it means a massive 47% increase in eligibility for free school meals, but the work will…05 Jun 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseTwo amazing young women in my constituency, Liz and Grace, are part of the team from Newport high school for girls who this week competed in the Young Enterprise finals. Liz,…05 Jun 2025HANSARD Ukraine: Forcibly Deported ChildrenI was in Helsinki last week as part of my role in the Council of Europe, attending a conference on the deported Ukrainian children, which was incredibly powerful. One of the most…21 May 2025HANSARD Roadworks: CheshireI do not live in Cheshire, but in Staffordshire—a neighbouring county—we have been plagued by roadworks in a similar vein. The Parkside roadworks have been taking place for over…21 May 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsUnlike Conservative Members, I really welcomed the £200 million investment last week. It will be integral to creating the good jobs of the future in constituencies that are…29 Apr 2025HANSARD Staffordshire: Cultural ContributionI thank all Members for attending and participating in this debate. I did not know everything about all their constituencies, so it was wonderful to hear about them. I thank the…29 Apr 2025HANSARD Staffordshire: Cultural ContributionThe hon. Gentleman makes a good point: it is important to pass that skilled heritage on to new generations. That is exactly what Johny was talking to me about at the…29 Apr 2025HANSARD Staffordshire: Cultural ContributionI beg to move, That this House has considered the cultural contribution of Staffordshire. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms Furniss, and I thank everyone for…29 Apr 2025HANSARD Recycling of TyresWaste cowboys have been a big issue around the villages of my constituency, as I have said previously. I appreciate the Government’s focus on the circular economy, particularly…29 Apr 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI am sure the Leader of the House is tired of hearing about the constant road chaos in Stafford, Eccleshall and the villages, but my constituents and I are at our wits’ end.…24 Apr 2025HANSARD Road MaintenanceDriving through Stafford has become an absolute nightmare. For years now, we have been in the grip of what can only be described as a plague of roadworks. It is not the odd…07 Apr 2025HANSARD Access to Sport: PE in SchoolsI thank the hon. Member for the intervention. I agree that it is definitely a challenge, but what I like about it is that it can provide a level playing field. A class of…03 Apr 2025