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HANSARDTaxesIt would make things so much simpler for the House if the hon. Gentleman would put a date on when those on the Government Benches will take responsibility for running the country.…12 Nov 2025HANSARDTaxesThe hon. Member is nickel-and-diming the debate. One big question faces the Chancellor: what to do about the two-child benefit cap, which costs £3.5 billion, so let us not worry…12 Nov 2025HANSARDTaxesWill my hon. and gallant Friend take an intervention from any Labour Member who is prepared to say that they have spoken to a business in their constituency that welcomes the NI…12 Nov 2025HANSARDEngagementsI associate myself with the Prime Minister’s remarks about remembrance. I particularly remember being in west Africa in 1997, where I somehow managed to survive a bloody and…12 Nov 2025HANSARDEngagementsQ1. If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 12 November.12 Nov 2025HANSARDPrisoner Releases in ErrorKebatu was released in error on 24 October, which was a Friday. I was under the impression that in the last Parliament Simon Fell, the former Member for Barrow and Furness, passed…11 Nov 2025HANSARD Remembrance Day: Armed ForcesThis morning, eight four-star generals and an air chief marshal took the unprecedented step of writing to the newspapers. Their letter deserves to be heard in full and to be…11 Nov 2025HANSARDEmployment Rights BillWill the hon. Gentleman give way?05 Nov 2025HANSARDEmployment Rights BillWould the hon. Member like to put his money where his mouth is and tell us whether his faith in the Employment Rights Bill is such that he is prepared to make a commitment to his…05 Nov 2025HANSARDEmployment Rights BillI am grateful to the hon. Member, who I like very much, for giving way on that point. He is clearly a massive fan of the Employment Rights Bill. The people of Falkirk are watching…05 Nov 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsNow that the Secretary of State has warmed up a bit by calling the SNP a threat to our national security, will he have another go and say whether China is a threat to our national…03 Nov 2025HANSARD“Soldier F” Trial VerdictThe Secretary of State baulked at the word “equivalence”, so I will have a go with another one. Does he believe that Northern Ireland terrorists should be treated equally to…03 Nov 2025HANSARDLife Sciences Innovative Manufacturing FundOn that, will he give way?22 Oct 2025HANSARDLife Sciences Innovative Manufacturing FundOn the point of global context, will he give way?22 Oct 2025HANSARDLife Sciences Innovative Manufacturing FundWill the Minister give way?22 Oct 2025HANSARDLife Sciences Innovative Manufacturing FundWill the Minister give way?22 Oct 2025HANSARDLife Sciences Innovative Manufacturing FundWhen the Committee held its one-off session on investment in life sciences, did it unearth the reasons why Sanofi, Eli Lilly and Merck have recently chosen to disinvest in life…22 Oct 2025HANSARDHeathrow: National Airports ReviewI sympathise with the right hon. Member for Hayes and Harlington (John McDonnell); my Spelthorne constituency is on the southern side of Heathrow airport, and the residents of…22 Oct 2025HANSARDAsylum Seekers: Support and AccommodationI omitted to say that, in Stanwell’s case, all the families who were moved out of the hotel were simply moved to another hotel, so although I agree with the hon. Member, he needs…20 Oct 2025HANSARDChildren with SEND: Mainstream SchoolsThe previous Schools Minister, the hon. Member for Newcastle upon Tyne North (Catherine McKinnell), was so excited to hear from me about Manor Mead special school in my…20 Oct 2025