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HANSARDTopical QuestionsI recently joined Sarah Laker and the wonderful team at Stationery Supplies in Marple to celebrate an impressive 20 years in business, but recent research by the British Retail…04 Nov 2025HANSARD Statutory Maternity and Paternity PayDoes the hon. Member agree that the Government’s ongoing review into parental leave is a cracking opportunity for them to fill a gap that currently exists for those who are…27 Oct 2025HANSARDDelivery of Government PrioritiesI think the Government are right to identify economic growth as a key priority. I also agree with the Chancellor, who this week identified Brexit as one of the reasons that they…23 Oct 2025HANSARDStrengthening National ResilienceThe recent cyber-attack on Jaguar Land Rover is reported to have cost the UK £1.9 billion, making it the most expensive in British history. It follows similar crippling incidents…23 Oct 2025HANSARD Alleged Spying Case: Role of Attorney General’s OfficeGiven the important national security implications of this whole sorry case, what assessment has the Attorney General’s Office made of the impact that the decision may have on…23 Oct 2025HANSARD Local Government Funding: North-west EnglandAs a fellow Stockport MP, I am delighted that my hon. Friend has secured this debate. I strongly agree with the points he is making about the underfunding of local government over…21 Oct 2025HANSARD Pride in PlaceMore money and power going into communities is of course a good thing, and it would be only right and proper for me to welcome some money going into my neighbouring area,…15 Oct 2025HANSARD UkraineI welcome many of the measures that the Foreign Secretary has outlined today. Like her, I have visited Ukraine and seen the impact of the attacks from Putin and his flunkies and,…15 Oct 2025HANSARDSupport for Victims of Rape and Sexual ViolenceMy constituent Louise reported her sexual assault to the police back in 2021. She has had court dates pushed back twice and the trial is now expected in December 2026, nearly six…16 Sept 2025HANSARD Official Secrets ActAs always, I am very grateful to the Minister for advance sight of his statement. For years, the Chinese Communist party has worked to undermine the democratic institutions and…15 Sept 2025HANSARDChannel CrossingsMany of those who come to this country by crossing the channel go on to be granted refugee status. Earlier this month, the Government backtracked on their promise to continue with…15 Sept 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsThis weekend, as the Home Secretary said, Elon Musk used a rally to call—alongside convicted criminal, so-called Tommy Robinson—for the Dissolution of Parliament, and to incite…15 Sept 2025HANSARD Palestine Action: Proscription and ProtestsThe right to peaceful protest is a cornerstone of a liberal democracy, but events over the weekend have set a dangerous precedent and risk having a chilling impact on free speech…08 Sept 2025HANSARDSupport for Trans PeopleMy constituent Charlie is from Offerton. He has a gender recognition certificate that states that he is male; he has a birth certificate that states that he is male; and he has a…03 Sept 2025HANSARD Group-based Child Sexual Exploitation and AbuseI am grateful as always to the Minister for advance sight of her statement. In every single conversation about this issue in this House, our first thought must always be with the…02 Sept 2025HANSARDBorders and AsylumI am grateful to the Home Secretary, as always, for advance sight of her statement. Anyone with any sense knows that the Conservatives trashed our asylum system and left the…01 Sept 2025HANSARDElections: Participation6. What steps she plans to take to help to increase participation in UK elections.14 Jul 2025HANSARDDeprivation of Citizenship Orders (Effect during Appeal) BillI am very grateful to the hon. Member for those comments. We Liberal Democrats believe that the whole deprivation of citizenship regime needs fundamentally looking at and…14 Jul 2025HANSARDDeprivation of Citizenship Orders (Effect during Appeal) BillI have listened very carefully to the right hon. Gentleman’s comments this evening and on Second Reading, and I have a great deal of respect for him and the way he lays out his…14 Jul 2025HANSARDDeprivation of Citizenship Orders (Effect during Appeal) BillThe hon. Gentleman is right that one of the most serious jobs of any Government is to keep their citizens safe—I completely agree. There is, though, a need for robust scrutiny.…14 Jul 2025