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HANSARDDeprivation of Citizenship Orders (Effect during Appeal) BillI rise to speak in support of new clause 1, in my name. As I said on Second Reading, the Liberal Democrats believe there is a need for proper reform of the entire citizenship…14 Jul 2025HANSARDUK-France Migration: Co-operationI am grateful to the Home Secretary for advance sight of her statement. We all want to stop these dangerous channel crossings, which first ballooned under the former Conservative…14 Jul 2025HANSARDElections: ParticipationI recently had the pleasure of getting a robust grilling from some 16 and 17-year-olds from Aquinas sixth-form college in my constituency, which left me filled with optimism and a…14 Jul 2025HANSARD Early Years Providers: Government SupportI am grateful to my hon. Friend for that important intervention. We spend a lot of time talking about the gender balance in various industries. My hon. Friend spent time in the…09 Jul 2025HANSARD Early Years Providers: Government SupportI completely agree that the funding model for early years and nurseries must be sustainable. We do not want to see the business model becoming no longer viable, so that these…09 Jul 2025HANSARD Early Years Providers: Government SupportIt is a pleasure to have you in the Chair, Mr Pritchard. I commend the hon. Member for Sherwood Forest (Michelle Welsh) on securing the debate and on her speech, much of which I…09 Jul 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT8. My constituent Andy from Offerton often plays a caring role for his adult son, as his son has serious mental ill health. During his son’s recent stay in prison, Andy struggled…08 Jul 2025HANSARDAsylum AccommodationEnabling new refugees to prepare properly for life in the UK will be key to reducing the need for asylum accommodation. In my constituency we have seen the extension of the…07 Jul 2025HANSARDNeighbourhood PolicingThe best community policing is embedded within communities, responding to their needs. Whether it is attacks on Jewish-owned businesses or hateful chants at music festivals, there…07 Jul 2025HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) BillMy hon. Friend is laying out clearly the need for change. A number of my constituents, including Ann from Bredbury, Shannon from Marple and Ashley from High Lane, have been in…04 Jul 2025HANSARDHeritage Sector: Impact of Spending ReviewThe Secretary of State and I are lucky enough to represent Greater Manchester constituencies, in a part of the country that played a pivotal role in our industrial heritage. Now,…03 Jul 2025HANSARD Prevention and Suppression of TerrorismI am grateful to the Minister for taking the time to discuss this issue with me. As has been mentioned, there are three organisations listed today, and the order before us is…02 Jul 2025HANSARDParental Leave ReviewIt is of course to be welcomed that the Government are looking at how best to support families of all shapes and sizes in the early weeks and months of a child’s life. I know that…01 Jul 2025HANSARDDeprivation of Citizenship Orders (Effect during Appeal) BillThe United Kingdom employs deprivation of citizenship orders more frequently than almost any other country in the world. While it is right, of course, that the Government should…30 Jun 2025HANSARD Speed Cameras: Installation CriteriaI am grateful for the Minister’s remarks. She says that it seems entirely sensible to move to a proactive approach; does she have plans to update the guidance in a way that moves…24 Jun 2025HANSARD Speed Cameras: Installation CriteriaThe secondary point to the one that my hon. Friend raises is about local authorities being properly funded so that they can take the preventive action that works for them to make…24 Jun 2025HANSARD Speed Cameras: Installation CriteriaI am so sorry to hear that that happened to Lorraine and Chris. Of course Chris does not want that to happen to somebody else, and it is entirely understandable that he has taken…24 Jun 2025HANSARD Speed Cameras: Installation CriteriaI agree with the hon. Member that the bureaucracy of who funds cameras should not be what holds up making our roads safer. We should have an agreed way of funding them and…24 Jun 2025HANSARD Speed Cameras: Installation CriteriaGill has lived on Moor End Road in Mellor for 25 years. In that time, she has seen people’s pets killed, cars smashed to bits and a stone wall destroyed by reckless drivers, but…24 Jun 2025HANSARD Speed Cameras: Installation CriteriaI am grateful to the hon. Gentleman for his comments. The safety of road users, be they vehicle users, cyclists, pedestrians or mobility scooter users, needs to be at the heart of…24 Jun 2025