Contributions
129 recent contributions in Hansard
HANSARDTopical QuestionsEvery year, billions of pounds never make their way to the Treasury coffers because of British tax havens, such as the British Virgin Islands. The upcoming illicit finance summit…16 Jun 2026 · 4d agoHANSARDPre-candidacy Donations: Safeguards11. What steps he is taking to implement safeguards for pre-candidacy donations.15 Jun 2026 · 5d agoHANSARDPre-candidacy Donations: SafeguardsWhat if I told you, Mr Speaker, that just before the general election, a soon-to-be MP had pocketed a £5 million cash gift from a crypto billionaire who lives halfway across the…15 Jun 2026 · 5d agoHANSARD Russian Shadow FleetI thank the Secretary of State for his statement. I pay tribute to our armed forces and the NCA for successfully intercepting the Russian oil tanker off the coast of Weymouth and…15 Jun 2026 · 5d agoHANSARDMental Health Facilities: DorsetThis summer, two new state-of-the-art mental health facilities are opening in Dorset: Chaddesley House in Poole and Seastone in Bournemouth. That is thanks to continued investment…09 Jun 2026HANSARDMental Health Facilities: Dorset5. What steps he is taking to improve mental health facilities in Dorset.09 Jun 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsT8. I recently held a health roundtable in Purbeck and heard volunteers from Parkinson’s UK make it clear that more needs to be done so that all those living with the illness…09 Jun 2026HANSARDSmall Towns: Transport LinksI thank my hon. Friend the Member for Rossendale and Darwen (Andy MacNae) for securing this important and timely debate. As MPs, we become champions of many local issues, and I…03 Jun 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsBovington camp in South Dorset has a long list of outstanding repairs—pothole-ridden streets, persistent fly-tipping and no working street lights on King George V Road, to name…01 Jun 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseAccording to recent media reports, the hon. Member for Clacton (Nigel Farage) has taken a £5 million gift from a billionaire living halfway across the world. Without the Guardian…21 May 2026HANSARDDefence ReadinessThe hon. Gentleman is right to point out the devastating record of the Conservatives, but does he share my sadness and frustration at the role played by the Liberal Democrats in…20 May 2026HANSARDEngagementsQ3. I welcome the steps taken to clean up British politics via the landmark elections Bill—the Representation of the People Bill—but we must go further. If I had received a £5…20 May 2026HANSARDEnergy SecurityAs today’s remarks have focused on key national infrastructure, I thought I would speak briefly on the clean water Bill outlined in the King’s Speech. The water sector is another…19 May 2026HANSARDEnergy SecurityI completely agree with my hon. Friend; the Bill certainly builds on the early progress that has been made. To be most effective, the clean water Bill needs to include a…19 May 2026HANSARDEnergy SecurityMy hon. Friend is making an excellent speech. Does she share my view that the really important thing about the pieces of legislation outlined in the King’s Speech is that they…19 May 2026HANSARDReferral of Prime Minister to Committee of PrivilegesMy hon. Friend is speaking wisely of the time when Boris Johnson was before the Privileges Committee. Does he believe the House should remember that that Prime Minister lost an…28 Apr 2026HANSARDSports Facilities: Secondary Schools6. What steps her Department is taking to fund sports facilities in secondary schools in South Dorset constituency.20 Apr 2026HANSARDSports Facilities: Secondary SchoolsBudmouth academy has received a record multimillion-pound investment from this Labour Government to rebuild many of the school’s buildings. However, its crumbling outdoor…20 Apr 2026HANSARDTourism SectorIn the heart of Weymouth, the Rectory is an iconic building, but it has stood empty for over a decade. We want to transform the Rectory building into a cultural and visitor…16 Apr 2026HANSARDRepresentation of the People Bill (Eighth sitting)The hon. Member is articulating very real concerns about cryptocurrency and the way it can manipulate our democratic processes. Will he join me in welcoming the fact that, when…16 Apr 2026