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HANSARDSteel Industry (Nationalisation) BillIn my constituency of Darlington, we know the economic importance of the steel industry, and many of my constituents bear the scars of the Conservative party’s unwavering worship…09 Jun 2026HANSARDDigital Safety: ChildrenI thank the Minister for answering this urgent question today, and urgent it is. While the tech companies are spending millions of pounds congratulating themselves on how they are…08 Jun 2026HANSARD Middle East: Economic ResponseI wholeheartedly welcome the Chancellor’s intervention at a time when the cost of living is increasingly putting pressure on working families in Darlington. This is a proper…21 May 2026HANSARD Steel Industry (Nationalisation) BillWill the shadow Minister give way?21 May 2026HANSARDYouth UnemploymentThe message from this Dispatch Box is clear: apprenticeships, apprenticeships, apprenticeships. This Government will meet the challenges that we face today with fantastic careers…17 Mar 2026HANSARDDefending Democracy TaskforceI put on record my personal thanks to the Minister for the support that he has given to many Members of this House, including newly elected Members like me, and I welcome a newly…12 Mar 2026HANSARD International Women’s DayThe Minister is making a brilliant speech that lots of us will be feeling very emotional about. Does she agree with me and Members across the House that although increasing the…12 Mar 2026HANSARDRoyal Mail: Universal Service ObligationI would like to put on the record that, despite testimony to the contrary, it is Darlington’s postal workers who are the best in the country. They deliver their service to the…11 Mar 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillI would like to talk to the social media element of the Lords amendments. The argument for stronger protections for children online has been won, not least because of the…09 Mar 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillI am interested in the idea of licensing functionalities and new developments before they come into children’s lives, which is not happening at the moment—at the moment it is…09 Mar 2026HANSARD Consular AssistanceI thank the Minister for all his work on this ever-changing situation. The Samuels and their two children, who are constituents of mine, are in Dubai at the moment. They are not…05 Mar 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsAs the Secretary of State knows, Darlington Memorial hospital is part of the County Durham and Darlington NHS foundation trust, which has recently been marred by the scandal of…24 Feb 2026HANSARDOnline Harm: Child ProtectionI wanted to ask the hon. Lady about the register and the ranking of age-appropriateness for content. We have sat opposite each other on many occasions discussing this matter. I…24 Feb 2026HANSARD Young Children’s Screen TimeMy hon. Friend—my actual friend—is giving a brilliant speech. I pay tribute to him: he is a brilliant advocate for our generation of parents and also a wonderful dad. Does he…10 Feb 2026HANSARD Young Children’s Screen TimeAs I said, my hon. Friend is giving a brilliant speech. Does he share my concern that relying solely on parental intervention in relation to this huge swathe of technological…10 Feb 2026HANSARD Young Children’s Screen TimeThe Minister is giving a brilliant speech to sum up this important debate. Will the work she mentions consider the link between the need for more speech and language therapy for…10 Feb 2026HANSARD Fish and Chip SectorIf the hon. Member is paying £6 for a coffee, he should come to Darlington where it definitely is not £6. We also have the best plaices for fish and chips, with Yarm Road Fish and…03 Feb 2026HANSARDTown and City Centre SafetyMy hon. Friend is making a great speech, outlining the need for more youth services. In Darlington, I have called for the council to apply a public spaces protection order, which…03 Feb 2026HANSARDTown and City Centre SafetyMy hon. Friend is eloquently making a point about the funding given to the police to eradicate e-bike crime. Does he agree that we would be in a better position if we had more…03 Feb 2026HANSARD Digital Exploitation of Women and GirlsWill the hon. Lady elaborate on her definitions of “social media” and “ban”?27 Jan 2026