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HANSARDTopical QuestionsWill the Security Minister give us an update on the work of the defending democracy taskforce to tackle the level of disinformation on social media and in our democracy?09 Feb 2026HANSARD National Cancer PlanI pay tribute to my constituents, including Melissa from Guisborough, who campaigns on lobular breast cancer, Georgia from Hemlington, who campaigned on cervical cancer, and Peter…05 Feb 2026HANSARDLocal Authority Children’s ServicesIt is a pleasure to serve with you in the Chair, Mr Western. I congratulate the hon. Member for Woking (Mr Forster) on securing the debate, telling Sara’s story so powerfully and…28 Jan 2026HANSARDCommonhold and Leasehold ReformI have heard from so many residents across Marton, Guisborough, Skelton, Hemlington Hall and elsewhere about issues with leasehold and fleecehold, so what message does the…27 Jan 2026HANSARD Rural Broadband: InstallationThere is a persistent issue in the Stainton and Thornton area of my constituency, which residents have raised with me. Would the Minister commit to meet me to discuss this issue?27 Jan 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseEarlier this week, I met colleagues and friends in our sister party in Denmark to express our solidarity with them in the difficult context they face, and to learn from some of…22 Jan 2026HANSARD Offshore WindThe Energy Secretary has talked about the clean industry bonus and supply chain opportunities. What commitment will he make that, for every tower and turbine that goes up, British…14 Jan 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseThis is an important and historic Bill about delivering justice for the families affected, so it is perfectly reasonable that we take the time to ensure that it is right. I…13 Jan 2026HANSARDLocal Bus ServicesI have raised many times in this place the state of our bus services in rural east Cleveland. I am grateful to the Government for the powers and funding that have come to Tees…08 Jan 2026HANSARDLocal Bus Services10. What steps she is taking to help improve local bus services.08 Jan 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseOn Monday, a terrible fire took the life of an elderly resident in Guisborough in my constituency; my thoughts are with her family and loved ones. This is one of three serious…08 Jan 2026HANSARD Road Safety StrategyOne of the first people I met when I became an MP was my constituent Janine, whose son Leon was tragically killed on a road in my constituency in 2020. I am proud that, working…08 Jan 2026HANSARD Ukraine and Wider Operational UpdateI welcome the Government’s decision to increase defence spending to the highest level since the cold war, and the Teesside defence and innovation cluster stands ready to support…07 Jan 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseFurther to the question from the hon. Member for Stockton West (Matt Vickers), I share his disappointment at the scrapping of Tees Flex, but can I gently say to him that if the…18 Dec 2025HANSARDChristmas AdjournmentTwo weeks ago in my constituency, there was a terrible fire on Errington Street in Brotton. I visited a couple of days later and spoke to residents and to Accent Housing, which…18 Dec 2025HANSARDDraft Public Order Act 2023 (Interference With Use or Operation of Key National Infrastructure) Regulations 2025I am a fierce defender of animal welfare— I always will be—and I believe that we are not moving quickly enough to phase out animal testing, but does the Minister agree that the…17 Dec 2025HANSARD Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) BillI support the Bill. It is a common-sense adjustment of limits that were set in another economic age, so that powers that Parliament has long judged to be legitimate can carry on…15 Dec 2025HANSARDGrooming Gangs: Independent InquiryThere is a concerning tendency to view these issues as historical, when in all likelihood there are working-class children being failed by institutions right now all across our…09 Dec 2025HANSARDDigital IDWill the hon. Member give way?08 Dec 2025HANSARDDigital IDAlthough I appreciate the merits of the scheme, as my hon. Friend has set out, surely the fundamental question facing us today is one of public consent. Some 4,800 of my…08 Dec 2025