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HANSARD Business of the HouseMy constituent Caroline lost her universal credit transitional protection after her earnings fell below the administrative earnings threshold. I wrote to the Department for Work…04 Dec 2025HANSARDDawn Sturgess InquiryThe day a British citizen died on British soil as a result of a Russian attack ought to have been a wake-up call for everyone in this country. I recognise the steps that the…04 Dec 2025HANSARDEU RelationsThe agreement in May included the restoration of the UK’s country-specific steel quota, but in October we saw new steel protection measures from the EU. Do the Government expect…04 Dec 2025HANSARDLocal MediaIt is a pleasure to serve with you in the Chair, Dr Allin-Khan. I am grateful for the opportunity to speak on this issue, which is fundamental to our democracy. We have some…03 Dec 2025HANSARD Critical Minerals StrategyI welcome the Government’s critical minerals strategy, but I wish the great British export of polyhalite had been included and given the recognition that it deserves as a critical…24 Nov 2025HANSARDAsylum PolicyThe measures that the Home Secretary has set out to restore order and fairness will be very welcome in Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland, but the overriding sentiment will be…17 Nov 2025HANSARDSocial Media Posts: Penalties for OffencesI will always defend freedom of expression, but one feature I am concerned about is the proliferation of disinformation content online—particularly by hostile states—that is…17 Nov 2025HANSARDCurriculum and Assessment ReviewI welcome Professor Francis’s work on the review, and the Government’s commitment to upholding many of her recommendations, particularly on professional autonomy and digital…05 Nov 2025HANSARDHolidays During School Term TimeDoes the Minister agree that the blame should sit not with hard-working parents who just want affordable family time, or with school leaders who want pupils not to miss out on…27 Oct 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseMy constituent Chris is a local police officer who has had to take on vast amounts of overtime to afford his Child Maintenance Service payments. He is one of many constituents who…16 Oct 2025HANSARD UkraineIt was a privilege to meet the Chair of the Rada today and to add my voice to this House’s shared commitment to stand with Ukraine and in defence of our democratic values. To…15 Oct 2025HANSARD Pride in PlaceI am delighted to confirm that the entire community of Park End and Beckfield will be able to benefit from the £20 million of investment through the Government’s Pride in Place…15 Oct 2025HANSARDReducing Energy BillsThe CBI says that one of the best routes to bringing down bills and delivering growth is investing in clean power jobs, including the 8,800 such jobs that we currently have in…14 Oct 2025HANSARDLong-term Empty HomesThere are 46 long-term empty properties in the community of Park End in my constituency. Park End desperately needs regeneration, so I am delighted that the Government have…13 Oct 2025HANSARDManchester Terrorism AttackI welcome the Home Secretary’s statement. Does she agree that slogans such as “Glory to our martyrs”, “Globalise the intifada” and “Zionists off our streets” are unacceptable and…13 Oct 2025HANSARDMicromobility VehiclesOn 28 September, the historic Boulby line in my constituency will be reopened for passengers to celebrate 200 years of passenger rail. Yet I believe the line ought to be open…11 Sept 2025HANSARD Bus Services (No. 2) Bill [Lords]The hon. Gentleman suggests that the Conservative position is to support combined authorities being able to take on franchising, yet the Conservative Tees Valley Mayor has flat…10 Sept 2025HANSARD Stockton and Darlington Railway: 200th Anniversary FestivalIt is a pleasure to serve with you in the Chair, Mr Stringer, and I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor (Alan Strickland) on securing this…10 Sept 2025HANSARD Stockton and Darlington Railway: 200th Anniversary Festivalindicated dissent.10 Sept 2025HANSARD Stockton and Darlington Railway: 200th Anniversary FestivalThank you, Chair. As part of the S&DR200 celebrations, the Boulby line is being reopened, so passengers can enjoy that heritage rail, because it is an important part of Teesside’s…10 Sept 2025