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HANSARD English Devolution and Community Empowerment BillI am pleased to speak to several amendments, tabled by my Liberal Democrat colleagues, that relate to community assets, planning and local democratic engagement. These are…25 Nov 2025HANSARD English Devolution and Community Empowerment BillI will speak to the amendments tabled by me and Liberal Democrat colleagues, particularly new clause 5 and amendment 27. If the Bill is to deliver meaningful and real devolution,…24 Nov 2025HANSARD English Devolution and Community Empowerment BillI thank the hon. Member for his support in Committee. We know that two-tier governments —district councils in the shires in particular—will be abolished, and town and parish…24 Nov 2025HANSARD Warm Homes PlanIn my constituency, the charity Act On Energy gives advice and support on energy efficiency to residents, many of whom are in fuel poverty. Its work is particularly relevant in…18 Nov 2025HANSARD Parkinson’s DiseaseDoes my hon. Friend agree that diagnosis is just the beginning, because too many people tell us that after receiving that life-changing news, they just feel abandoned? Nearly one…17 Nov 2025 Bills sponsored (2)