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HANSARDRegional Mayors: AccountabilityOnce again, I thank the Minister for the £48 million of levelling-up funds to upgrade the Penistone line, which will significantly improve the service and bring much-needed…22 Jan 2024HANSARD Illegal VapesIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Mark. First, I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Darlington (Peter Gibson) for securing this important debate, which gives…16 Jan 2024HANSARDDraft Strikes (Minimum Service Levels: Passenger Railway Services) Regulations 2023I should declare that, surprisingly, I am a member of a trade union—a moderate one, I have to say. I have heard a lot of noise from the Opposition about safety and workers’…27 Nov 2023HANSARDLevelling UpI echo my hon. Friend the Member for Colne Valley (Jason McCartney), who said that today is a positive day. Like him, I thank David Shepherd of Kirklees Council. After campaigning…20 Nov 2023HANSARDEngagementsQ5. Kirklees Council has closed Dewsbury sports centre; delivered just 14% of education, health and care plans within the 20-week target; and is unable to deliver a five-year land…15 Nov 2023 Bills sponsored (1)