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HANSARD Prison Capacity: Annual StatementA Crown court judge in Shropshire recently referenced the county’s “shoplifting epidemic”. Page 6 of the Minister’s statement says that “more credible punishments outside…29 Jan 2026HANSARDChildren in PovertyOf course, poverty of aspiration contributes to inequalities. As the Minister will know, over 100,000 children in this country are in looked-after care, in secure homes,…28 Jan 2026HANSARDEngagementsQ14. The UK’s nuclear deterrent has kept this country safe for over five decades. As the Deputy Prime Minister will know, it is operationally independent, but it still relies on…28 Jan 2026HANSARD Business RatesI am not sure whether the Minister has volunteered yet for “Strictly Come Dancing”. Today, from the Government of U-turns, we have seen a half turn or a reverse turn or a pivot,…27 Jan 2026HANSARD Police Reform White PaperWe all want to see more effective and efficient policing, but I am not quite sure whether this White Paper will deliver it. Clearly, the devil will be in the detail. The Home…26 Jan 2026 Bills sponsored (2)