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HANSARD National Insurance Contributions: HealthcareHundreds of my constituents in Leeds South West and Morley are stuck on record long waiting lists, thanks to the Conservative party. It is essential that we get those waiting…14 Nov 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseMy constituency is well served by The Yorkshire Post and the Yorkshire Evening Post , but we have lost hyper-local publications such as the Morley Observer , which ceased in 2019.…14 Nov 2024HANSARDChagos IslandsI know that the Minister is a strong ally and supporter of all our overseas territories, as are this Government. Will he take this opportunity to restate the Government’s…13 Nov 2024HANSARD Educational OpportunitiesIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Pritchard. I start by thanking my hon. Friend the Member for Folkestone and Hythe (Tony Vaughan) for securing the debate. My…13 Nov 2024HANSARD Future of the Post OfficeResidents in Morley are extremely alarmed that Morley post office on Queen Street is one of those that could be closed. Queen Street is the beating heart of Morley, and many…13 Nov 2024HANSARDHouse of Lords (Hereditary Peers) BillI am a proud, elected Member of this House. Like everyone in this place, I was sent here by my constituents to fulfil the greatest honour of my life for as long as the people of…12 Nov 2024HANSARDHouse of Lords (Hereditary Peers) BillI emphasise that hereditary peers are in the House of Lords because they are born into a particular family. That cannot be right. Life peers are there because they are appointed,…12 Nov 2024HANSARDHouse of Lords (Hereditary Peers) BillI will happily give way to whichever Member is more enthusiastic.12 Nov 2024HANSARDHouse of Lords (Hereditary Peers) BillI have read the right hon. Gentleman’s amendment and understand his arguments, but the changes that we are proposing today are quite simply a down payment on the broader changes…12 Nov 2024HANSARDHouse of Lords (Hereditary Peers) BillI am very grateful to the hon. Member for giving way, although perhaps less so now that I realise I have put myself in his sights. Looking back to the 1999 law, it is tempting to…12 Nov 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsWhen I speak to my constituents, from Lofthouse to Farnley, they are extremely concerned about the amount of money being lost to fraud and error in benefits. Can the Minister…11 Nov 2024HANSARDDefence: 2.5% GDP Spending CommitmentI welcome the Opposition’s new-found enthusiasm for meeting the 2.5% defence spending target, especially given that they were not able to meet it even once in 14 years. I gently…11 Nov 2024HANSARD Rail PerformanceI welcome the Secretary of State’s decisive action to end industrial action, get the railways moving again and unlock the barriers to economic growth that we absolutely need to…11 Nov 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsI wonder if Ministers are as astounded as I am that Conservative Members are still attacking us, as the shadow Justice Secretary did at the start of this question time, for…05 Nov 2024HANSARDIncome Tax (Charge)I congratulate my hon. Friends the Members for Huddersfield (Harpreet Uppal), for North Somerset (Sadik Al-Hassan) and for Wrexham (Andrew Ranger) on their excellent maiden…04 Nov 2024HANSARD Higher Education ReformWhen I was a student at Morley high school, the University of Leeds reached out to me and students like me to ensure that we considered a place at the institution, despite the…04 Nov 2024HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI recently met business leaders at the excellent White Rose business park in my constituency. They told me that one of their key priorities as they expand is recruiting well…31 Oct 2024HANSARD Remembrance and VeteransLeeds South West and Morley has a proud tradition of standing side-by-side with veterans in our community and remembering those who made the ultimate sacrifice. In Morley, our…28 Oct 2024HANSARD Special Educational Needs and DisabilitiesSadly, today’s report confirms what many parents in my constituency of Leeds South West and Morley have been telling me since long before the election: the SEND system in this…24 Oct 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseMy constituent David Gold has been in touch to say that a year ago he really struggled to get a GP appointment. He went directly to the hospital to seek advice and eventually got…24 Oct 2024