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HANSARDFuneral Sector: Regulation13. What steps he is taking to introduce statutory regulation of the funeral sector.16 Sept 2025HANSARDFuneral Sector: RegulationThe Minister will be aware of the plight of Zoe Ward and Cody Townend, two mums from Leeds who tragically lost babies in different circumstances but who both went to the same…16 Sept 2025HANSARDIndefinite Leave to RemainIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship today, Mr Pritchard. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for South Norfolk (Ben Goldsborough) on his opening remarks, and I…08 Sept 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseCody Townend and Zoe Ward are two mums from Leeds who tragically lost babies in different circumstances. Cody lost Macie-Mae earlier this year, and Zoe lost Bleu four years ago.…04 Sept 2025HANSARD Early Education and ChildcareListening to the Conservative Front Bench spokesperson, one would think that everything was fine and rosy in education before the previous election, and that everything would have…04 Sept 2025HANSARD Early Education and ChildcareWill the Minister join me in encouraging parents in my constituency of Leeds South West and Morley to take advantage of everything this Government have done to make the lives of…04 Sept 2025HANSARD House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) BillI congratulate the hon. Lady for having so many friends in the other place. I could not agree with her more—it is almost as if she has read my speech and hence made her timely…04 Sept 2025HANSARD House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) BillI rise to speak to all the Lords amendments, but I will go into more detail on Lords amendments 1, 2, 3 and 8. I am pleased that the Bill is making progress, and I look forward to…04 Sept 2025HANSARD House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) BillAll I would say is, “Long live the King.” What we do with our hereditary peers today does not affect what we do with our monarchy. As I was saying, no one should serve in the…04 Sept 2025HANSARD House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) BillThe principle I am talking about applies specifically to the two Chambers that make and scrutinise our laws, submit amendments and so on. The idea that some people should be…04 Sept 2025HANSARD House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) BillMore than 20 positions are available already and, as time goes on, more will become available. It will be up to the Leader of the Opposition to make that decision.04 Sept 2025HANSARD House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) BillMy hon. Friend made the point extremely well. I have had to deal with this on a number of issues, including introducing VAT on private schools, for example, where Members came to…04 Sept 2025HANSARD House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) BillThe Labour party has a moral obligation to fulfil our manifesto pledges, and I am confident that during our five-year term we will make great progress on everything that we set…04 Sept 2025HANSARD House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) BillThe right hon. Gentleman’s point is well made and I will be following the work of the Select Committee closely. We have already heard names mentioned of people who are over the…04 Sept 2025HANSARD House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) BillThe hon. Gentleman chunters from a sedentary position. When it comes to Scotland, the figure is about 2% or 3%—I cannot recall the actual figures, but I will check. The point…04 Sept 2025HANSARD UkraineI welcome the Secretary of State’s statement and reiteration that we will always support the people of Ukraine. Given Russia’s despicable attack against civilian targets in Kyiv,…01 Sept 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseLast Friday, I met business owners who operate in Morley Bottoms and who have managed to turn one of the most undesirable parts of our town into one of the destinations that…17 Jul 2025HANSARDEducational Attainment of BoysI congratulate my hon. Friend on securing this incredibly important debate. In my eight and a half years as a maths teacher, teaching in inner city schools, I found that the…10 Jul 2025HANSARD Children’s Social CareI am pleased to have contributed to this report as a member of the Education Committee, which is excellently led by my hon. Friend the Member for Dulwich and West Norwood (Helen…10 Jul 2025HANSARD Giving Every Child the Best Start in LifeI warmly welcome today’s announcement. Sure Start was one of the greatest achievements of the last Labour Government, and these Best Start family hubs will build on that. As a…07 Jul 2025