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HANSARD Homeless Families: Relocation outside LondonI thank my hon. Friend and constituency neighbour for giving way. A similar thing has happened in my constituency. Does he agree that the way councils are acting is inhumane? They…25 Nov 2024HANSARDPoint of OrderOn a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. On Saturday there were several incidents of Greater Manchester police violently restricting young Romany Gypsy and Irish Traveller…25 Nov 2024HANSARDWomen and Equality: North of EnglandI beg to move, That this House has considered inequalities faced by women in the north of England. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Christopher. This debate…05 Nov 2024HANSARDWomen and Equality: North of EnglandI could not agree more. That is why I am pleased that the Labour Government will be bringing in thousands of new nursery places and breakfast clubs, which will hopefully alleviate…05 Nov 2024HANSARD Employment Rights BillI declare my interest as a member of Unison and Unite. In May last year, I condemned the Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Act 2023 for the consequences that it would have for…21 Oct 2024HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI have received a great deal of correspondence regarding the assisted dying Bill. I welcome the fact that Back Benchers will have a free vote. However, an issue as complex as this…17 Oct 2024HANSARDAccess to Period ProductsMay I say how glad I am to be asking this question today, so that my hon. Friend can also earn his pay? Free period products in the workplace are essential items, but in far too…17 Oct 2024HANSARDAccess to Period Products9. Whether the Commission is taking steps to increase access to period products on the parliamentary estate.17 Oct 2024HANSARDCarer’s AllowanceI thank the Liberal Democrats for using this Opposition day for this important issue. I also thank Durham County Carers Support for the work it does across the county. This topic…16 Oct 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsOctober is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and I stand here today as someone who was diagnosed, treated and cured of breast cancer this year by the amazing staff in the north-east,…15 Oct 2024HANSARDLocal Bus ServicesBus services in the city of Durham are an absolute headache for my constituents. Buses are often 45 minutes late in villages such as West Drayton. The Labour Mayor of the North…10 Oct 2024HANSARDLocal Bus Services11. What steps she is taking to help improve local bus services.10 Oct 2024HANSARDGaza and Humanitarian AidI thank the hon. Member for Birmingham Perry Barr (Ayoub Khan) for securing this afternoon’s debate. In the short time I have, I want to focus on the plight of Christians in…10 Oct 2024HANSARD Universities: Freedom of SpeechDoes my hon. Friend agree that the real threat to academic freedom are cuts to academic subjects and job insecurity, two issues that the Conservative party ignored time and again…10 Oct 2024HANSARDEngagementsQ15. My constituents are anxious about the financial situation at Durham county council. The Tories’ unfair funding formula has hollowed out essential public services such as…09 Oct 2024HANSARDGrenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2 ReportI welcome the Prime Minister’s personal commitment to changing the culture and behaviour towards council tenants that allowed this tragedy to happen. It is a national scandal. Can…04 Sept 2024HANSARDTobacco and Vapes Bill (Seventh sitting)I want to speak briefly in support of the clause. I am frustrated that we would need yet more consultation when there is an awful lot of evidence to support prohibiting the…14 May 2024HANSARDTobacco and Vapes Bill (Eighth sitting)We heard during our evidence session about the immense damage that is done to our health, wellbeing and the economy, costing the public finances nearly double the amount raised by…14 May 2024HANSARDMiners and Mining CommunitiesI thank my hon. Friend the Member for Easington (Grahame Morris) for securing this important debate to mark the 40th anniversary of the 1984 miners’ strike. As we heard in his…09 May 2024HANSARDMiners and Mining CommunitiesI could not agree more; Margaret Thatcher politicised me too—to do exactly the opposite of what she did. Since the destruction and closure of the pits we have seen continuous…09 May 2024