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HANSARD Antisocial Behaviour and Illegal BikesIt is an honour to serve under your chairmanship, Dr Murrison, and I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Tipton and Wednesbury (Antonia Bance) for securing this debate. She did so…05 Mar 2025HANSARDDefence and SecurityI welcome the statement from the Prime Minister. This is a major commitment to our defence; I think it will be heard across the world and welcomed by our allies, particularly…25 Feb 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT8. Antisocial behaviour is too common on the Wirral and it ruins lives. This morning I spoke to my constituent Henry, who told me that having groups of youths hanging outside,…24 Feb 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT8. As we heard from my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State, this is National HIV Testing Week. In the Liverpool city region, Steve Rotheram is forming plans to end new HIV…11 Feb 2025HANSARDGrowing the UK EconomyBarriers to growth were in place in this country for so long that I thought they would be permanent, but we have a Government so committed to growth that they are tearing them…29 Jan 2025HANSARDGaza: Humanitarian SituationWhile Hamas were busy smuggling weapons, and spending money building tunnels in which to hold hostages ahead of their barbaric attack on 7 October, the people of Gaza relied each…28 Jan 2025HANSARDNew Homes (Solar Generation) BillThis is an important debate; not only is it about solar, but it is about our climate and our environment. It matters to me, to my generation and to my constituents. My…17 Jan 2025HANSARD Absent Voting (Elections in Scotland and Wales) BillThe Royal National Institute of Blind People’s report demonstrates that only 50% of blind and partially sighted people were satisfied with their experience of voting at the last…17 Jan 2025HANSARDMiddle EastIt is with hope and fear that we await news of this ceasefire deal, and that will be felt particularly strongly by the families of the hostages. We have heard of the British…16 Jan 2025HANSARDHigher Education Regulatory ApproachFrank Field was a very good friend of mine. He believed deeply in seeking out disagreement with other people for a richer conversation, and in the importance of listening in good…15 Jan 2025HANSARD Public Finances: Borrowing CostsOne would think, from listening to Opposition Members, that they had not crashed our economy and presided over high taxes, high debts and falling living standards, which affect my…09 Jan 2025HANSARD Violence against Women and GirlsOther Members have said what an honour it is to speak in this debate, with such expertise from so many; I have been struck by not just the passion, but the compassion from Members…09 Jan 2025HANSARD Violence against Women and GirlsThe hon. Gentleman talks about people needing to be believed. Could he talk about that a bit further?09 Jan 2025HANSARDViolence against Women and Girls6. What steps she is taking to help increase prosecution rates in cases of violence against women and girls.19 Dec 2024HANSARDViolence against Women and GirlsMay I welcome my hon. Friend to her place? I know she will do a fantastic job. Crown Prosecution Service guidance recognises that perpetrators of economic abuse harm their…19 Dec 2024HANSARD Hospice FundingI welcome the largest funding increase for hospices in a generation. If that cannot bring some Christmas cheer to the Conservative Benches, it will in my constituency of Wirral…19 Dec 2024HANSARD Building HomesOn the Wirral, our housing shortage leaves thousands on waiting lists. The issue goes further, with children and grandchildren having to leave the area to get on the housing…12 Dec 2024HANSARDDetained British Nationals AbroadThe right hon. Member mentioned the families who are here today to listen to this debate, and in doing so highlighted the impact on not just those detained or held hostage but…05 Dec 2024HANSARD Plan for Change: Milestones for Mission-led GovernmentI listened carefully to the shadow Minister’s reply, and it sounded to me like he welcomed much of the investment that our Government will deliver, but, funnily enough, he will…05 Dec 2024HANSARDEngagementsQ3. Emily left her ex, but the abuse did not stop. He stayed in their home, cancelled the mortgage contributions and destroyed her credit score. Now she cannot even take out a…06 Nov 2024