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HANSARDTopical QuestionsCheltenham train passengers have a continual frustration with the turnaround time at Gloucester. There is also a new frustration: I wonder whether the Secretary of State or a…16 Jul 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseThis summer brings good news in the Big Space Cancer Appeal, which Health Ministers are right behind. Will the Leader of the House join me in thanking the brilliant doctors behind…16 Jul 2026HANSARD Local Government ReorganisationThe proposals are not the result that I wanted for my constituency or Gloucestershire. However, I am a reasonable man, and I am willing to take the Secretary of State at his word.…16 Jul 2026HANSARDAsylum HotelsLast year the National Audit Office reported that the cost of asylum accommodation contracts had more than tripled, from under £5 billion to more than £15 billion. Clearly they…13 Jul 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe Culture Secretary has quit X and removed her Department from the platform, citing its descent into misinformation and abuse. Does the Home Secretary agree with her decision?…13 Jul 2026HANSARDDeath of Ann WiddecombeThe news about Ann Widdecombe is shocking and deeply distressing. My thoughts are with her family, including her nephew, the Rev. Roger Widdecombe—my constituent—and his wife…13 Jul 2026HANSARDImmigration and Asylum BillI am reluctant to interrupt the shadow Home Secretary when he is in full flow, but he listed countries to which we are successfully deporting people; does he think that our…13 Jul 2026HANSARDImmigration and Asylum BillI was quite taken aback by the passion that the shadow Home Secretary showed for wiping out many decades of hard-won human rights that we all enjoy. Human rights are not just for…13 Jul 2026HANSARDImmigration and Asylum BillI will make progress. [ Interruption. ] I will give way.13 Jul 2026HANSARDImmigration and Asylum BillThese things are actually defined in law. I saw a human rights barrister on the other side of the Chamber, the hon. and learned Member for Folkestone and Hythe (Tony Vaughan),…13 Jul 2026HANSARDImmigration and Asylum BillUnfortunately, this is policy heavy on rhetoric and light on substance, and it risks playing into the hands of Nigel Farage. I thank the right hon. Member for his heckle. He says,…13 Jul 2026HANSARDEuropean Entry and Exit SystemIt is now 10 years on from the Brexit referendum, and in the words of the right hon. Member for Newark (Robert Jenrick), where are we? We are here, stuck in queues at the EU…08 Jul 2026HANSARDHospitality SectorHarry Kane’s heroics last night mean that many England fans are looking forward to an early morning or a late night on Monday, depending on one’s perspective. That is a good…02 Jul 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe Secretary of State is aware of the importance of Cheltenham’s cyber-security industry, which is a key part of this nation’s defence efforts. I have good news for him: we are…02 Jul 2026HANSARDFlood Insurance: Reform of Flood ReMight the Minister be able to say a few words about the increased number of flooding episodes in urban areas, especially those containing basement flats? My constituent Jackie…01 Jul 2026HANSARDFamily Justice System8. What steps he is taking to reform the family justice system.30 Jun 2026HANSARDFamily Justice SystemWhen family courts decide that care is to be split between parents 50:50, we might expect that fair financial arrangements follow. However, when courts make that ruling, and the…30 Jun 2026HANSARDSEND: ImprovementRecent events lead me to believe that we will have an in-depth discussion about regional funding inequalities in this country. With that in mind, may I draw Ministers’ attention…22 Jun 2026HANSARDSEND: Improvement8. What steps her Department is taking to improve the SEND system.22 Jun 2026HANSARDNational Security (State Threats) BillI thank the hon. Member for his intervention. The new clause will not be withdrawn. The sentiment is shared between us, and I think we should appreciate that. New clause 3…17 Jun 2026