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271 recent contributions in Hansard
HANSARDUniversal Credit and Working Tax CreditI support the motion. The Government should hang their head in shame for leaving people on universal credit living under the shadow of a potential cut in their benefits at the end…18 Jan 2021HANSARD Covid-19We stand on the precipice of what many experts warn will be the darkest days in the long war on covid-19. There are now 62% more patients in hospital with covid than at the peak…12 Jan 2021HANSARD Winter Homelessness SupportIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mrs Miller. I thank the hon. Member for Cities of London and Westminster (Nickie Aiken) for securing this important debate. In…16 Dec 2020HANSARDRenewable Energy: CapacityThe tidal energy industry has a hugely important role to play in meeting increased demand for electricity and achieving net zero carbon emissions. The Mersey tidal project has the…15 Dec 2020HANSARDRenewable Energy: CapacityWhat steps he is taking to develop the renewable energy sector in the UK.15 Dec 2020HANSARDUK-EU Future Relationship Negotiations and Transition PeriodThe covid-19 pandemic has led to a tsunami of job losses in the British manufacturing sector, and thousands more will be lost if tariffs are slapped on British goods. What steps…07 Dec 2020HANSARDDefence Procurement and Supply ChainsI beg to move, That this House has considered defence procurement and supply chains. It is a great pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Charles. I am most grateful to…01 Dec 2020HANSARDDefence Procurement and Supply ChainsI thank all hon. Members for their contributions, which have been fantastic. The debate has greatly benefited from the depth of their experience, insight and expertise. I am glad…01 Dec 2020HANSARD Spending Review 2020 and OBR ForecastThe Chancellor has promised the British people a green jobs revolution, but the UK is fast falling behind countries like France and Germany. We need investment in the jobs of the…25 Nov 2020HANSARD Covid-19: Funding for Local AuthoritiesIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Hollobone. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Bethnal Green and Bow (Rushanara Ali) for securing this debate. I want to…24 Nov 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Restrictions on Gyms and SportIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Mundell. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Newcastle upon Tyne North (Catherine McKinnell) for securing this debate. I…23 Nov 2020HANSARDUnion Learning FundIt is a privilege to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Hollobone, and I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Nottingham South (Lilian Greenwood) for securing the debate. First, I…18 Nov 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Employment RightsIt is a privilege to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Christopher. I thank the hon. Member for Paisley and Renfrewshire North (Gavin Newlands) for securing this debate. I should…17 Nov 2020HANSARDTrade Deals and the NHSIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Stringer. I thank the hon. Member for Linlithgow and East Falkirk (Martyn Day) for his hard work in securing the debate. I am…16 Nov 2020HANSARDNorth of England: Economic SupportIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Efford. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Barnsley Central (Dan Jarvis) for securing this important debate. Last year,…11 Nov 2020HANSARD External Private Contractors: Government Use and EmploymentIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Pritchard. I am delighted that my first contribution in Westminster Hall is to a debate secured by my hon. Friend the Member…21 Oct 2020HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateOn the Wirral, over a third of the people who have been in contact with someone with covid-19 have not been contacted by Test and Trace. Will the Secretary of State concede that…19 Oct 2020HANSARDEngagementsLast week, the Chancellor made the political choice to write off 1 million jobs as unviable. There are more than 1,000 jobs at risk in my constituency of Birkenhead, and 141,000…30 Sept 2020HANSARDOnline Hate Speech and ExtremismAt a Home Affairs Committee session last week, the national lead for counter-terrorism, Neil Basu, warned of growing numbers of young people being drawn towards right-wing…28 Sept 2020HANSARDOnline Hate Speech and ExtremismWhat recent discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on tackling online hate speech and extremism.28 Sept 2020