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HANSARDFootball Governance BillLike many across this Chamber, I thank those from across the political sphere, those within the footballing community and those who led the fan-based review because their work is…23 Apr 2024HANSARDFootball Governance BillClearly not, and I think that there is space for the regulator to intervene. As has been referenced, the FA cup can be a lifesaver for grassroots clubs. The hon. Member for…23 Apr 2024HANSARDRough SleepingAs well as trying to criminalise rough sleepers, put them in jail and give them a hefty fine, it is crystal clear that the Government will not meet their target to end rough…22 Apr 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsT3. Did the former Energy Minister, the right hon. Member for Beverley and Holderness (Graham Stuart), leave because he is worried about losing his seat to Labour at the next…16 Apr 2024HANSARDRail Manufacturing: Job LossesWhat further discussions are the Minister and Secretary of State going to have with the manufacturing and rail unions on this matter?16 Apr 2024HANSARDAsylum Seekers Accommodated in HotelsMy sincere condolences, Mr Speaker. The Government promised some considerable time ago that a hotel used in my constituency would no longer be used to house those seeking asylum.…15 Apr 2024HANSARD Building SafetyLet me start by thanking the Minister for advance sight of the statement. I must be clear that I do not share his enthusiasm that the end of the building safety crisis is somehow…26 Mar 2024HANSARD Women’s State Pension AgeThis interim statement felt like a non-statement. It spoke about clarity but offered none at all to WASPI women or Members of the House. I repeat what many across the Chamber have…25 Mar 2024HANSARDRecommendations of the Infected Blood InquiryI rise to present this petition on behalf of all those in my constituency of Weaver Vale affected by the contaminated blood scandal. I commend all campaigners, including my right…25 Mar 2024HANSARDSupport for Small BusinessesAccording to the Federation of Small Businesses, two in three small businesses are suffering from late payments. We are now 14 years into a Tory Government. Why do the Government…19 Mar 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe last Labour Government lifted 1 million children out of poverty. After 14 years of Tory Government, we have 1 million children in destitution. What has gone wrong?18 Mar 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseParents from the Northwich part of my constituency are rightly lobbying me about specialist educational provision in the Cheshire West and Chester council area. Could we have a…14 Mar 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsI listened carefully, as I always do, to what the Minister said regarding calls for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire, but it is now time to step up. It requires all warring…12 Mar 2024HANSARDIsrael and GazaI make a plea to the Minister to go one step further and join the chorus, now including our allies in Australia, Canada and New Zealand, calling for an immediate humanitarian…27 Feb 2024HANSARDPolicing Homelessness and Rough SleepingAs drafted, the Bill is a new vagrancy Act with bells on. Rough sleeping is up 75% since 2010. Rather than criminalise people who happen to be rough sleeping, should we not…26 Feb 2024HANSARDLeasehold and Freehold Reform Bill (Fifth sitting)I, too, rise to support this very generous amendment from my hon. Friend the shadow Minister. It is pragmatic, and it would power up the Secretary of State, whoever that might be,…23 Jan 2024HANSARDSocial Rented HousingRather than levying fines of £2,500 on the most vulnerable people sleeping rough, as is proposed in the Criminal Justice Bill, will the Minister commit to building a new…22 Jan 2024HANSARD Funded ChildcareThe initiative is supposed to provide 700,000 additional childcare places, yet 5% of providers withdrew from the market last year, including in the Sandymoor part of my…22 Jan 2024HANSARDLeasehold and Freehold Reform Bill (Third sitting)Q Would you welcome amendments to the Bill to try to capture that by regulation, by legislation? Paul Broadhead: Yes. Anything that makes it clearer and gives lenders confidence…18 Jan 2024HANSARDLeasehold and Freehold Reform Bill (Fourth sitting)Q The CMA—including your good selves—has rightfully highlighted concerns around estate management and some of the charges commonly known as fleecehold. You said you were going to…18 Jan 2024