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HANSARD Northern Ireland Troubles Bill (Carry-over)A teacher in my constituency wrote to me today with concerns about the Bill, pointing out that some MPs will be voting tonight who were born after the Good Friday/Belfast…27 Apr 2026HANSARDHealth and Social CareThe nation should be grateful for this Secretary of State and for what he is doing for maternal services, yet at Wythenshawe hospital in my constituency, the most recent Care…27 Apr 2026HANSARDDraft Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) Regulations 2026The Chair and I represent the great city of Manchester, and one of its darkest moments was Salman Abedi’s arena attack in 2017. These provisions are long overdue, and I thank the…15 Apr 2026HANSARDMaternity Care2. What steps his Department is taking to improve maternity care.14 Apr 2026HANSARDMaternity CareThe nation should be grateful for this Secretary of State and for what he is doing for maternal services, yet at Wythenshawe hospital in my constituency, the most recent Care…14 Apr 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI am sure that the whole House will agree that we could not do our jobs without the hard work and dedication of our staff. Will the Leader of the House join me in commending Mark…19 Mar 2026HANSARD International DevelopmentAs a former shadow International Development Minister, I know that one issue our nation has not grappled with is that 90% of the usurious levels of debt repayments for the poorest…19 Mar 2026HANSARDNorthern Ireland: Legacy of the PastMy hon. Friend is making a powerful speech, and she was an excellent Minister in her own right. Will she join me in paying tribute to Councillor Tommy Judge, who has been the…19 Mar 2026HANSARDMiddle EastThomas More, a former occupant of your chair, Madam Deputy Speaker, once famously said that when we cut down laws to defeat the devil, we are defenceless when the winds turn…17 Mar 2026HANSARD Strait of HormuzThe Joint Maritime Security Centre has designated the Persian gulf situation as critical, and Nautilus International, the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers…16 Mar 2026HANSARDLord Mandelson: Response to Humble AddressAs an alumnus of Manchester Metropolitan University, I noticed that it has stripped Peter Mandelson of all the honours that it gave to him while he was chancellor of that…16 Mar 2026HANSARDDraft Surrey (Structural Changes) Order 2026Forgive me, but we have to point out that the Liberal Democrats were part of the coalition that started austerity in 2010.25 Feb 2026HANSARDNorthern Powerhouse RailFebruary will represent the 25th anniversary of the opening of the second runway at Manchester airport in my constituency, with capacity for 60 million passengers. Does the…14 Jan 2026HANSARDLocal Government FinanceChanges to funding formulas can throw up huge anomalies. The Minister is well aware that Trafford council, which covers part of my constituency, is one of those anomalies. Will…17 Dec 2025HANSARDNorthern Ireland Troubles: Operation KenovaWe know that this was a brutal, murderous conflict, but, as we are reminded today, it was internecine as well at times. “There’ll be days like this”, in the words of one of…09 Dec 2025HANSARD Illegal Migrants: Unknown WhereaboutsThere will be 18 of them.09 Dec 2025HANSARD Illegal Migrants: Unknown WhereaboutsThat was No. 5.09 Dec 2025HANSARD Illegal Migrants: Unknown WhereaboutsWhen we talk about emotive subjects such as this one, it is important that we establish the facts. The hon. Member for Great Yarmouth (Rupert Lowe) recently railed on social media…09 Dec 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT3. The Government’s new youth investment fund is supporting the charity Nacro in my constituency to build a youth hub in Wythenshawe park. The Minister knows my constituency…08 Dec 2025HANSARD Flood Risk and Flood Defence Infrastructure: North-west EnglandIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Dr Murrison. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Warrington South (Sarah Hall) for this important and timely debate. For my…18 Nov 2025