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HANSARD Local Power PlanNorthampton is one of the towns across the UK that will benefit from the local power plan. Does the Secretary of State agree that my schools, colleges and universities, the four…10 Feb 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsT8. In her interview two weeks ago in The Sunday Times , the Foreign Secretary warned that the only person who benefits when NATO is divided is Vladimir Putin. That warning looks…20 Jan 2026HANSARDEconomic GrowthAs chair of the international trade and investment all-party parliamentary group, I am pleased that we are running the power of place campaign to encourage colleagues to highlight…14 Jan 2026HANSARD Offshore WindThis is a fantastic announcement for the UK, and it is also fantastic to hear that the Secretary of State is already preparing for AR8. Can he assure the House that his Department…14 Jan 2026HANSARDEconomic Growth9. What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to support economic growth in Scotland.14 Jan 2026HANSARD Rural CommunitiesSorry, Madam Deputy Speaker. The farming productivity review is very clear: if we want a sustainable rural economy, we can do much more to unlock its potential. Planning is one of…07 Jan 2026HANSARD Rural CommunitiesI am not familiar with the Northern Ireland protocol at all, but I am learning more about the SPS agreement in my role as the chair. I hope that Nick Thomas-Symonds will come to…07 Jan 2026HANSARD Ukraine and Wider Operational UpdateDoes the Secretary of State agree that, despite Reform UK banning the showing of support for Ukraine in my county of Northamptonshire, my constituents and those across the whole…07 Jan 2026HANSARD Rural CommunitiesI wanted to contribute to this debate to celebrate the brilliant food producers in Northamptonshire and across the UK, some of which you sampled on Northamptonshire Day, Madam…07 Jan 2026HANSARDBletchley Railway Station: Eastern EntranceI travel through Bletchley on my way to London, and have done so while commuting for many years. It has been amazing to see the station grow with the arrival of East West Rail and…07 Jan 2026HANSARD Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) BillI think the Bill goes some way on that, and it is clear that future legislation and guidance will start to frame those issues. There are other ways that we can drive businesses to…06 Jan 2026HANSARD Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) BillI start with a story; it is a real story, but I have changed the names for obvious reasons. It was a Tuesday afternoon and I had a call from our CEO, David, who said to me, “Mike,…06 Jan 2026HANSARDWomen’s Economic Empowerment13. What steps she is taking to support women’s economic empowerment.10 Dec 2025HANSARDWomen’s Economic EmpowermentDanielle Stone, Northamptonshire’s brilliant police, fire and crime commissioner, has just launched the women’s charter, which brings together employers, community groups and the…10 Dec 2025HANSARD Resident Doctors: Industrial ActionPeople in Northampton are on a bit of a rollercoaster: they have seen the benefits of a Labour Government in the £16 million that has been secured for our new urgent care centre…10 Dec 2025HANSARD Oxford to Cambridge Growth CorridorIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Jeremy. The Chancellor said that the Ox-Cam growth corridor has £78 billion of potential for our economy, but only if we get…03 Dec 2025HANSARDModern Slavery: Global Supply Chains3. What diplomatic steps she is taking with international partners to help tackle modern slavery and unethical labour practices in global supply chains.02 Dec 2025HANSARDModern Slavery: Global Supply ChainsAs the chair of the international trade and investment all-party parliamentary group, I have heard at first hand how new technology is making it easier to track supply-chain…02 Dec 2025HANSARD English Devolution and Community Empowerment BillI agree. I recognise that this is quite a challenge, because cross-Department working—in these first 16 months of government we have been exploring how siloed the previous…24 Nov 2025HANSARD English Devolution and Community Empowerment BillFantastic advice from a very experienced politician. To continue with my cross-party support, I very much thank the hon. Member for Mid Dorset and North Poole (Vikki Slade), with…24 Nov 2025