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HANSARD Local Government ReorganisationWhat chaos in Sussex! The West Sussex decision has been delayed, and splitting East Sussex is okay according to the Secretary of State. My constituency is the only one that covers…16 Jul 2026HANSARDRegional Accents and Social MobilityIt is a pleasure to listen to and take part in this debate on behalf of His Majesty’s loyal Opposition, and it is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Roger. I…15 Jul 2026HANSARDDraft Government of Wales Act 2006 (Increase of Capital Borrowing Limits) Order 2026It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship this afternoon, Mrs Harris, and a privilege to respond on behalf of His Majesty’s loyal Opposition on a subject that could hardly…01 Jul 2026HANSARDDraft Government of Wales Act 2006 (Increase of Capital Borrowing Limits) Order 2026I thank the Minister for giving way; she is being very generous to us all. I just want to reiterate the point about accountability. Between the announcement of this measure in the…01 Jul 2026HANSARD Asylum AccommodationI have two issues affecting my constituency. As you will know, Madam Deputy Speaker, Crowborough camp affects the back of my constituency, and Copthorne hotel is close to Gatwick.…29 Jun 2026HANSARDWindrush DayThank you, Madam Deputy Speaker; it is always wonderful to see you in the Chair. Where to start? I always love this debate. I thank all hon. Members who have contributed to it. It…25 Jun 2026HANSARDDraft Conversion Practices BillI thank the Minister for the brief sight of her statement and for her apology. Let me start by setting out a principle that I believe rightly commands support across this House:…25 Jun 2026HANSARDWindrush DayI believe the hon. Lady to be my friend as well. I completely agree with standing up to that abhorrent behaviour and to those seeking to divide us. It is right that we reflect on…25 Jun 2026HANSARDViolence against Women and GirlsAs a 16-year-old, Kate worked a summer at Harrods. In 2024, she told her story of being raped at work. Intimate medical examinations were carried out on women by senior Harrods…24 Jun 2026HANSARD Grooming Gangs: Independent Inquiry(Urgent Question): To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if she will make a statement on the progress made since the publication of Dame Louise Casey’s review into…18 Jun 2026HANSARD Grooming Gangs: Independent InquiryI thank the Minister for her answer. It has been one year since Dame Louise Casey’s stark and deeply troubling review of group-based child sexual exploitation, known rightly as…18 Jun 2026HANSARDInfected Blood Compensation SchemeIt is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Blyth and Ashington (Ian Lavery). Where to start? Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker, for the opportunity to contribute on behalf of my…18 Jun 2026HANSARDJob CreationBoarded-up windows, derelict buildings and deserted towns are increasingly common on high streets in Wales, as highlighted by North Wales Live and its readers. Our hospitality…17 Jun 2026HANSARDEconomic GrowthThe previous Welsh Labour Government spent more than £100 million developing plans for the M4 relief road, only to scrap the project before construction began. Congestion at the…17 Jun 2026HANSARDDefence Spending“Inadequate…failing…unable”. Those were the damning words used to describe this Labour Government’s approach to defence by the former Defence Secretary, the right hon. Member for…17 Jun 2026HANSARD Brain CancerMy constituent from East Grinstead, Holly Vivian, an NHS nurse, is very concerned about late diagnosis, particularly given her own medical training, saying that she was concerned…15 Jun 2026HANSARD Water CompaniesI know you have had your own issues with water, Madam Deputy Speaker. Given the dire ongoing issue with flies in Chailey, water outages due to heat, cold and storms, and a lack of…08 Jun 2026HANSARD Pride MonthI thank all hon. Members who have contributed to the debate. It is always a pleasure to speak on behalf of His Majesty’s loyal Opposition. It has been a thoughtful, emotional and…04 Jun 2026HANSARD Pride MonthI am wearing my Conservative pride badge, so I am quite happy to wear a flag, as are many in our party. As I say, the Conservative party roundly believes in treating everyone…04 Jun 2026HANSARD Pride MonthNo, I will conclude. There has been a lot of agreement in the Chamber, but let’s be real: it is not going to be universal—that is the reality of politics and life today. Let me…04 Jun 2026