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HANSARDBudget 2024First, my sympathies go out to all residents and businesses impacted by the weekend’s storm. I also thank Andrew R. T. Davies for his leadership of our party in the Senedd, and I…11 Dec 2024HANSARDTourism Levy: JobsTourism is vital to the Welsh economy. However, Labour’s new tourism tax has merely created attraction closures and strikes, from the zoo in Ynys Môn to the cliff railway in…11 Dec 2024HANSARD International Men’s DayI thank the hon. Gentleman for raising that point. In my 10 years in this House, the men who have been sent to this place have made such a difference through their work in their…21 Nov 2024HANSARD International Men’s DayAs usual, a Thursday afternoon of Backbench Business debates means that we are more collegiate than ever. The debate on strategic lawsuits against public participation was…21 Nov 2024HANSARDSupporting Women into WorkIt is working women who will pay the price for Labour’s Budget of broken promises, with the increase to employers’ national insurance contributions making working people worse off…13 Nov 2024HANSARDSupport for the Steel IndustryThank you, Mr Speaker. At the outset, as I come to the Dispatch Box for the first time in this role for Wales questions, may I please pay tribute to my former private secretary in…06 Nov 2024HANSARDImpact of the BudgetWill the Secretary of State express her regret about the impact of Labour’s Budget on Wales? It will undoubtedly make the people of Wales poorer. Pensioners have been left…06 Nov 2024HANSARDFurniture PovertyIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Roger. I thank the hon. Member for North West Cambridgeshire (Sam Carling) for securing this debate and for his thoughtful…06 Nov 2024HANSARDImpact of the Budgetrose—06 Nov 2024HANSARDSupport for the Steel IndustryI am delighted that the right hon. Lady has read the deal that we wrote, but the facts are simple: despite the protesting, this is the same deal that was previously negotiated by…06 Nov 2024HANSARDIncome Tax (Charge)It is a privilege to close this debate on behalf of His Majesty’s loyal Opposition. It has been about protecting working people. Given that many Labour Members again forgot to…04 Nov 2024HANSARDIncome tax (charge)I thank the Minister for giving way; he is very generous. He has mentioned choices. Could he comment on the fact that the cost of borrowing is soaring after this tax-raising…31 Oct 2024HANSARDIncome tax (charge)The hon. Gentleman is making an excellent speech, not least because he has mentioned both me and my constituency, so I am grateful to him for that. On that point about the SNP…31 Oct 2024HANSARDIncome tax (charge)Nobody here wants any negatives for their constituencies from the Budget, least of all for health services. However, I have family in Wales who have been living under a Labour…31 Oct 2024HANSARDIncome tax (charge)It is very important to support people working in the wine sector. Viticulture is alive and well in Sussex, Essex and across the country. If the train drivers’ needs have truly…31 Oct 2024HANSARDIncome tax (charge)I congratulate all hon. Members who have made their maiden speeches. May I wish the hon. Member for Livingston (Gregor Poynton) well in his time in this place? I agree with my…31 Oct 2024HANSARDHigh Street BusinessesThe anti-growth coalition on Mid Sussex district council, led by the Lib Dems, Labour, independents and Greens, is bringing in Sunday, bank holiday and evening town centre parking…31 Oct 2024HANSARDBusiness of the HouseWe have heard concerns about family businesses, and other Members have spoken this morning about working farming businesses. Could the Leader of the House use her good offices to…31 Oct 2024HANSARDBudget ResolutionsBut high quality!30 Oct 2024HANSARDBlack History MonthI will be coming on to that in my remarks. As a former Sports Minister, I am absolutely focused on highlighting the women’s game and, above all, making sure that sport is not…24 Oct 2024