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HANSARDMiddle East: Economic UpdateThe strangely cheerful outing by Treasury Front-Bench Members today makes them the equivalent of the band playing on the deck of the Titanic, as the Government sink around them…21 Apr 2026HANSARD Antisemitic AttacksI am proud to represent Lancashire’s only synagogue, St Annes in my constituency. Many of the members of the congregation tell me about the difficulties faced, and the fear and…20 Apr 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseOver the past 12 months or so, a lot of residents and businesses across Fylde and Wyre have reported significant delays to, and times of entire absence of, Royal Mail deliveries…16 Apr 2026HANSARD Women’s Health StrategyI want to ask the Minister about a particular area of women’s health and how this strategy might impact on it. This is a very personal issue for me and my wife, regarding the…16 Apr 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillIn rural areas, farmers are often blighted, and end up landed with the costs of significant, often industrial and criminal fly-tipping. Does my right hon. Friend agree that that…14 Apr 2026HANSARDEhlers-Danlos Syndrome and Craniocervical InstabilityIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms Furniss. Given that this is a debate about a health condition that has a crippling impact on people’s lives, I beg the…26 Mar 2026HANSARDPassenger Rail ServicesIn Fylde, we are blessed to have nationally and internationally significant events. The women’s open returns to Royal Lytham and St Annes this year, and the Lytham festival is…26 Mar 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMorgan McSweeney resigned from the Government in disgrace over his role in the Mandelson scandal. The key word is “resigned”—he was not made redundant. I have been asking the…26 Mar 2026HANSARD Points of OrderOn a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. On 9 February, I submitted a named day written question to the Cabinet Office asking if any taxpayer-funded Government payment would be…25 Mar 2026HANSARDOil and GasDoes the hon. Member think that this is a minuscule, distracting issue for the tens of thousands of workers who have lost their jobs because of the policies of this Government on…24 Mar 2026HANSARDOil and Gasrose —24 Mar 2026HANSARDOil and GasOn Sunday, my son and I watched as the first fertiliser of the season started to be spread on the fields. It reminded me of the importance of the orders that are being placed now…24 Mar 2026HANSARDFuel DutyLike the hon. Gentleman, I am a north-west MP representing a rural constituency. Even those of our constituents who work in big suburban areas like Manchester and elsewhere still…18 Mar 2026HANSARDEngagementsQ12. Every week, the Prime Minister comes to the Chamber and reads out this pre-scripted nonsense that bears no resemblance to the questions that he is actually asked. The Leader…18 Mar 2026HANSARDDefence SkillsOn that Chorley and Lancashire theme, it will not be possible to increase the defence skills in this country if the defence jobs of the future are not secure in that pipeline. I…16 Mar 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsT9. Earlier I asked the Secretary of State if he would confirm an order of 25 Typhoons for the RAF after claiming the Government were backing British jobs, but the Minister for…16 Mar 2026HANSARDTraditionsThere is no finer UK tradition still lived out than drinking a cold beer and watching the local cricket team that has been there for decades. I recently visited St Annes cricket…26 Feb 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseAs winter takes its toll, many Members of this House will, like me, be finding their best angry faces and awkwardly pointing at potholes in their constituencies, but this year…26 Feb 2026HANSARDDraft Surrey (Structural Changes) Order 2026The Minister referenced £500 million of debt repayment support off the back of Woking’s unsupported debt. That rings a bell with me; my neighbouring authority in Blackpool has…25 Feb 2026HANSARD UK-German RelationsIt is a pleasure to serve with you in the Chair, Mr Twigg. I congratulate my constituency neighbour, the hon. Member for Preston (Sir Mark Hendrick), on securing this important…25 Feb 2026