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HANSARDNight-time Economy7. What steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to support growth in the night-time economy in Essex.20 May 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsI recently heard from Chelsea, a constituent of mine, who raised concerns about her grandmother Anna’s care. After a delayed discharge, she was released with the wrong equipment,…06 May 2025HANSARD Headingley IncidentI wish the victims of the Headingley attack a full recovery. My thoughts are with their friends and family and the community. Just this morning, I welcomed Joan Whelan to…28 Apr 2025HANSARDKnife Crime: Children and Young PeopleI thank the hon. Member for Huntingdon (Ben Obese-Jecty) for securing this vital debate. Knife crimes among children and young people are some of the most devastating incidents to…20 Mar 2025HANSARD Coastal CommunitiesI thank the hon. Member for North Norfolk (Steff Aquarone) for securing this debate. It is an honour to be here today among MPs representing coastal communities. I represent…20 Mar 2025HANSARD Housing Development Planning: Water CompaniesWater companies have a responsibility to the community they are in and the developments that they play a part in. I am keen to hear from the Minister what the Government’s reforms…12 Mar 2025HANSARDEnglish Rugby Union: GovernanceIt is a pleasure to serve with you in the Chair, Sir Desmond. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Camborne and Redruth (Perran Moon) for securing this really important debate.…11 Mar 2025HANSARD Anti-social Behaviour: East of EnglandI thank my hon. Friend for allowing me to intervene. In my constituency of Southend East and Rochford, we share many of the same issues that my hon. Friend is experiencing in her…11 Mar 2025HANSARDMarket Towns: Cultural HeritageI agree. That is one of the reasons we are all here: we are talking about the unique offer and appeal of our communities. All and any history regarding families and individuals…04 Mar 2025HANSARDMarket Towns: Cultural HeritageTo summarise our debate, it is fair to say that market towns are up against it and often feel the sharp end of economic downturns. I know at first hand how local communities’…04 Mar 2025HANSARDMarket Towns: Cultural HeritageOh, guys. I am more excited to hear the thoughts of other Members present, because I know that they bring insights into their communities from which we can all benefit.04 Mar 2025HANSARDMarket Towns: Cultural HeritageMy hon. Friend is absolutely right: that sort of resource helps under-resourced councils. As I said, councils have lost specialist infrastructure and staff, and that has a huge…04 Mar 2025HANSARDMarket Towns: Cultural HeritageI beg to move, That this House has considered the cultural heritage of market towns. It is an honour to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Jeremy. I thank everyone here today for…04 Mar 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI have had the pleasure of meeting my constituent Mark Hughes, who kindly shared his experience of a terminal diagnosis. Would the Leader of the House join me in commending Mark…27 Feb 2025HANSARDPrevent: Learning ReviewSir David Amess was a hugely respected parliamentarian of massive popularity across all parties and in his wider community. He worked every day with true compassion to improve the…12 Feb 2025HANSARD Southport AttackI am speaking on behalf of my constituency neighbour, my hon. Friend the Member for Southend West and Leigh (David Burton-Sampson), who has been working closely with the Home…05 Feb 2025HANSARD English Devolution and Local GovernmentI wholeheartedly welcome the Government’s announcement on devolution in Essex, which both the Conservative leader and the Labour-run unitaries are very supportive of. This…05 Feb 2025HANSARD Police Grant ReportAs I am sure Members know, Southend and Rochford is an area of immense cultural heritage, vibrant businesses and a picturesque coastline. Last summer, we faced high-profile…05 Feb 2025HANSARDGreat British Energy: Regional OfficesI commend the Minister on the progress he has made on setting up Great British Energy. Can he outline to the House what opportunities our publicly owned champion will bring to…04 Feb 2025HANSARDNational Cancer PlanI also commend the Minister for his great announcement, which is welcome and needed. The Minister has often spoken about the importance of shifting from sickness to prevention,…04 Feb 2025