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106 recent contributions in Hansard
HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI recently met my constituent Sam, who suffered life-changing injuries and lost a close friend when they were both hit by a silent falling tree in Sale. The tree that fell on Sam…19 Mar 2026HANSARDPromoting EqualityPoverty and economic inequality scar the education and life chances of children. Is it not right that by lifting the two-child limit, delivering 30 hours of free childcare,…11 Mar 2026HANSARDPromoting Equality3. What steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to promote equality as part of the Government mission to break down barriers to opportunity.11 Mar 2026HANSARD Social Cohesion Action PlanI warmly welcome the social cohesion strategy as we seek to unite our communities. In Altrincham and Sale West, we are fortunate enough to have some fantastic interfaith groups…09 Mar 2026HANSARDSupport for NEET Young People5. What steps he is taking to support young people into employment, education or training.09 Mar 2026HANSARDSupport for NEET Young PeopleI draw the Secretary of State’s attention to Wiseup Networks, an organisation, based in my constituency, that enables employers across Manchester and London to provide young…09 Mar 2026HANSARD Nurseries and Early Years Providers: CCTVI thank my hon. Friend for raising that case. As a Greater Manchester Member of Parliament, I know that the important issue of mandatory CCTV in nursery settings is a critical…04 Feb 2026HANSARDIranAs well as funding and fuelling violence across the world, the Iranian regime is once again showing its brutality on the streets. Like many hon. Members, I have had constituents…03 Feb 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsFor too long, victims in Altrincham and Sale West and across the country have been treated as secondary thoughts in the criminal justice system—left in limbo, not knowing their…03 Feb 2026HANSARDCommonhold and Leasehold ReformSince my election I have worked to support leaseholders across my constituency, meeting residents at Maple Court, Budenberg and St James Court. When I surveyed local leaseholders…27 Jan 2026HANSARD ADHD Diagnosisrose —20 Jan 2026HANSARD ADHD DiagnosisI thank my hon. Friend for giving way. I met Matty on a number of occasions, like many who sit on the Labour Benches representing the north-west, and he certainly made a lasting…20 Jan 2026HANSARDAsylum HotelsThe Cresta Court hotel in my constituency has been used to house asylum seekers for just over a year. That is bad for the taxpayer, bad for my community and bad for those going…05 Jan 2026HANSARD Employment Rights BillThe hon. Member has talked about the potential for an added burden on employers by scrapping exploitative zero-hours contracts, which Liberal Democrat peers in the other place…08 Dec 2025HANSARD Employment Rights BillOn that point, will the hon. Member give way?08 Dec 2025HANSARD Employment Rights BillThe shadow Secretary of State speaks of uncertainty for workers. I gently point out that Conservative Ministers promised more than 20 times to deliver an employment Bill, and…08 Dec 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseRecently, a 12-year-old boy in Timperley in my constituency was stabbed with a screwdriver by a local adult man in a totally unjustified attack. Thankfully, my constituent…04 Dec 2025HANSARD Domestic Violence: Support for Victims’ FamiliesI applied for this debate so that I could raise the case of Paula Leeson on behalf of her family. I should start by reassuring all parties that this is no longer a live criminal…04 Dec 2025HANSARD Terminal Illness: Mental Health SupportI beg to move, That this House has considered mental health support for people with terminal illnesses. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Jeremy. I am here…03 Dec 2025HANSARD Terminal Illness: Mental Health SupportI thank everyone who has contributed to the debate in a really constructive way, and I hope that we can work together on both sides of this House to tackle this important issue. I…03 Dec 2025