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HANSARD ImmigrationI think the right hon. Gentleman may have revealed something early on in his speech. He has told us that now is the time for “a serious, credible plan”. Is he therefore admitting…21 May 2025HANSARD ImmigrationI wonder whether the hon. Gentleman can address the point I made in my speech. Repeatedly, Conservative Members, including him, have said, “If we had only waited a little bit…21 May 2025HANSARD ImmigrationI apologise, Madam Deputy Speaker. Why does the hon. Member think the right hon. Member for Richmond and Northallerton called the general election when he did, when he was…21 May 2025HANSARD ImmigrationIt is possibly in order for me to correct the shadow Minister. I was very clear that I believe that the application of article 8 should be tightened so that courts in this country…21 May 2025HANSARD ImmigrationThe reality is that before 2018 we had that agreement. We have had it before. This Prime Minister has shown time and again his ability to negotiate on the world stage, and I have…21 May 2025HANSARD ImmigrationAgain, after 14 years, the Conservatives turn up demanding to know why nobody has done anything about the issue in 10 months. Frankly, it is hypocrisy of the highest level. I turn…21 May 2025HANSARD ImmigrationI will give way in a moment. The last Conservative Government put construction workers on their points-based immigration system. They wanted to import construction workers—the…21 May 2025HANSARD ImmigrationI want to start by being very clear about what I believe and what I know my constituents in Hartlepool believe. Immigration, whether legal or illegal, is far too high. There is…21 May 2025HANSARD ImmigrationThe right hon. Gentleman knows that I hold him in high regard, but he has mentioned the figures of 800,000 to 900,000 following his list of Governments. Will he confirm that those…21 May 2025HANSARD Adoption and Kinship PlacementsI congratulate the hon. Member on securing this important debate. Many of us have been talking to special guardians in our constituencies—I certainly have in Hartlepool—and one of…20 May 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT5. In Hartlepool, to make a journey of just 2.8 miles from St Hild’s school to the Headland requires two buses and takes approximately 40 minutes. The Hartlepool transport users…15 May 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseThis weekend, young Hartlepool sporting stars will compete on the national stage. The Oaksway under-14 netball squad has qualified for the England Netball national finals in…15 May 2025HANSARDEngagementsQ4. Council tax is the most regressive and unfair tax in this country. It has become a tax on deprivation: the less affluent an area, the more you pay; the greater your need, the…14 May 2025HANSARD Infected Blood Inquiry: Government ResponseI thank the Paymaster General for his statement and for his correspondence on this issue on behalf of my constituent Alex Robinson. Alex lost her father in 2006 to this scandal,…14 May 2025HANSARDDefence Industries: North-EastI thank my hon. Friend for mentioning Merlin Flex from my constituency. I had the pleasure of visiting Merlin Flex recently, and people there have talked in such positive terms…13 May 2025HANSARDProtection of Prison StaffPrison should be a rehabilitative place for the vast majority of prisoners; that is good for society, for lowering crime and for our economy. But there is a small number of…12 May 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT4. I welcome the Government’s view that nuclear power is essential to our clean power goals. What steps is the Department taking to ensure that new nuclear can be built wherever…29 Apr 2025HANSARDSEND SupportMy constituent, Martyn Hodgson, has two adopted children. Both have suffered extensive trauma in their short lives, and the oldest son was diagnosed with autism and learning…28 Apr 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [Lords]I declare an interest as a proud season ticket holder of Hartlepool United and—I am told—the first member of Hartlepool United Supporters Trust to be elected to represent our town…28 Apr 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseResidents of the Throston ward in Hartlepool, in common with communities right across the borough, tell me that they are fed up with crime and antisocial behaviour following 14…24 Apr 2025