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HANSARD Youth JusticeThe White Paper contains many announcements that we, as Liberal Democrats, can support, so I gently ask the Deputy Prime Minister what evidence the Government have that the…18 May 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsT1. If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.27 Apr 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsI worked at McDonald’s throughout my GCSEs and A-levels and while at university—it is a good employer for those who are studying. Newbury Soup Kitchen is a local charity that is…27 Apr 2026HANSARDLord Mandelson Humble Address: Government Response UpdateHow does the Prime Minister’s promise of delivering honesty, integrity and accountability reconcile with the potential blocking of a motion to the Committee of Privileges? If the…27 Apr 2026HANSARDGulf Conflict19. What assessment she has made of the potential implications for her policies of the situation in the strait of Hormuz.21 Apr 2026HANSARDGulf ConflictGiven President Trump’s latest threats to destroy bridges and power plants—attacks that would be against international law—has the Foreign Secretary made representations to her US…21 Apr 2026HANSARDMiddle East: Economic UpdateIn her statement, the Chancellor outlined a plan for tomorrow, but no help for today. The residents of Newbury—the small businesses and farmers—want to know how high the…21 Apr 2026HANSARDMiddle EastThe Lebanese Health Ministry confirmed earlier today that 2,055 civilians have been killed since the start of this latest crisis, including 167 since Friday alone, so I join the…13 Apr 2026HANSARDRoad Safety of Horses and RidersHaving tabled an early-day motion, presented a Bill and hosted a Westminster Hall debate on equine road safety, I am now pleased to be able to submit this petition on horse and…25 Mar 2026HANSARDFinance (No. 2) BillDoes the hon. Member agree that the way the Government have approached this has hurt their main aim of economic growth, because farmers have delayed ordering and, because of the…11 Mar 2026HANSARD Ministry of DefenceMy hon. Friend may have been coming to it, but how much would it cost to get to his vision compared with what we have in budgets today?04 Mar 2026HANSARD Ministry of DefenceI congratulate the Chair of the Defence Committee on securing the debate; I also thank the Backbench Business Committee, of which I am a member. As the Chair of the Select…04 Mar 2026HANSARDLeasehold Reform22. What steps he is taking to support leaseholders.23 Feb 2026HANSARDLeasehold ReformI thank the Secretary of State for his response and welcome the support being given to leaseholders; however, many of the problems they face could be addressed through stronger…23 Feb 2026HANSARDProcedure committeeIt is a pleasure to speak on behalf of the Procedure Committee about our fourth report of the Session, which looks at the idea of introducing call lists. I am happy to stand in…09 Feb 2026HANSARDProcedure committeeI thank the right hon. Member and will pass on his thanks to the Committee. We genuinely took into wider consideration the multiple aspects that would have to change if call lists…09 Feb 2026HANSARDProcedure committeeI thank the hon. Member for his comment. We agree—spontaneity is such an important aspect of how we operate in this place.09 Feb 2026HANSARDCommonhold and Leasehold ReformI welcome the introduction of this draft Bill and, as a member of the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee, I look forward to scrutinising it. I wonder whether the…27 Jan 2026HANSARD Women’s Safety: Walking, Wheeling, Cycling and RunningI congratulate the hon. Lady on securing this debate. Will she join me in congratulating Newbury Road Club, Newbury Velo and West Berkshire Spokes, which organised a glow ride in…27 Jan 2026HANSARDState Pension Age Changes: Compensation5. What recent assessment he has made of the potential merits of compensating 1950s-born women affected by the maladministration of state pension age changes.26 Jan 2026