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HANSARDGrassroots Sports: Cannock ChaseI welcome the support of the hon. Member for Cannock Chase (Josh Newbury) for our investment in his constituency while we were in government. In all seriousness, however, I would…22 May 2025HANSARD ImmigrationThe hon. Gentleman references a returns agreement with France. The Labour party amendment to the motion talks about a deal with France. Is he confident that the French will agree…21 May 2025HANSARD ImmigrationWill the hon. Member give way?21 May 2025HANSARD ImmigrationOn that point, will the Minister give way?21 May 2025HANSARD Youth ServicesI thank the hon. Member for Croydon East (Natasha Irons) for securing this debate. I know that she has regularly championed this issue since coming to this place. As Lord Cameron…15 May 2025HANSARDFuture of Public LibrariesOne of the key asks from this debate from Members across the House is that the Government publish a national strategy on the back of the Sanderson review. Can I push the Minister…14 May 2025HANSARDFuture of Public LibrariesWill the Minister give way briefly?14 May 2025HANSARDFuture of Public LibrariesIt is a great honour to serve under your chairmanship again today, Mr Dowd. I start by thanking the hon. Member for Mid Derbyshire (Jonathan Davies) for securing this important…14 May 2025HANSARDSt George’s Day and English AffairsIt is a privilege to rise on behalf of the shadow Culture team to mark St George’s day. I thank the hon. Member for Newcastle-under-Lyme (Adam Jogee) for securing this important…08 May 2025HANSARD India-Pakistan: EscalationThe barbaric terrorist attacks in Kashmir on innocent Indian and Nepali tourists caused deep distress in my constituency, which is home to many Indian nationals and those of…07 May 2025HANSARD Points of OrderOn a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. This morning we learned that Labour’s choice of football regulator, David Kogan, made personal donations to both the Prime Minister and…07 May 2025HANSARDSchool Costs and Employer’s National Insurance Contributions14. What estimate she has made of the potential impact of increases in employer’s national insurance contributions on the number of teachers employed in schools.28 Apr 2025HANSARDSchool Costs and Employer’s National Insurance ContributionsI have been contacted by schools in my Old Bexley and Sidcup constituency that are outraged that Labour’s tax rises are forcing them to cut resources and staff while the…28 Apr 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [Lords]Quite simply, because it is no longer independent.28 Apr 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [Lords]Will the hon. Gentleman give way?28 Apr 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [Lords]I put on record my thanks to all right hon. and hon. Members for their contributions and everyone who has engaged with the process outside the Chamber. Like in politics, in…28 Apr 2025HANSARDHyper-prolific OffendingTool theft has a devastating impact on tradespeople and their families across the country. That is why I am pleased to support the shadow Justice Secretary, Sidcup police, On The…22 Apr 2025HANSARDHyper-prolific Offending21. What steps she is taking through the criminal justice system to help tackle hyper-prolific offending.22 Apr 2025HANSARDRugby LeagueThank you, Mr Speaker; I am happy to declare it. We lost a lot of games back then. The return of the ashes is welcome news for rugby league, but while the next generation will be…03 Apr 2025HANSARD Local Government Finances: LondonI echo the hon. Member’s comments about funding not keeping up with demographic changes. That is a cross-party criticism—not one aimed just at the Labour Government—because the…26 Mar 2025