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HANSARDCall for General ElectionThe hon. Member uses the term “betrayal”. I know he has been a steadfast voice for the defence of the Ukrainian people, so does he agree that the biggest betrayal this country has…12 Jan 2026HANSARDCall for General ElectionI am genuinely quite baffled that so many Conservative and Reform MPs are here, given that they have missed important debates in this House on things like employment rights. To be…12 Jan 2026HANSARD Student Finance (Review of Payment Schedules)Yes, I know—my grey hair and tired eyes from my two amazing young boys make me look just a little bit older. It is this Labour Government who are giving younger people a better…07 Jan 2026HANSARD Student Finance (Review of Payment Schedules)Well, they want to cut the national minimum wage for young people. What a scandal! The Greens are peddling false hope to students and have no realistic plan to help with the cost…07 Jan 2026HANSARD Student Finance (Review of Payment Schedules)I beg to move, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to require the Secretary of State to review the scheduling of student finance payments to undergraduates; to require the…07 Jan 2026HANSARDEnergy Jobs: Yorkshire and the HumberHappy new year, Mr Speaker. I am proud of York College in my constituency, where talented students are mastering apprenticeships that will power our clean energy future. York…06 Jan 2026HANSARDEnergy Jobs: Yorkshire and the Humber12. What steps he is taking to create jobs in the energy sector in Yorkshire and the Humber.06 Jan 2026HANSARDSmall-scale Fracking BanMy hon. Friend is making an excellent speech. On these planning applications, we must incorporate the fact that fracking leads to water scarcity—and our region has had a hosepipe…10 Dec 2025HANSARDSmall-scale Fracking BanIn that evidence, will the Minister include water scarcity? In York and across the region, people have not been able to fill up a paddling pool, so why should water be used in…10 Dec 2025HANSARD AI SafetyDoes my hon. Friend think the Whips would prefer the real Mark, or the AI Mark?10 Dec 2025HANSARD AI SafetyIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms Butler, especially given your distinguished background in tech and AI advocacy. May I share something that hon. Members will be…10 Dec 2025HANSARDSmall-scale Fracking BanI thank my hon. Friend for securing this debate. Like her, I have fought against fracking for years, but Reform UK wants to drill into our beautiful countryside in York Outer,…10 Dec 2025HANSARD Ajax Armoured VehicleMore than 30 soldiers fell ill, so I place on record our thanks as a House to Army Medical. Does my hon. Friend agree that when it comes to the forthcoming defence investment…08 Dec 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT8. As you know, Mr Speaker, I am proud to represent York, a city that works hard, has excellent connectivity, two universities, and of course the York Central project, which…04 Dec 2025HANSARDBudget ResolutionsWill the right hon. Member give way?01 Dec 2025HANSARDBudget ResolutionsI wanted to come in on the right hon. Member’s point about inflation. I am sure that he will welcome a Budget that reduces inflation. If he looks at the Blue Book— [ Interruption.…01 Dec 2025HANSARDBudget ResolutionsI wonder if my hon. Friend will allow me to raise the case of a single mum in my constituency who unexpectedly became pregnant a third time. It was a time of anxiety for her. She…01 Dec 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT1. If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.27 Nov 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsAway tickets cost £45 at championship Coventry and £30 at league one Mansfield Town. Even some national league games are getting close to £30 for York City fans, when premiership…27 Nov 2025HANSARDBus Services: York OuterLast week, I held a survey of my constituents on bus services. I got a great response, but one response stayed with me. My constituent said that the No. 11 bus—the only route to…20 Nov 2025