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HANSARD High Speed Rail (Crewe - Manchester) BillMy hon. Friend makes an excellent point. Such contempt is what is holding our country back, and that is leading to the mismanagement of our network. Indeed, as I said earlier,…20 Jun 2022HANSARDRail StrikesIt is a pleasure to wind up the debate on behalf of Her Majesty’s Opposition, and I thank all those who have contributed to what I can definitely say has been a lively debate.…15 Jun 2022HANSARDFire and Rehire TacticsThe hon. Gentleman makes an excellent point, and that is why it is important that we have skilled workers who need be regarded for their loyalty to the job, and for their…15 Jun 2022HANSARDFire and Rehire TacticsI beg to move, That this House has considered the use of fire and rehire tactics. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms McVey. I am delighted to be able to bring…15 Jun 2022HANSARDFire and Rehire TacticsThe hon. Gentleman makes an excellent point. That issue is exactly what we discussed as we made our way from the main Chamber into Westminster Hall. The Government are trying to…15 Jun 2022HANSARDFire and Rehire TacticsAs a proud trade unionist, I am extremely grateful for the role that trade unions play in supporting their members and workers. I am also grateful to hon. Members from across the…15 Jun 2022HANSARDFire and Rehire TacticsI thank the Minister for outlining the statutory code and the Government guidance on improving working practices. To improve modern working practices, when will the Government…15 Jun 2022HANSARDRail StrikesAs I highlighted, they have been in negotiations for the past couple of years. I am talking about wider incompetence, so let us take Transport for London and the Government’s…15 Jun 2022HANSARDFire and Rehire TacticsMy hon. Friend makes an excellent point and with a great deal of wit. While the Government can do all the things that I have outlined, it seems that supporting workers’ rights has…15 Jun 2022HANSARDRail StrikesI thank the hon. Gentleman, but the true fact of the matter is that the Secretary of State has not even tried. He has been missing in action. The unions, including the RMT, have…15 Jun 2022HANSARDArmed Forces Housing AccommodationIn my recent visits to UK military bases, many of our servicemen and women raised with me the issue of substandard accommodation, which will no doubt have an impact on recruitment…13 Jun 2022HANSARDArmed Forces Housing Accommodation12. What recent assessment he has made of the quality of housing accommodation for armed forces personnel.13 Jun 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsT7. The Government promised that a comprehensive women’s health strategy would be published last year, but we are still waiting. Meanwhile, waiting lists continue to soar. Given…08 Jun 2022HANSARDChildren with Autism: Classroom SupportAfter a decade of per-pupil funding cuts and with staff workloads soaring, mainstream schools are too often unable to provide places for children with special educational needs…08 Jun 2022HANSARDChildren with Autism: Classroom Support7. What steps she is taking with the Secretary of State for Education to improve classroom support for children with autism.08 Jun 2022HANSARDViolence against Religious Groups: NigeriaThe massacre of at least 50 Christian church worshippers in Ondo state, Nigeria, and other recent violence against faith groups is utterly reprehensible, and my heartfelt…06 Jun 2022HANSARDEconomy UpdateAlmost five months after Labour called for a windfall tax on oil and gas producers to help seriously struggling Brits, I am glad that this out-of-touch, out-of-ideas Government…26 May 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsT6. The Government claim that protecting children online is key to the Online Safety Bill, yet we now know that the issue of breadcrumbing, whereby abusers move children from one…26 May 2022HANSARDSue Gray ReportI feel as if I have completely let down those who showered me with so much love. Why wasn’t I by the bedside of my lovely grandmother during her final few days? Why did I let her…25 May 2022HANSARD TransportIt is an absolute honour to respond on behalf of Her Majesty’s Opposition in this extremely important debate on transport. We have heard insightful contributions from so many…19 May 2022