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HANSARDRailways BillAs I made clear on Second Reading, this crucial Bill is about undoing the immeasurable damage done to our rail network, to passenger confidence and to economic prosperity after…10 Jun 2026HANSARDMen’s Mental Health Care: North-west EnglandI welcome the publication of the men’s health strategy, especially the measures in it designed to improve mental health outcomes. In a report that I recently sent to the…09 Jun 2026HANSARDMen’s Mental Health Care: North-west England14. What steps he is taking to improve men’s mental health care provision in the north-west.09 Jun 2026HANSARD Business of the HousePupils at St Cuthbert’s school are currently without teachers and support staff during their GCSEs. This follows prolonged industrial action at the St Teresa academy trust, where…04 Jun 2026HANSARDRoyal Mail Services: Greater Manchester3. What recent discussions he has had with Royal Mail on the adequacy of its service levels in Greater Manchester.21 May 2026HANSARDRoyal Mail Services: Greater ManchesterLast week, I held a meeting at the fantastic Burnside community centre in Langley with representatives from Royal Mail and constituents, including those who have had to deal with…21 May 2026HANSARDEnergy SecurityI welcome last week’s King’s Speech and the Bills in it, which aim to put the UK on a stronger path for the future. My constituents have been clear with me: if we are to build a…19 May 2026HANSARD English Devolution and Community Empowerment BillThe implications of this legislation will be significant for communities across the country. It is therefore crucial that we get it right. I pay tribute to Eamonn Boylan, who…21 Apr 2026HANSARDEating Disorders12. What steps his Department is taking to improve support for people with eating disorders.14 Apr 2026HANSARDEating DisordersToo many people affected by eating disorders are not receiving the help they need—help often comes too late, with serious physical symptoms overlooked or misattributed. It is…14 Apr 2026HANSARDInfected Blood Compensation SchemeI commend the bravery of the constituents I have met who have endured decades of anguish as a result of this harrowing chapter in our country’s medical history. The Minister will…14 Apr 2026HANSARDBus Service Funding: Mayoral Strategic Authorities11. What recent discussions she has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on funding for bus services in mayoral strategic authorities.26 Mar 2026HANSARDBus Service Funding: Mayoral Strategic AuthoritiesAs the Minister knows, since my election I have been campaigning for an express bus service from my constituency to Manchester city centre. Following key improvements to the…26 Mar 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe majority of businesses on our high streets add great value to our communities, but there are some where criminality takes place, and that is putting people off visiting their…26 Mar 2026HANSARDTransport Accessibility for Disabled PeopleI thank the chair of the Transport Committee, my hon. Friend the Member for Brentford and Isleworth (Ruth Cadbury), for her leadership on this crucial issue, and for securing this…26 Mar 2026HANSARD Online HarmsI thank the hon. Member for St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire (Ian Sollom) for securing this crucial debate. Since my election, constituents in Heywood and Middleton North have…19 Mar 2026HANSARDEndometriosis: Workplace Rights1. What steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help protect the rights of women with endometriosis in the workplace.11 Mar 2026HANSARDEndometriosis: Workplace RightsMany women across the country living with endometriosis are forced to withstand immense challenges in the workplace, often culminating in them having to curtail their ambitions or…11 Mar 2026HANSARDGaza: Support for Children9. What steps she is taking to support children in Gaza.03 Mar 2026HANSARDGaza: Support for ChildrenIt is estimated that 40,000 children in Gaza have lost either one or both of their parents in the appalling war of recent years, leaving many as orphans without the love and…03 Mar 2026