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HANSARD Local Government Financerose —11 Feb 2026HANSARD Local Government FinanceI appreciate the hon. Member’s concerns. My constituency is an outer-London borough that has long been deemed as having inner-London support through finance, and it has…11 Feb 2026HANSARD Local Government FinanceI join colleagues in thanking the Secretary of State and the Minister for Local Government for their work on this matter. We talk about outdated data; places like my Croydon East…11 Feb 2026HANSARD Local Government FinanceI want to add my voice on this point. In Croydon, we find ourselves in a similar situation, in that inner London boroughs put their children into our part of London because the…11 Feb 2026HANSARDYouth HubsThe expansion of Department for Work and Pensions youth hubs and the roll-out of Young Futures hubs are a testament to the Government’s commitment to stand alongside young people…26 Jan 2026HANSARDYouth Hubs7. What steps he is taking through the roll-out of youth hubs to help support young people into education, training and employment.26 Jan 2026HANSARDMobile Phones and Social Media: Use by ChildrenI welcome the Government’s launching of a national conversation about the impact of screens and tech on our children. As part of the Culture, Media and Sport Committee’s inquiry…20 Jan 2026HANSARD Youth ServicesI beg to move, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make provision about the delivery of youth services by local authorities, including services under section 507B of the…17 Dec 2025HANSARDLocal Government FinanceI welcome the Government’s taking into account deprivation in the multi-year funding settlement. If there was ever a demonstration of what a difference a Labour Government can…17 Dec 2025HANSARDPublic Office (Accountability) Bill (Second sitting)Q Thank you so much for your testimony and your courage and for fighting for so long. It is a privilege to be on this Committee and to hear from you—and I apologise for our train…27 Nov 2025HANSARDPublic Office (Accountability) Bill (First sitting)Q This question is for Mr Guest. What legitimate reasons might a body have for not complying with the duty of candour? Can you think of any examples? Tom Guest: That is one of the…27 Nov 2025HANSARDBBC LeadershipNow, more than ever, the role of the BBC in our national story and our democracy and the trust we put in it are vital. Trust is not given; it is earned, and we cannot shy away…11 Nov 2025HANSARDWaiting Times: Online Services7. What assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of NHS online on waiting times.21 Oct 2025HANSARDWaiting Times: Online ServicesThe wellbeing of our nation’s young people remains in crisis, with one in five having a probable mental health condition and the number being referred to emergency mental health…21 Oct 2025HANSARD Pride in PlaceAfter 14 years of neglect under the previous Government, it is refreshing to see that under this Labour Government, communities such as New Addington in my constituency come…15 Oct 2025HANSARDTransport: Economic Growth4. What steps she is taking to ensure that the transport system supports economic growth.11 Sept 2025HANSARDTransport: Economic GrowthI am a member of a parliamentary group on the Gatwick diamond growth area, and it is clear that expanding Gatwick airport gives huge potential for economic growth across the…11 Sept 2025HANSARD Early Education and ChildcareI welcome this Government’s commitment to breaking down barriers to opportunity, as well as their investment in Fairchildes and Monks Orchard primary schools in my constituency so…04 Sept 2025HANSARDNEETs: Croydon East6. What steps she is taking to support young people into employment, education or training in Croydon East constituency.01 Sept 2025HANSARDNEETs: Croydon EastCroydon is London’s youngest borough. Given that 6.6% of people aged 16 to 24 in my Croydon East constituency claim out-of-work benefits, supporting young people into work, and…01 Sept 2025