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HANSARDCommunity Cohesion5. What discussions he has had with the Northern Ireland Executive on community cohesion in Northern Ireland.08 Jul 2026HANSARDCommunity CohesionI thank the Secretary of State for that answer. What assessment has he made of the level of online co-ordination during the recent unrest in Belfast, and what discussions has he…08 Jul 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseVernon Building Society, which was established in 1924, offers financial services to people in Stockport and across Greater Manchester. It is a true mutual, owned by members, not…02 Jul 2026HANSARD Regeneration in ReddishI have limited time and am already running behind. I may give way later, if I can. The people of Reddish are not asking for special treatment; they just want fairness. I ask that…01 Jul 2026HANSARD Regeneration in ReddishMy constituency neighbour, the hon. Member for Hazel Grove (Lisa Smart), is nodding. At a time when the Labour Government and the Stockport Mayoral Development Corporation are…01 Jul 2026HANSARD Regeneration in ReddishThe hon. Gentleman makes an important point. It is extremely important to invest in our high streets and have thriving high streets with independent local businesses, as well as…01 Jul 2026HANSARD Regeneration in ReddishI beg to move, That this House has considered Government support for regeneration in Reddish. It is a pleasure to serve in this debate with you and other colleagues, Mr Western. I…01 Jul 2026HANSARD Regeneration in ReddishIn meetings with the hon. Lady I have pushed the Government for more funding for Stockport, and I just mentioned that the Government should go beyond what the 7.5% increase will…01 Jul 2026HANSARD Regeneration in ReddishI am happy to take an intervention from Northern Ireland.01 Jul 2026HANSARDDefence Investment PlanThe Secretary of State is right to say that the benefits of this plan will be felt right across the UK; it will increase exports, generate growth and reindustrialise our economy.…30 Jun 2026HANSARD Role of Big Tech in SocietyThank you, Sir Jeremy. I congratulate the right hon. Member for The Wrekin (Mark Pritchard) on securing this debate. Given the number of people present, it will be a successful…23 Jun 2026HANSARD Role of Big Tech in SocietyI have a lot to say about the Trump Administration, but I will not bore the House with those remarks. The threats we are seeing to modern society from artificial intelligence are…23 Jun 2026HANSARDEast Midland Railway CollisionThe thoughts and prayers of the people of Stockport are with Shaun Burton’s family and friends. East Midlands Railway serves Stockport and connects us to Sheffield, Nottingham and…22 Jun 2026HANSARDRailways BillI thank all railway staff at stations across Stockport, not only in my constituency but in neighbouring constituencies. I also declare an interest—trade unions have made donations…10 Jun 2026HANSARDRailways BillI refer the House to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests. Black, Asian and minority ethnic workers represent 25% of the directly employed workforce of train…10 Jun 2026HANSARD Water CompaniesI thank my good friend, my hon. Friend the Member for Norwich South (Clive Lewis), for all his work on this issue to protect the environment and customers. My local supplier is…08 Jun 2026HANSARD Health BillI declare my interest as chair of the all-party parliamentary group on cancer and the donations made by trade unions to my constituency Labour party. I welcome a Bill to modernise…01 Jun 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseFollowing 14 years of severe austerity under the coalition Government and Conservative Governments, this Labour Government allocated a record £7.3 billion in December to English…16 Apr 2026HANSARD NHS Federated Data PlatformIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Dame Siobhain. I thank the hon. Member for Newton Abbot (Martin Wrigley) for securing the debate. From links to serious human…16 Apr 2026HANSARD NHS Federated Data PlatformI am limited for time and the hon. Member has already contributed, so I ask him to accept my apologies. Patients must feel confident that their data is handled transparently,…16 Apr 2026