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HANSARDSeasonal WorkThe tourism tax is an appalling tax, which we have said will do immense damage to an already overtaxed industry. As my hon. Friend will be aware, a consultation is going on, and…10 Dec 2025HANSARDSeasonal WorkMy right hon. Friend again makes some really important points not only with specific examples, but about the fundamental difference in political and economic philosophy between…10 Dec 2025HANSARDSeasonal WorkThe hon. Lady has obviously been speaking to her constituents and businesses in her constituency, and young people are of course extremely disappointed and feel let down by this…10 Dec 2025HANSARDSeasonal WorkYes. My hon. Friend knows that confidence is a major driver of economic activity. When the public, consumers and businesses do not have confidence, things fall apart. Without a…10 Dec 2025HANSARDSeasonal WorkI do agree with some the principles the hon. Gentleman articulates about the need for economic growth outside the M25 as well. London is a great dynamo—it needs to be…10 Dec 2025HANSARDSeasonal WorkYes. I had the pleasure of visiting a café in my hon. Friend’s constituency, and I sincerely hope she is not referring to the one that we visited. This is a common theme across…10 Dec 2025HANSARDSeasonal WorkThis is just noise. The hon. Lady needs to speak to businesses in her constituency— [ Interruption. ] The facts are the national insurance increases, the business rates increases…10 Dec 2025HANSARDSeasonal WorkI won’t. I will give way in a moment to somebody behind me, but I am aware, Madam Deputy Speaker, that I am on the final stretch. I can only assume the Labour Government just do…10 Dec 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsHappy Lancashire Day, Mr Speaker. May I join the Secretary of State in expressing congratulations to Scotland? At Department for Culture, Media and Sport oral questions in…27 Nov 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsI am afraid I disagree. For a second time, DCMS sectors are left reeling following a Labour Budget that failed to deliver meaningful support on business rates for hospitality and…27 Nov 2025HANSARDFinancial Statement and Budget ReportJust increase tax.26 Nov 2025HANSARD EnergyOn a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. Earlier today we had an urgent question on the process for appointing the Independent Football Regulator. In her response, the Secretary…12 Nov 2025HANSARDBBC LeadershipI thank the right hon. Lady for giving advance notice of her statement. The BBC is in a sorry mess—sadly, one of its own making—that has resulted in the resignation of the…11 Nov 2025HANSARDMaccabi Tel Aviv FC: Away Fans Ban(Urgent Question): To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport if she will make a statement on the decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv FC fans from attending their…20 Oct 2025HANSARDMaccabi Tel Aviv FC: Away Fans BanI thank the right hon. Lady for those comments, because I am sure most of us in this House believe that the decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from the upcoming Europa league…20 Oct 2025HANSARDYouth Services: Deprived CommunitiesWe all recognise the value of youth services, but the right hon. Lady will be well aware that many youth services, from mental health support to sport provision, are commissioned…16 Oct 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsI welcome the new Minister of State, the right hon. Member for Edinburgh South (Ian Murray), to his role, and I thank the Secretary of State for her welcoming comments to me…16 Oct 2025HANSARD Hospitality SectorBefore I start, may I refer hon. Members to my declaration in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests? I have also taken hospitality below the declarable amount from…03 Sept 2025HANSARD Hospitality SectorI will not because of time, I am afraid. I spent a good chunk of the summer travelling around the country, meeting key players in the tourism, hospitality, heritage and leisure…03 Sept 2025HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillIt is always an honour to follow the hon. Member for Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West (Dame Chi Onwurah). Like many hon. and right hon. Members in this House, I have genuinely…20 Jun 2025