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HANSARDGetting Britain Working AgainI am coming on to say, in fact, that of course the increase has its limits and should not be a shock to business. I have heard, if not similar stories, then certainly experiences…14 May 2026HANSARDGetting Britain Working AgainI absolutely agree. My hon. Friend is an ardent campaigner for community spaces like the one he mentions, and I am sure he is taking that fight to his local council on behalf of…14 May 2026HANSARDGetting Britain Working AgainIt is a great pleasure to welcome this King’s Speech after the bumper legislative year we have just had. Acts such as the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 and the Employment Rights Act…14 May 2026HANSARDEngagementsQ12. Thank you, Mr Speaker—and a happy St George’s day for tomorrow too. In Burnley, Padiham and Brierfield, we have a large number of ex-industrial, derelict land sites crying…22 Apr 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsT4. I am worried that, despite this Government’s historic recognition of a Palestinian state, there will never be one if the west bank is annexed further, which Netanyahu knows.…21 Apr 2026HANSARD Women’s Health StrategyI so welcome this strategy. I am quite ashamed to say that before being elected to this place, I did not know enough about women’s health issues, and in particular the issues with…16 Apr 2026HANSARDEngagementsQ14. Burnley Manchester Road station is a key driver of growth. It is Burnley’s link to Manchester and Leeds and, more importantly for them, it is their link to Burnley. There…18 Mar 2026HANSARDYouth UnemploymentI am glad to hear that the employer NI exemption for staff under the age of 21 is staying in place. The new £3,000 hiring bonus for businesses taking on young people will make a…17 Mar 2026HANSARD Energy MarketsThe Secretary of State is right to say that, because of our reliance on oil and gas, we are a price taker, not a price maker. We are exposed, and families in Burnley, Padiham and…05 Mar 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsT7. The brilliant Burnley college has bid to become one of the UK’s four new advanced manufacturing technical excellence colleges. Its bid is the only one from Lancashire. It is…02 Mar 2026HANSARDFinance (No. 2) Bill (Fifth sitting)Will the Minister give way?03 Feb 2026HANSARDFinance (No. 2) Bill (Fifth sitting)If the Minister is not otherwise engaged on Valentine’s day, he is always welcome in Burnley for the bumper cars.03 Feb 2026HANSARDIndefinite Leave to RemainThose were exactly the words of my constituent Arshad Khan when he came to see me at my constituency surgery this weekend; he made that point about indentured servitude and visa…02 Feb 2026HANSARDFinance (No. 2) Bill (Third sitting)I have a great deal of respect for the hon. Gentleman, and I know he is trying his best, but I am surprised at the tone that he is taking and at his language around the winter…29 Jan 2026HANSARDFinance (No. 2) Bill (Second sitting)Could the shadow Minister reflect on the fact that this clause has more amendments tabled to it than any we have dealt with so far? It deals with non-resident non-dom individuals…27 Jan 2026HANSARDFinance (No. 2) Bill (First sitting)As ever, Sir Roger, it is a pleasure to make a short contribution while you are in the Chair. On clause 20, I will not echo the point that has just been made, but the Minister…27 Jan 2026HANSARDFinance (No. 2) Bill (First sitting)The Minister makes a very good point about the expansion of exemptions and the fact that the Government are minded to look at this in future Budgets. I welcome clause 29, which…27 Jan 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseBurnley’s local bus operator Transdev has increased the price of an under-19s bus ticket from £13 a week to £20 a week, which is a huge increase for kids, students and families.…22 Jan 2026HANSARD Finance (No. 2) BillI welcome the £50 million or £60 million that the Government have provided to Lancashire county council to provide good roads for my constituents. On the Minister’s point about…16 Dec 2025HANSARD Transgender People: Provision of HealthcareIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Turner. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for North Warwickshire and Bedworth (Rachel Taylor) for securing this important…16 Dec 2025