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HANSARD Russian Drones: Violation of Polish AirspaceI am glad to hear the Minister’s resolve and, indeed, the whole House’s united condemnation and shock at these outrageous attacks. The UK must stand firm with NATO, with Poland…10 Sept 2025HANSARD Bus Services (No. 2) Bill [Lords]Does the Minister agree that the £3 fare cap is an essential lifeline for people taking the bus from Burnley to Blackburn hospital, which was a service that I managed to secure…10 Sept 2025HANSARDFinancial Services Reform10. What steps she is taking to reform the financial services sector.09 Sept 2025HANSARDFinancial Services ReformI also welcome my hon. Friend to her new role. Small businesses in Burnley, Padiham and Brierfield are the lifeblood of our community, providing jobs and livelihoods to our…09 Sept 2025HANSARDProperty TaxesDoes the hon. Gentleman accept that the surge in borrowing costs actually started with Liz Truss’s mini-Budget and has not really stopped since the trajectory started?03 Sept 2025HANSARDBorders and AsylumThe shadow Home Secretary, the former Immigration Minister, has some brass neck, do we not think? He opened so many hotels that at one stage I thought he might take over from…01 Sept 2025HANSARDUK-France Migration: Co-operationI welcome the Home Secretary’s action today. She is taking this problem seriously and is producing serious solutions and a serious strategy. It is now 80 days since the hon.…14 Jul 2025HANSARDCourts (Remote Hearings) BillI beg to move, That the Bill be now read the Third time. We covered the Bill extensively in Committee, and there been a fairly wholesome debate about amendment 1 on Report. This…11 Jul 2025HANSARDCourts (Remote Hearings) BillI thank the hon. Gentleman for his considered contribution to the debate. I will be brief. He is making some reasonable points, but he is answering his own question. We currently…11 Jul 2025HANSARDCourts (Remote Hearings) BillThe hon. Gentleman has made some reasonable points throughout the debate. When I did my graduate diploma in law, we did a similar exercise and went to court to see big trials, but…11 Jul 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseWe owe our veterans and service personnel a great debt, and we eternally thank them for their service to and sacrifice for this country—particularly in proud regiment towns like…03 Jul 2025HANSARDCourts (Remote Hearings) BillIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Jardine. I propose to deal with clauses 1 and 2 together, as you set out. This modest but important Bill amends current…02 Jul 2025HANSARDSaudi Arabia11. What steps he is taking to strengthen the UK’s relationship with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.24 Jun 2025HANSARDSaudi ArabiaI declare an interest as the chair of the all-party parliamentary group on Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia is an important partner for trade and peace in the middle east and for the…24 Jun 2025HANSARD Pride MonthI will start by answering the question that is so often asked, first under the breath, and then in the dark corners of the internet, and now, in some places, in the unfortunate…23 Jun 2025HANSARD Pride MonthI thank my hon. Friend for that intervention, and I absolutely will. One of the first experiences I had as an MP was being approached by a constituent, Steven, whom I had not met…23 Jun 2025HANSARD Pride MonthAbsolutely. I am so proud of my hon. Friend and everybody else who has contributed to the debate, whether LGBT or an ally. I stand here as an openly gay man, but allies have…23 Jun 2025HANSARD Pride MonthThere has been quite a nice cross-party feeling to the debate tonight, and that has been encouraging. There has also been some mention of trailblazers. I realise this is probably…23 Jun 2025HANSARD Disabled People in PovertyLet us say it straight: disabled people have been let down by 14 years of Tory Government. The number of disabled people in working households living in poverty doubled under the…17 Jun 2025HANSARD Disabled People in PovertyI will not give way. The principle of the social contract of the welfare state is at stake, and this Government are defending it.17 Jun 2025