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HANSARDTopical QuestionsT4. Pennine Domestic Abuse Partnership is a strong example of non-judgmental, trauma-informed support for victims of domestic abuse. For many women, it is the first point of…13 Jul 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseLater this month, Holmfirth Pride will take place in my constituency. I welcome the strong support shown by the many local businesses that are sponsoring events, such as a pink…09 Jul 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsT5. Kirklees college provides the training and qualifications needed to kick-start a wide range of careers for many young people in my constituency. However, all too often many…02 Jul 2026HANSARD Brain CancerThe simple answer is yes, I totally agree. The hon. Lady has summed it up perfectly. In 2023-24, charities provided 74% of all investment, which of course left just 26% coming…15 Jun 2026HANSARD Brain CancerI beg to move, That this House has considered e-petition 738881 relating to brain cancer research and treatment. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mrs Barker. I…15 Jun 2026HANSARD Brain CancerI absolutely agree. I have spoken to Peter, and it was remarkable what they did then. The inquiry—there have not been many petition inquiries—was a result of the work they did,…15 Jun 2026HANSARD Brain CancerAbsolutely. That is a key element of the work that needs to be done to help patients with this issue. I will refer to that later, but it is fundamental. We know that, without that…15 Jun 2026HANSARD Brain CancerI was not aware of that, but clearly it is unacceptable and makes no sense whatever. We really need to use our experience right across this nation. I absolutely agree with the…15 Jun 2026HANSARD Brain CancerAbsolutely. I use the word again: it is fundamental. Without it, there is no real way forward. We will continue to repeat the same treatments that we have seen for many years.…15 Jun 2026HANSARD Brain CancerThe hon. Gentleman is absolutely correct. This work cannot be done by just one centre, either in this country or elsewhere in Europe or the world. It certainly makes sense to…15 Jun 2026HANSARD Brain CancerYes, I do. At the front end, we need to improve diagnosis. I have personal knowledge of that through my youngest daughter. Unfortunately, it took some time for one of her friends…15 Jun 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseLast week, I met Chris Hudson, who has just completed three marathons to raise money for Forget Me Not, a children’s hospice that serves my constituents. It provides high-quality…04 Jun 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsT8. Across the country young people build confidence and independence and learn the value of community engagement through participation in cadet groups. Thongsbridge Army cadets…01 Jun 2026HANSARDWomen’s Health and Wellbeing: Online CensorshipIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Stringer. I strongly back this Government’s commitment to tackling online gender-based harms. I am pleased by the progress…21 May 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseRecently, I was contacted by a leading manufacturer based in my constituency, Trojan Plastics, which highlighted the findings of the Made in Group’s industrial strategy survey…14 May 2026HANSARDStatutory Menstrual LeaveI beg to move, That this House has considered e-petition 732342 relating to statutory menstrual leave. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Mundell. Please let me…13 Apr 2026HANSARDStatutory Menstrual LeaveAgain, I thank Michelle. She has been referred to a number of times; without her, the debate would not be happening. I thank her for driving the petition; it has facilitated an…13 Apr 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsT6. The recent real-life drama “Dirty Business” highlighted the scale of the issues within the water industry. In my constituency, Yorkshire Water has had serious issues with…19 Mar 2026HANSARDEngagementsQ9. NHS waiting list numbers are down by 374,000 thanks to this Government. Reform UK would take us back to the day when decent healthcare was only for people who could afford it.…18 Mar 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsT6. In my constituency, Co-operative Care Colne Valley is testament to the value and importance of co-operatives. It delivers ethical, not-for-profit home care services for the…10 Mar 2026