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HANSARD English Devolution and Community Empowerment BillAgain, the Minister is giving an example of an area in which the Mayor of London’s powers are expanding. The point I tried to make earlier—in an objective, non-political way—was…24 Nov 2025HANSARDDraft Online Safety Act 2023 (Priority Offences) (Amendment) Regulations 2025On that point, does my hon. Friend the shadow Minister agree that we need to give some thought to the rise of chatbots and their nefarious activity, especially where they…18 Nov 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseResidents of Northpoint in Bromley have suffered eight years of disruption and uncertainty due to work to replace cladding on their building. There is a case of serious water…13 Nov 2025HANSARDDraft Infrastructure Planning (Business or Commercial Projects) (Amendment) Regulations 2025This is a little parochial to London, but can we ensure that local authorities in London are consulted, along with the Mayor of London, so that their power to decide is not…12 Nov 2025HANSARD Remembrance Day: Armed ForcesI too want to thank the Minister for the Armed Forces, for whom I have huge personal respect. Anyone who wants to take themselves to Wikipedia and have a look through his…11 Nov 2025HANSARDBBC LeadershipTo touch on something that the Secretary of State alluded to earlier, one of the vital services that the BBC provides is supporting local media—an industry that I worked in for 10…11 Nov 2025HANSARD House Building: LondonOf course I will, Mr Mundell. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Old Bexley and Sidcup (Mr French) for securing this debate. I also thank my hon. Friend the Member for Harrow…05 Nov 2025HANSARD House Building: LondonI agree with my right hon. Friend. It is worth re-emphasising that the mayor has had responsibility for delivering housing in London for nine years and has fundamentally failed to…05 Nov 2025HANSARDSupporting High StreetsMy wonderful constituency of Bromley and Biggin Hill is also home to many SMEs, and they tell me that they are being punished because of the irresponsible decisions taken by this…04 Nov 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseThe Mayor of London is making £260 million of cuts to the Metropolitan police, axing 1,700 police officers and staff, removing officers from schools and magistrates courts, and…30 Oct 2025HANSARDSmall and Medium-sized BusinessesMy constituency has nearly 5,000 SMEs, all of which are facing increasing business rates and taxes, threatening jobs and growth. Will the Minister signal his support for SMEs by…30 Oct 2025HANSARDDraft Football Governance Act 2025 (Specified Competitions) Regulations 2025I agree with my hon. Friend strongly that the regulation will impact clubs both large and small, such as Bromley FC in my constituency. The financial impact will be quite onerous,…28 Oct 2025HANSARD Mandatory Digital IDTalking about the difference between the public and private sectors, does my hon. Friend agree that it is deeply concerning that, at a time of rising taxation and increasing…21 Oct 2025HANSARD Mandatory Digital IDWill the Minister give way?21 Oct 2025HANSARD Tree Maintenance: Guidance to Local AuthoritiesI send my condolences to Chris and his family. Over the past five years, Bromley council has planted around 5,000 street trees and another 800 in parks, all working with residents…15 Oct 2025HANSARDUse of Drones in DefenceIt is right that we continue to support Ukraine. Our support of Ukraine is keeping us safe in the west, and we need to redouble our efforts to make sure the brave soldiers and…03 Sept 2025HANSARDProperty TaxesAfter a summer of rumoured tax rises, my constituents are deeply concerned. They are already paying more, because Labour broke its promise to freeze council tax, broke its promise…03 Sept 2025HANSARDProperty TaxesI agree that the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, is causing residents in Bromley and Bexley real financial hardship. However, I in no way believe that this will be the final…03 Sept 2025HANSARDProperty TaxesMy hon. Friend talks of pensioners. Does he agree that this is an extra pressure on them, following all the concern that was caused to them by the cut in winter fuel payments?03 Sept 2025HANSARD Hospitality SectorThe hospitality sector is a major employer in my constituency. In Bromley town centre, in Hayes—which has the excellent New Inn—and in Biggin Hill, Coney Hall, Bickley and Keston,…03 Sept 2025