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HANSARDHigh Street Shops: Illicit ActivityMy hon. Friend is a passionate advocate for tackling this issue. I echo the remarks from her and my hon. Friend the Member for Halesowen (Alex Ballinger) about the need to learn…17 Jun 2026 · 3d agoHANSARDHigh Street Shops: Illicit ActivityMy hon. Friend is speaking passionately about enforcement in Birmingham Erdington. Does she agree that key organisations in the private sector have a lot of information? All these…17 Jun 2026 · 3d agoHANSARD Sir David Attenborough: Permanent National MonumentIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Sir Roger. I start by congratulating the hon. Member for North Norfolk (Steff Aquarone) on securing this vital debate, and on his…09 Jun 2026HANSARD Summit on Illicit FinanceIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Sir Roger. I start by congratulating the hon. Member for North Norfolk (Steff Aquarone) on securing this vital debate, and on his…09 Jun 2026HANSARD High Street Businesses: Government SupportIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms Lewell. I congratulate the hon. Member for Didcot and Wantage (Olly Glover) on securing this debate. I want to focus on an…04 Jun 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseMadam Deputy Speaker, I hope you and the Leader of the House will join me in congratulating Bolton Wanderers on their promotion to the championship after beating Stockport…04 Jun 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsT1. If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.04 Jun 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe Secretary of State may know that I am a passionate white water kayaker and a firm believer in the healing power of time spent in, on and around water. England and Wales have…04 Jun 2026HANSARD Russian Attacks on Civilian InfrastructureMay I take this opportunity to commend the Minister and her colleagues in the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office on the continuing ratcheting up of sanctions, whether it…04 Jun 2026HANSARDSupreme Court Dillon Judgment: Policy Implications7. What assessment he has made of the potential implications for his Department’s policies of the Supreme Court judgment in the Dillon case [2026] UKSC 15.03 Jun 2026HANSARDSupreme Court Dillon Judgment: Policy ImplicationsAs the proud son of a Northern Ireland veteran myself, I wish to put on the record my eternal gratitude to the brave men and women of our armed forces who served our nation in…03 Jun 2026HANSARD Middle East: Economic ResponseI congratulate the Chancellor on this ambitious and comprehensive package of measures, supporting families across Bolton West. As a long-standing proponent of a fairer taxation…21 May 2026HANSARDProcessed Russian Oil Products: SanctionsAs someone who has been sanctioned by the Russian state and worked on tackling financial crime in British business for more than a decade, it was apparent to me after only a…20 May 2026HANSARDEnergy SecurityThe shadow Minister talked about his party’s ambition for new nuclear in this country, but can he remind the House how many new nuclear plants his party opened during their tenure…19 May 2026HANSARDNational SecurityI thank the Minister for his careful and considered remarks and for setting out very clearly in his statement that the safety and security of Hongkongers in the UK is paramount. I…14 May 2026HANSARDGetting Britain Working AgainMy hon. Friend makes an extremely valid point about Charminster library. I know that he is a terrific campaigner for his local community assets and I wish him all the best for…14 May 2026HANSARDGetting Britain Working AgainYesterday’s King’s Speech showed that, despite all the noise from Opposition Members, this Government are determined to get their heads down and get on with the job that the…14 May 2026HANSARDGetting Britain Working AgainI thank the shadow Minister for giving way, but he seems a little confused in his remarks. In the same breath, he is urging the Government to bring the Bill to tackle the broken…14 May 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI know that you will join me in wishing Bolton Wanderers all the very best in the second leg of the play-off semi-final at Bradford tonight, Mr Speaker. Solicitor Andrew Milne has…14 May 2026HANSARDGetting Britain Working AgainThe hon. Member makes a valid point about artificial intelligence and the world of work, which is increasingly changing and facing threats but also facing opportunities. I would…14 May 2026