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HANSARD Banking HubsI absolutely recognise the importance of banking hubs, as my hon. Friend has described. I am very grateful to her for highlighting the different models available, and I very much…20 May 2026HANSARD Banking HubsI thank my hon. Friend for his thoughtful intervention, and I wish local businesses in his constituency all the best. These decisions are made by Link, but the Government keep a…20 May 2026HANSARD Banking HubsI thank my hon. Friend for her contribution, and I hope that we can discuss it during the review.20 May 2026HANSARDReview of the Ringfencing RegimeAt Mansion House 2025, as part of the financial services growth and competitiveness strategy, my right hon. Friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer confirmed her intention to…18 May 2026HANSARDConsumer Credit Act 1974: Reform2024 marked the 50th anniversary of the passage of the Consumer Credit Act 1974. The world, the way people interact with their finances, and the consumer credit market are…18 May 2026HANSARDReferral of Prime Minister to Committee of PrivilegesOn the point of reading out statements, I see that the right hon. Lady is enjoying reading out her statement. What I cannot see is the case that she makes about the Privileges…28 Apr 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsT2. The Cities of London and Westminster has more jobs in it than people—certainly many more than there are young people. For too long, though, some of the young people in the…27 Apr 2026HANSARDUK-EU Trade18. What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to increase trade with the EU.23 Apr 2026HANSARDUK-EU TradeI wish you a very happy St George’s day, Mr Speaker. The Cities of London and Westminster hold many celebrations for St George’s day. We heard significant movement earlier today…23 Apr 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsT6. Last week the UK attended the third international conference on the situation in Sudan, with Germany, France, the US, the African Union and the European Union. The Foreign…21 Apr 2026HANSARDSecurity VettingMy constituents are deeply concerned about the appointment of Peter Mandelson, and they want to see complete transparency going forward. I am very concerned to read that the civil…20 Apr 2026HANSARDSEND Provision and ReformI hear from parents who have real concerns about exclusions, which have been mentioned already. Parents want to understand how accountability will work in a future system,…13 Apr 2026HANSARDLeasehold Reform: Integrated Retirement CommunitiesI thank the Minister for his work on this issue. I am working to make sure that the managing agent Freshwater will meet me to talk about its service charges. Does he agree that it…13 Apr 2026HANSARDForeign Financial Influence and Interference: UK PoliticsI strongly welcome the review and I thank the Secretary of State for commissioning it. I have heard what he has said about considering the recommendations in detail. I draw his…25 Mar 2026HANSARD Proposed Visitor LevyIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Efford. I am incredibly proud to represent the centre of the capital; Ronnie Scott’s, Abbey Road, Tate Britain and all the best…25 Mar 2026HANSARD Proposed Visitor LevyAs I was saying, what is right for Hampshire, Hartlepool, Hillingdon and Howarth is not necessarily right for Hyde Park. That is why devolving the power to implement this…25 Mar 2026HANSARD Protest PolicingI represent the area affected by the Home Secretary’s intervention on public order policing, which I welcome. I listened carefully to her statement, which made it clear that this…11 Mar 2026HANSARDLord Mandelson: Response to Humble Address MotionThe statement has truly been sickening. Does the Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister agree that the sickening behaviour and conduct of Mandelson is in part a symptom of…11 Mar 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseThis week, one of my constituents experienced a homophobic attack on Oxford Street from a shopkeeper who runs one of the American candy stores. This is a stark reminder of not…26 Feb 2026HANSARDShort-term Lets1. What steps she is taking to introduce a registration scheme for short-term lets.26 Feb 2026