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HANSARDEU-UK SummitI am interested in the hon. Member’s economic analysis. Does he really think that the economic consequences of Brexit could only have started in 2021, at the moment when we…22 May 2025HANSARDEU-UK SummitI hope that the right hon. Gentleman has a wonderful time on his holidays. I will be spending much of the upcoming recess in the UK at the seaside, and I hope that other people…22 May 2025HANSARDUK Artists Touring the EUI thank the Minister for his encouraging remarks about the progress of the UK-EU deal. Does he agree that the changes that we are making will support the vitality of London’s west…22 May 2025HANSARDLeasehold: Value for Money7. What steps the Church Commissioners are taking to ensure value for money for leaseholders.22 May 2025HANSARDUK-EU SummitThe Minister will have heard what the shadow Minister said about the Conservatives’ pride in Brexit. It seems to me that they are proud of the terrible Brexit deal that they…13 May 2025HANSARDWater Bills: Limiting IncreasesRoberto, one of my constituents, has seen his water bill go up by nearly 45% in the last two years, and other constituents have contacted me to say that their bills have nearly…08 May 2025HANSARDWater Bills: Limiting Increases3. Whether he is taking steps to limit increases to water bills.08 May 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseMy constituency has the most leaseholders in the country. I commend this Government’s work to give leaseholders the accountability that they should have. Will the Leader of the…08 May 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT10. The Pimlico district heating undertaking was built in 1950, the first ever district heating network in the UK. It used to be cutting edge, but it is in desperate need of…29 Apr 2025HANSARD EU Trading RelationshipIn addition to trade and the important points that have been made about defence, does my hon. Friend agree that we should also consider a cultural touring agreement? That would…24 Apr 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsI thank the Minister for her answer on the work the Government are doing with businesses to support people dealing with the consequences of the gig economy and road safety. Will…27 Mar 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseSince I last raised in this Chamber the negative impact of short-term lets in my constituency, Central London Forward has brought out new research estimating that 17,000…27 Mar 2025HANSARD Local Government Finances: LondonI am delighted to celebrate the work that Westminster city council does on tackling the challenges we face as a visitor economy. I am not sure how much Kensington and Chelsea…26 Mar 2025HANSARD Local Government Finances: LondonIt is an honour to serve under your chairship, Ms Lewell. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Leyton and Wanstead (Mr Bailey) for securing this important debate. I also thank…26 Mar 2025HANSARD Local Government Finances: LondonNo. Let us come to the matter at hand. I would like to talk about temporary accommodation costs, special educational needs and the specific challenges of managing the visitor…26 Mar 2025HANSARD National Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) BillI will not give way. Jobs data is already publicly available that will enable everybody to analyse the impact of this policy, and there has been a detailed assessment of it by…19 Mar 2025HANSARD National Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) BillI listened carefully to your answer to the Minister’s question about what you would cut if this change were to be reversed. You have not been clear about whether you would reverse…19 Mar 2025HANSARD National Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) BillLords amendment 21 calls for a review of this policy. I will come to the practical reasons for my opposition to it shortly, but first I want to focus on the cause of the problem…19 Mar 2025HANSARD Political Finance RulesLast week gave me two really clear reminders about why this issue matters. First, I spoke with my hon. Friend the Member for Kensington and Bayswater (Joe Powell) at a rally to…06 Mar 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsI congratulate the Government on announcing the greatest level of financial sanctions last week. Does the Chancellor agree that keeping dirty money out of the City of London and…04 Mar 2025