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HANSARDSocial Media Disinformation7. What diplomatic steps her Department is taking to help tackle the global spread of disinformation on social media.16 Jun 2026 · 4d agoHANSARDSocial Media DisinformationEvery single day a tidal wave of disinformation is being targeted at social media users in our country and around the world—and if we are in any doubt who is behind that wave of…16 Jun 2026 · 4d agoHANSARDBelfast: Violent DisorderThe crime committed was horrific, and the violence in response has been appalling. Many of my constituents are deeply concerned at seeing what look like racially motivated attacks…10 Jun 2026HANSARD Middle EastI welcome the Foreign Secretary’s statement and the fourth package of sanctions against the groups supporting the extremist Israeli settlers. I also welcome the strengthened…09 Jun 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseObstructive pavement parking is a serious and dangerous issue in many areas in my constituency, particularly in the central areas of Luton. I am pleased that our new Labour leader…04 Jun 2026HANSARD Children’s Social Care: Enduring Relationships StrategyI thank the Minister for his statement on enduring relationships for children in social care, and for his emphasis on the need for both elected politicians and officers in local…04 Jun 2026HANSARDPublic Service Reform9. What steps he is taking to support public service reform in Northern Ireland.03 Jun 2026HANSARDPublic Service ReformMany of my constituents have close family ties to Northern Ireland, and understandably take an interest in health outcomes in Northern Ireland and in the United Kingdom as a…03 Jun 2026HANSARDEnergy SecurityI am sorry but I am short on time, so I will continue. We have seen at first hand the devastating impact of exposure to volatile international gas markets, which caused major…19 May 2026HANSARDEnergy SecurityI welcome the opportunity to speak in this debate on the Gracious Speech. I am proud that since our Labour Government took office in July 2024, we have introduced a number of…19 May 2026HANSARDNational SecurityI thank the Minister for his statement on national security threats and the swift response to this heightened threat. The horrific recent increase we have seen in antisemitic…14 May 2026HANSARDPark Home OwnersIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Sir Alec. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Rushcliffe (James Naish) on securing this important debate. Many of the…28 Apr 2026HANSARDPark Home OwnersI will carry on, I am afraid. When residents sell their homes, they have to pay up to 10% of the sale price to the site owner. That can amount to tens of thousands of pounds, with…28 Apr 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseRural fly-tipping is a persistent problem across the villages in the South Bedfordshire part of my constituency, including Billington, Eaton Bray and Kensworth. I welcome the…23 Apr 2026HANSARD Pension SchemesI should declare that I have preserved benefits in the CSPS, and that I am a member of the PCS trade union. I thank the Minister for his decisive action in terminating the…22 Apr 2026HANSARDEngagementsQ14. I greatly welcome the Government’s announcement to open a youth hub in Luton to help bring together jobs, skills and wellbeing support in one place. Does the Prime Minister…15 Apr 2026HANSARD Knife CrimeIn Luton South and South Bedfordshire, we know all too well the devastating impact of knife crime, so I welcome our Government’s ambitious plan to halve it over the next decade,…14 Apr 2026HANSARDPride in Place: Community Cohesion5. What assessment he has made of the potential impact of Pride in Place funding on levels of community cohesion in Luton South and South Bedfordshire constituency.13 Apr 2026HANSARDPride in Place: Community CohesionMay I take a moment to congratulate Luton Town on winning the English Football League trophy yesterday at Wembley? I very much welcome the £20 million Pride in Place funding for…13 Apr 2026HANSARDForeign Financial Influence and Interference: UK PoliticsI declare that I am a member of the Speaker’s Committee on the Electoral Commission. I welcome the Secretary of State’s comments on the Rycroft review. He says that he will be…25 Mar 2026