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HANSARD Police Reform White PaperI thank the Home Secretary for her statement. Can she confirm that, as she consults on the new police force structures, local accountability, community engagement and place-based…26 Jan 2026HANSARDWarm Homes PlanI, too, warmly welcome the warm homes plan, which will benefit families in Luton South and South Bedfordshire, and especially the measures targeted at helping low-income families…21 Jan 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI want to take this opportunity to publicly praise Luton Town football club for calling out racist online comments directed at several of its black players and, earlier this week,…15 Jan 2026HANSARD Offshore WindToday’s announcement of a record-breaking auction securing over 8 GW of wind power—enough electricity to power over 12 million homes—is clear evidence of this Labour Government…14 Jan 2026HANSARD Road Safety StrategyI thank the Minister for her written statement about enforcement on pavement parking, which is a huge issue in Luton South and South Bedfordshire. I welcome the launch of today’s…08 Jan 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsAccessing airports via public transport is hugely important for sustainable aviation. With Govia Thameslink Railway’s Thameslink franchise coming under public ownership through…08 Jan 2026HANSARDPolice Efficiency10. What steps her Department is taking to help improve police efficiency.05 Jan 2026HANSARDPolice EfficiencyBedfordshire police have been using both modern technology and AI to ensure that they make the best use of resources over the medium term. However, Bedfordshire faces a…05 Jan 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsLast week I visited Ball Corporation, the leading global manufacturer of sustainable aluminium packaging, at its head office in my constituency. What steps is the Department…18 Dec 2025HANSARDChristmas AdjournmentIt is always a privilege to represent my home town as an MP, so I would like to take this opportunity to reflect on some highlights from 2025. As ever, I was lucky enough to…18 Dec 2025HANSARDChristmas AdjournmentHear, hear!18 Dec 2025HANSARDBusiness of the HouseIn Luton, the brilliant NOAH charity—New Opportunities and Horizons—is working to support those who are homeless or rough-sleeping, with food, meals, laundry and shower facilities…18 Dec 2025HANSARDLocal Government FinanceMay I warmly welcome the announcement today of the linking between local government funding and deprivation and need? That marks an end to the cuts and austerity brought in under…17 Dec 2025HANSARD Conduct of the Chancellor of the ExchequerThe Minister makes a point about the previous disastrous mini-Budget of September 2023. The shadow Chancellor, the right hon. Member for Central Devon (Sir Mel Stride), said at…10 Dec 2025HANSARD“Break Down Barriers to Opportunity” MissionLast week, I met the 93% Club to hear more about its vital work to address the impact of social class on young people’s career and life chances. I welcome our Labour Government’s…10 Dec 2025HANSARD“Break Down Barriers to Opportunity” Mission2. What steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to promote equality as part of the Government mission entitled “Break Down Barriers to Opportunity”.10 Dec 2025HANSARD Oxford to Cambridge Growth CorridorI congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Cambridge (Daniel Zeichner) on securing this important debate. I welcome the Labour Government’s commitment to the Oxford-Cambridge…03 Dec 2025HANSARD Oxford to Cambridge Growth CorridorBut was it “Look East (West)” or “Look East (East)”?03 Dec 2025HANSARD Oxford to Cambridge Growth CorridorI thank my hon. Friend for making a brilliant point about the contribution that further education colleges make to the agenda for skills, apprenticeships and ultimately good jobs…03 Dec 2025HANSARD Oxford to Cambridge Growth CorridorI will happily give way to my hon. and young Friend.03 Dec 2025