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HANSARDManchester Terrorism AttackI agree with the Home Secretary that violence directed at any community, be they Jewish, Muslim, of all faiths or none are attacks on our entire country and we are united in…13 Oct 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsLuton station is the gateway to Luton town centre, and thanks to this Labour Government, it will soon be getting lifts to all its platforms. However, the roof still leaks. Will…11 Sept 2025HANSARD Hospitality Sector“The Great British Pub Crawl” was in Luton last week, and I just want to flag that Dale and Holly said that Luton had a variety of brilliant pubs and that they really enjoyed…03 Sept 2025HANSARD Hospitality SectorHospitality is at the heart of our economy, with the sector contributing as the third-largest employer in the country. Every one of our constituencies has beloved restaurants,…03 Sept 2025HANSARD Middle EastI thank the Foreign Secretary for his statement and for the reminder of the actions that the Government have already taken, including restoring funding to UNRWA, suspending arms…01 Sept 2025HANSARD Middle EastI welcome the Foreign Secretary reiterating this Labour Government’s total opposition to Israel’s military operation, something my constituents raise with me regularly, and our…21 Jul 2025HANSARDRoad and Rail ProjectsTransport is the backbone of our economy, so the record £92 billion investment in rail and road projects is hugely welcome. The Secretary of State is right to say that we need…08 Jul 2025HANSARD Giving Every Child the Best Start in LifeThe roll-out of the Best Start family hubs across every local council area will make a huge difference to families, tackling inequalities in my constituency, particularly with the…07 Jul 2025HANSARDPension Schemes BillFirst, I want to declare an interest. I subscribe to my current parliamentary pension, have preserved benefits in previous occupational pensions and, like the right hon. Member…07 Jul 2025HANSARD UK Modern Industrial StrategyI welcome the ambition behind the Government’s industrial strategy, a bold 10-year plan to unlock Britain’s potential. Will the Minister outline how the strategy will align skills…23 Jun 2025HANSARDHouse of CommonsI beg to move, That the House sit in private. Question put forthwith (Standing Order No. 163) and negatived.20 Jun 2025HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillI am sorry, but we are short of time. The changes that have been made, including many proposed by Members who do not support a change in the law but which have been adopted by the…20 Jun 2025HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillI rise to speak in support of the Bill on Third Reading, because at its very heart are terminally ill adults: people who are dying; people who have less than six months to live;…20 Jun 2025HANSARDPublic Bodies: British Produce8. What steps he is taking to encourage public bodies to prioritise the purchase of British produce.19 Jun 2025HANSARDPublic Bodies: British ProduceBoth beef and crop farmers in my constituency tell me how important it is to produce high-quality food and contribute to UK food security. Can the Minister outline what…19 Jun 2025HANSARDHouse of CommonsI beg to move, That the House sit in private. Question put forthwith (Standing Order No. 163) and negatived.13 Jun 2025HANSARDHumanist MarriageI am sorry about your sore throat, Dame Siobhain; I hope it does not trouble you too much. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship. I thank my hon. Friends the Members for…12 Jun 2025HANSARDEmployment: Wales11. What steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to create new jobs in Wales.11 Jun 2025HANSARDEmployment: WalesThe multibillion-pound deal to secure a new Universal theme park in Bedfordshire is a major example of the Government backing our crucial culture sector, creating new jobs and…11 Jun 2025HANSARDSustainable Aviation Fuel BillI really welcome the Bill and the creation of a mechanism to increase the supply of sustainable aviation fuel. Can I add that, as we look towards airspace modernisation, we will…11 Jun 2025