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HANSARDMidlands Rail HubEast Midlands Railway has cut replacement bus services on a stand-by basis when there is not sufficient railway capacity in peak season. I am concerned that that is because it is…16 Jul 2026HANSARD British SteelCongratulations to the Government on doing what I have been urging for seven years, which is to take this strategic national asset into public ownership. What is needed now is a…16 Jul 2026HANSARD Local Government ReorganisationThe dictionary definition of gerrymandering is the manipulation of boundaries to suit a particular party, and decision after decision after decision in Lincolnshire,…16 Jul 2026HANSARDEngagementsWhile his own MPs may have sent him off without resorting to VAR, I have some good news for the Prime Minister: under his tenure, 76% of England football matches have been won,…15 Jul 2026HANSARDNational Energy System Operator: Blackout RiskThere is complete chaos at the National Energy System Operator. Whistleblowers are phoning politicians to express their concerns about blackouts. Independent investigators have…15 Jul 2026HANSARDDeath of Ann WiddecombeWe are all reeling with shock, sadness and anguish at the loss of our Ann, and also the manner in which she has been taken from us. She was a colossus in public and political…13 Jul 2026HANSARDLocal Government ReorganisationIn a week’s time, we will have a new, unelected Prime Minister, the right hon. Member for Makerfield. Can the Minister confirm whether the right hon. Member supports this local…13 Jul 2026HANSARDImmigration and Asylum BillDoes the shadow Minister agree that rising numbers of asylum claims, and rising numbers of approvals of said asylum claims, are essentially acting as a magnet for others?…13 Jul 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseIt is clear to me that the National Crime Agency has released details of my company bank statements, my individual bank transfers, and private conversations between me and my bank…09 Jul 2026HANSARDForeign Interference in UK PoliticsWell, well, this desperate Labour Government will stop at nothing to stop the rise of Reform UK—from trying to cancel elections, to donations, to changing the voting system in…06 Jul 2026HANSARDSiren Associates Ltd: FCDO ContractsIt is a great pleasure to lead this Adjournment debate; I am most grateful to Mr Speaker for granting it. The Minister at the Dispatch Box and I are both Lincolnshire MPs, and we…02 Jul 2026HANSARDPrisoner Early ReleaseThe British people will be absolutely disgusted and revolted that these child grooming gang perpetrators and rapists might be released early. Reform’s position is clear: they…29 Jun 2026HANSARD Steel Trade MeasureI congratulate the Minister and his departmental colleagues on listening to the representations that were made. It is worth reinforcing that some 75% of steel imports are not…25 Jun 2026HANSARD Climate ChangeWhat a tragedy it is that the truth clearly hurts for the Green party; and, by the way, the Greens do not believe in carbon capture, which has been mentioned previously. The…24 Jun 2026HANSARD Points of OrderOn a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. I seek your advice on how to ensure that named day written parliamentary questions are answered by the Department on time. My written…24 Jun 2026HANSARD Climate ChangeWill the Minister give way?24 Jun 2026HANSARD Climate ChangeGiven that we have reduced our carbon emissions by some 54% since 1990, perhaps the shadow Secretary of State agrees with me that we have led the way and done our bit. It is now…24 Jun 2026HANSARD Climate ChangeWill the hon. Gentleman just answer a very simple question, as this is in the Labour manifesto and the Secretary of State bangs on about it week after week? When will energy bills…24 Jun 2026HANSARD Climate ChangeShut the borders!24 Jun 2026HANSARD Climate ChangeIt is an excellent idea to talk about the economics. The hon. Member for Chesterfield (Mr Perkins) could not answer this simple question, but perhaps the hon. Lady can instead:…24 Jun 2026