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HANSARD Diego Garcia Military BaseThe Mauritians have never ever owned the Chagos islands. When they gained independence from the United Kingdom in the 1960s, the UK paid them millions of pounds to cede any future…22 May 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT3. Apart from the sensational ice cream, I am sure the Minister will join me in congratulating Skegness on being awarded the prestigious blue flag for the quality of its beach. I…22 May 2025HANSARDEU-UK SummitThe honest truth is that, yes, there might be some—[Hon. Members: “Ah!”] But the truth is that they do not want 10, 20 or 50 times more coming into Boston and Skegness, taking…22 May 2025HANSARDEU-UK SummitIt is on the basis of experience and history over the last 19 years. Since 2004, and the transition of eight countries, I think, Boston and Skegness has seen a huge inflow of tens…22 May 2025HANSARDEU-UK SummitYes, I did use that figure. Within my constituency, it is probably more than 10,000—a very sizeable number. It is probably one of the greatest recipients of any UK constituency,…22 May 2025HANSARDEU-UK SummitThe renewable energy industry is receiving subsidies of tens of billions of pounds, which are added to all our household bills. The wholesale cost of energy is between 30% and 35%…22 May 2025HANSARDEU-UK SummitThe hon. Lady may have forgotten that it was thanks to our intervention that British Steel and the blast furnaces have been saved. We stood there six years ago, and I said, “Don’t…22 May 2025HANSARDEU-UK SummitI am besieged by requests. I will give way to the hon. Member for Cities of London and Westminster (Rachel Blake).22 May 2025HANSARDEU-UK SummitThat is a good question. I know that in my constituency, not a single one of the big logistics companies or big farmers, or any of the supermarkets, who all know my position, has…22 May 2025HANSARDEU-UK SummitWe have heard lots about reducing bills, but the hon. Lady has just confirmed that the greatest bill, which affects so much, is the cost of energy, and America enjoys energy…22 May 2025HANSARDEU-UK SummitTo prove that he is so confident the agreement will not mean a return to freedom of movement—given that the vast majority of those who moved under freedom of movement were under…22 May 2025HANSARDPoints of OrderOn a point of order, Mr Speaker. May I put on the record the sad passing yesterday of Patrick O’Flynn, a political journalist who was well known to many hon. Members? He died…21 May 2025HANSARDUK-EU SummitIn Boston and Skegness, my fishermen are furious that the Prime Minister has surrendered the fishing industry. My constituents are furious that he has surrendered on freedom of…20 May 2025HANSARDNational Security Act 2023: ChargesThe British people will be appalled to learn that Iranian nationals who have come across the English channel have been charged with terror offences. They will also be concerned…19 May 2025HANSARDSolar FarmsObviously, I like to bring people together in consensus, and I think there is consensus in the House that there is a place for solar—on roofs. Of course, I like to lead by…15 May 2025HANSARD Recalled Offenders: Sentencing LimitsThe Minister and the Secretary of State have often used the word “emergency” to describe the state of the prison population, and I have asked the Secretary of State how long it…15 May 2025HANSARDSolar FarmsI am most grateful to my hon. Friend the Member for common sense. Most solar farms now include huge battery storage systems, which, we have learned, are very dangerous. Three of…15 May 2025HANSARDSolar FarmsI would be very interested. The fact is that fire departments in counties up and down the country do not have the resources, manpower or willingness to take on these safety risks.…15 May 2025HANSARDUK-EU SummitI can understand why the right hon. Member did not want to answer the two questions from the Opposition on dynamic alignment, but surely, given a third opportunity, he will commit…13 May 2025HANSARD Mansion House AccordPension funds are, by definition, long-term capital and are therefore particularly well suited to being invested in long-term infrastructure. British pension funds investing in…13 May 2025