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HANSARDEngagementsMy hon. Friend is right to point out the hypocrisy of the local Liberal Democrats on that and to highlight the issue locally. The new infrastructure levy gives local areas the…26 Apr 2023HANSARDEngagementsMy hon. Friend is absolutely right. The Leader of the Opposition’s record on women is questionable at best. Before Labour starts preaching about this issue, it should work out the…26 Apr 2023HANSARDEngagementsThe UK will continue to work to end the bloodshed in Sudan and to support a democratic Government. We have begun a large-scale evacuation of British nationals, and I pay tribute…26 Apr 2023HANSARDEngagementsBecause of the action we have taken on the national living wage, which is at record levels, on pensions, on universal credit and on yesterday’s generous cost of living payments,…26 Apr 2023HANSARDEngagementsThe facts are these: the very wealthiest pay more tax and the poorest pay less tax today than they did in any year under the last Labour Government, and we have also boosted the…26 Apr 2023HANSARDEngagementsLet us look at what has happened just this week to see where Labour Members have put themselves. On Monday, in the other place, they decided to side with extremist protesters.…26 Apr 2023HANSARDEngagementsI commend my hon. Friend for his campaigning on this issue. I know that there have been a number of proposals for road improvements in his area. He will know that it is for the…26 Apr 2023HANSARDEngagementsAs I outlined earlier, our priority in Sudan first and foremost was to evacuate our diplomats and their families, and I am pleased to say that we were one of the first countries…26 Apr 2023HANSARDEngagementsI am incredibly sorry to hear about the tragic loss of Ian’s daughter. Of course we should do everything we can to improve road safety. I know that at the moment we are doing an…26 Apr 2023HANSARDEngagementsIn fact, because of the efforts of our aid teams, we have invested almost £250 million in humanitarian support in Sudan over the past five years. The hon. Gentleman always does…26 Apr 2023HANSARDEngagementsThe record is clear. Look at it right now: record numbers of people in work, inequality lower, the number of people in poverty lower, and the lowest numbers on record for those in…26 Apr 2023HANSARDEngagementsBecause of the actions we have taken —[Interruption.] Well, let us just go over it. A single mother working full time on the national living wage this year will get £1,300 more…26 Apr 2023HANSARDEngagementsThe hon. Gentleman raises exactly why we need to take action, because it is not right that our local hotels in all our communities are being used to such a degree to house illegal…26 Apr 2023HANSARDEngagementsAs I have said previously, we absolutely do not want anyone to have to rely on a food bank but, while there are people who do use them, I am very grateful to all those who…26 Apr 2023HANSARDEngagementsI join my hon. Friend in congratulating everyone at Wrexham, from the owners to the players, the supporters and everyone in the community. It has been an incredible ride; we have…26 Apr 2023HANSARDEngagementsWhen formal complaints were made, I rightly initiated an independent investigation, and as soon as it reported, action was taken. That is the right thing to do—to follow due…26 Apr 2023HANSARDEngagementsNo, what I think our focus should now be on doing, while of course understanding our history in all its parts and not running away from it, is making sure that we have a society…26 Apr 2023HANSARDEngagementsI thank my hon. Friend for raising this issue. I of course recognise the valuable work that all colleges do in meeting local skills needs, and very much welcome local community…26 Apr 2023HANSARDEngagementsI join my hon. Friend in his comments. Coincidentally, one of the first gifts that I gave President Zelensky was an old copy of “Henry V”, so my hon. Friend’s comments are well…26 Apr 2023HANSARDEngagementsThe right hon. Lady knows how transport matters are handled in Wales. We always want to work co-operatively with the Welsh Government to see where we can deliver jointly for…26 Apr 2023