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HANSARD Valedictory DebateI thank my right hon. Friend—my truly honourable Friend—for his intervention. It is true; it is going to be a strange election. I have done six from 2001 onwards, including in…24 May 2024HANSARD Valedictory DebateAs I was watching this debate, sitting in this beautiful Chamber, I was thinking of my constituency of Harlow. Not so long ago, I was campaigning outside a Lidl supermarket, which…24 May 2024HANSARD Valedictory DebateI will in a second. I could not have done one thing without the incredible staff here. They are the people who work for long hours. They look after us, they are loyal, they do the…24 May 2024HANSARD Valedictory DebateI always love interventions from my hon. Friend. I must also thank the wonderful residents of Harlow. They are tough. They want their Member of Parliament to work hard to champion…24 May 2024HANSARDApprenticeship AchievementsIs it not the case that apprenticeship achievements have gone up by 22% over the past year, that over 90% of apprentices who complete their apprenticeship get good jobs or good…29 Apr 2024HANSARDUK Armed Forces in Middle EastThe key problem, as my hon. Friend will know, is that Hamas and Islamic Jihad are appropriating aid meant for the Palestinians. What steps are our armed forces taking to ensure…29 Apr 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseMay we have a statement on Harlow Council and the success of its Conservative administration? My right hon. Friend will be aware that Conservative-led Harlow Council has cut and…25 Apr 2024HANSARD Ofsted’s Work with SchoolsI congratulate my hon. Friend on the report, and I welcome the recommendation on Ofsted supervision of MATs, but may I turn to careers advice in schools? My first ever speech in…25 Apr 2024HANSARD Ofsted’s Work with SchoolsOn a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. This House is both the best and worst workplace in the world for those with a disability or disadvantage. The reason I raise this is…25 Apr 2024HANSARDIran-Israel UpdateI thank my right hon. Friend for his strong support for the state of Israel. Last year, as Israel and Saudi Arabia were about to strike a transformational agreement, Iran-backed…15 Apr 2024HANSARDEducation…We have announced a £7 million package to give to student groups, such as the University Jewish Chaplaincy, to try to stop antisemitism on campus.25 Mar 2024HANSARDEducationI hugely respect the hon. Gentleman. I know he is a bruiser, but I had been looking forward to his question. I thought he would celebrate the 13,000 apprentices in Chesterfield…25 Mar 2024HANSARDEducationI hugely respect the hon. Gentleman. I know he is a bruiser, but I had been looking forward to his question. I thought he would celebrate the 13,000 apprentices in Chesterfield…25 Mar 2024HANSARDEducationAs always, Labour Front Benchers are obsessed with quantity over quality. We have transformed the quality of apprenticeships. Seventy per cent of occupations are covered by over…25 Mar 2024HANSARDEducationAs always, Labour Front Benchers are obsessed with quantity over quality. We have transformed the quality of apprenticeships. Nearly 70% of occupations are covered by…25 Mar 2024HANSARDEducationI was pleased to visit Loughborough not so long ago with my hon. Friend. She is passionate about FE and skills. I know Homefield College well; it is a brilliant college and I am…25 Mar 2024HANSARDEducationI was pleased to visit Loughborough not so long ago with my hon. Friend. She is passionate about FE and skills. I know Homefield College well; it is a brilliant college and I am…25 Mar 2024HANSARDEducation…We have announced a £7 million package to give to Jewish student groups, including the University Jewish Chaplaincy, to try to stop antisemitism on campus. [Official Report, 11…25 Mar 2024HANSARDStudent Cost of Living Support: Devolved AdministrationsThe hon. Gentleman will know that higher education is a devolved matter and that each Administration are responsible for determining the student finance arrangements that apply to…11 Mar 2024HANSARDStudent Cost of Living Support: Devolved AdministrationsThis Government believe that we need to be fair not only to students but to taxpayers. It is worth noting that, in England, those from disadvantaged backgrounds are 74% more…11 Mar 2024