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HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe Government have cancelled the two main road projects in the east midlands—the A38 in Derby and the A46 in Newark. The Government did not inform anyone. The Labour mayor found…16 Jul 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsI thank the Home Secretary and welcome the Government’s decision to proscribe the IRGC. Many of us campaigned for this and, in fact, were sanctioned by Iran for doing so. Far too…13 Jul 2026HANSARDDeath of Ann WiddecombeI join colleagues across the House in paying tribute to Ann, a woman who was brave, principled, kind and generous. I, like many others, will miss her enormously—even though on my…13 Jul 2026HANSARDPublic Office Disqualification: Terrorism OffencesShahid Butt is a convicted terrorist. He was convicted of attempting to blow up the British consulate in Yemen, an Anglican church and a hotel. That vile individual should never…06 Jul 2026HANSARDPolice Leadership Commission ReportA white man on a night out in Birmingham is assaulted by two black men. The police intervene and arrest the white man—the victim—and allow the two black lads to flee the scene.…06 Jul 2026HANSARDPolice Leadership Commission ReportI was the only person to raise it. Millions of—06 Jul 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseOn Tuesday, we learned that the only two major road projects in the east midlands—the A46 in Newark and the A38 in Derby—were to be scrapped. So many questions remain. How were…02 Jul 2026HANSARD Packaging Manufacturers: Extended Producer ResponsibilityThe hon. Member is being very generous in giving way, and she is making an excellent speech. I think we would say that the cost of food right now is the No. 1 issue for all our…01 Jul 2026HANSARDBusiness Without DebateOn a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. I seek your advice. Over the course of the day, following the announcement of the defence investment plan, it has become clear that the…30 Jun 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsUnemployment is soaring and nearly 1 million young people are not in education or training. It is a terrible waste of human potential and an economic catastrophe. Reform is…29 Jun 2026HANSARDAnimal AbusersI begin by thanking Bea Elton and the near-quarter of a million petitioners who have brought this issue to the attention of the House of Commons. We are a nation of animal lovers;…29 Jun 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseTax-free individual savings accounts are tax-free; it is a very simple principle. ISAs have existed for 30 years, and 22 million people in our country invest their savings in…25 Jun 2026HANSARDNottingham Maternity and Neonatal ServicesMay I put on record my admiration for the 2,500 families across our county of Nottinghamshire who gave evidence to Donna Ockenden and shared what were undoubtedly the most…24 Jun 2026HANSARDMedia Green PaperLet me get this straight: the Government—either a Minister or, worse, unaccountable civil servants—are planning to decide which news providers are deemed trustworthy and which are…24 Jun 2026HANSARDG7 SummitThe Deputy Prime Minister has just said that we are all in the Prime Minister’s debt. Well, that would be the £300 billion of debt that he has racked up. Of all the G7 countries,…22 Jun 2026HANSARDClean PowerThe Government say that less than 1% of the countryside will be covered in solar farms, but if the 7,000-acre Great North Road scheme, which is now before the Secretary of State,…02 Jun 2026HANSARDMurder of Henry NowakWhen Henry lay on the floor, he warned that he had been stabbed four times and he said that he could not breathe nine times, yet the officer chose to cuff him, rather than treat…02 Jun 2026HANSARDChild Sexual Offender DataI thank the hon. Member for Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross (Jamie Stone) and the lead petitioner, the hon. Member for Great Yarmouth (Rupert Lowe), for helping to organise…01 Jun 2026HANSARDCadet ForcesThe establishment of a combined cadet force at the Newark academy was an incredible step forward for the town, bringing discipline, respect, training opportunities and a sense of…01 Jun 2026HANSARDChild Sexual Offender DataOf course. I want equality before the law. No one, from the most exalted figure in this land to the lowest, should be free from scrutiny, accountability and, ultimately, the full…01 Jun 2026