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HANSARDAppointment of Lord LebedevNo, I won’t. Our defence procurement Minister was also rubbing shoulders— [ Interruption. ] I will give way at the end. Hear how bad it gets. Our defence procurement Minister was…29 Mar 2022HANSARDAppointment of Lord LebedevI have spoken many times in this House in recent weeks about the troubling closeness of the relationship between many in this Government and Russian oligarchs, often with direct…29 Mar 2022HANSARDFinancial StatementThis week it was revealed that 75% of people in my constituency are struggling to pay for basic groceries. The OBR’s analysis following today’s statement has said that we face the…23 Mar 2022HANSARDBus Driver ShortagesHappy St Patrick’s Day, Mr Speaker. During the height of the covid pandemic, bus drivers worked tirelessly, often at considerable risk to their health, to keep our vital services…17 Mar 2022HANSARDUkraineIs my hon. Friend aware of the £30,000 accepted by the Conservative party from the wife of a Putin ally, Lubov Chernukhin? Let us be clear, in answer to the hon. Member for…15 Mar 2022HANSARDUkraineThe world and all of us across this House have watched in unity the horrors of recent weeks, as Ukrainian civilians and thousands of soldiers have been killed in this predicted…15 Mar 2022HANSARDUkraineI thank my right hon. Friend for that intervention, and I see the frustration that people have felt that has led them to take direct action to make the point he makes. That nicely…15 Mar 2022HANSARDBus Service Improvement Plans: North-west EnglandIt is a pleasure to speak under your chairship, Ms Nokes. We seem to be getting through the debate rather quickly this morning, which means that I can read my whole speech. I am…09 Mar 2022HANSARDBus Service Improvement Plans: North-west EnglandI absolutely agree. A proper, fully funded, affordable and accessible bus network that can get people to college, university and jobs is a vital part of rebuilding our economy and…09 Mar 2022HANSARDBus Service Improvement Plans: North-west EnglandI thank my hon. Friend for making that really good point. I have travelled to parts of the country, including Bolton, and have seen the disparity in fares at different times of…09 Mar 2022HANSARDEconomic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) BillWill the hon. Gentleman give way?07 Mar 2022HANSARDSanctionsEarlier, we unfortunately had an opaque response to my hon. Friend the Member for Lancaster and Fleetwood (Cat Smith) on oligarchs’ financing of the Conservative party, and the…28 Feb 2022HANSARD Business of the HouseThis week a much beloved actress, Anna Karen, who lived in my constituency, tragically died in a fire not far from my constituency office. Anna was well renowned for her role on…24 Feb 2022HANSARDEngagements13. Last October, a promising young footballer in my constituency called Kamran Khalid, a former winner of Chelsea FC’s Asian Star scheme who had played for the famous Senrab FC…23 Feb 2022HANSARDTransport for London: Financial SettlementThe Government’s piecemeal funding for Transport for London is short-sighted and, yet again, will have an impact on thousands of jobs across the entire country. For every £1 spent…03 Feb 2022HANSARD Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles (Safeguarding and Road Safety) BillI start by thanking the hon. Member for Darlington (Peter Gibson) for his diligent work on introducing the Bill and for the consensual and cross-party way in which he has…21 Jan 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe Government’s VIP lane for personal protective equipment contracts has been ruled by a judge to be unlawful. The judge found that the “operation of the High Priority Lane was…13 Jan 2022HANSARDDowning Street Garden EventIn December, the Prime Minister said: “I can understand how infuriating it must be to think that the people who have been setting the rules have not been following the rules,…11 Jan 2022HANSARDPolice Powers to Suspend Driving LicencesIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship for the first time, Mr Hosie. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Neath (Christina Rees) for having secured this debate on…10 Jan 2022HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateI would like to thank the Prime Minister for heaping praise on the amazing scene at Redbridge town hall in Ilford South led by Dr Seedat, who managed on Christmas day and Boxing…05 Jan 2022