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HANSARDSpeciality Steel UK: InsolvencyMay I start by associating the Liberal Democrats with the Minister’s remarks in support of the employees, families and communities who are affected by this latest development? We…02 Sept 2025HANSARD Infected Blood Inquiry: Additional ReportI thank the Minister for his statement. We, too, pay tribute to Sir Brian Langstaff and his team for their ongoing work as they continue to investigate this appalling scandal.…21 Jul 2025HANSARDAsylum Hotels: Migrant Criminal ActivityThe scenes of violent unrest at the Bell hotel this weekend are deeply concerning. Liberal Democrats will always defend the right to peaceful protest, but what we saw went far…21 Jul 2025HANSARD Independent Water CommissionFrom Saturday night to Monday morning, a mains burst on Richmond Hill in my constituency went unattended, resulting in residents being left without gas supply as water leaked into…21 Jul 2025HANSARDSME Operating CostsThe Liberal Democrats welcome the plans in the recently announced industrial strategy to reduce some of the world’s highest industrial energy prices. However, businesses across…17 Jul 2025HANSARD Strategy for ElectionsWe are very pleased that the Government have published the strategy, many aspects of which have the support of the Liberal Democrats. We have, for many years, championed votes at…17 Jul 2025HANSARDHospitality SectorThe value that hospitality businesses bring to their local communities goes far beyond their economic contributions: they also provide a vital social value and essential…17 Jul 2025HANSARDTaxesLet me be clear: the legacy left behind by the last Conservative Government is one to be ashamed of. Their incompetence in governing left schools and hospitals crumbling, social…15 Jul 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT1. If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.14 Jul 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsI and my Liberal Democrat colleagues welcome the provisions in the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill, which recognise that first past the post is an…14 Jul 2025HANSARD Future of the Post OfficeI thank the Minister for advance sight of his statement. The Liberal Democrats welcome today’s announcement about putting local post offices on a more sustainable footing. Post…14 Jul 2025HANSARD London’s National Economic ContributionIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Western. I thank the hon. Member for Kensington and Bayswater (Joe Powell) for securing this important debate. London is an…10 Jul 2025HANSARDCivil Service RelocationThe Government recently announced a number of measures to reform the civil service, including cutting up to 10,000 jobs and relocating thousands of roles across the country. These…10 Jul 2025HANSARD London’s National Economic ContributionI thank the hon. Lady for making that point. She is exactly right. Housing costs in London are far above the average for the UK as a whole. The average Londoner has to pay these…10 Jul 2025HANSARDUK-EU Trading RelationshipA few months ago, this Government reached a small but welcome trade agreement with the EU—our largest trading partner—and just this week, Members of this House heard from the…10 Jul 2025HANSARDGovernment Resilience Action PlanI thank the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster for advance sight of the statement. The world is now less stable and more insecure than at any time since the cold war.…08 Jul 2025HANSARD Post Office Horizon Inquiry: Volume 1I thank the Minister for giving me advance sight of his statement. The Horizon scandal was an appalling miscarriage of justice, and today’s report highlights the extent of the…08 Jul 2025HANSARD Hospitality SectorIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Butler. I thank the hon. Member for Kingswinford and South Staffordshire (Mike Wood) for his work in securing this important…01 Jul 2025HANSARDParental Leave ReviewI thank the Minister for advance sight of the statement. The Liberal Democrats welcome the Government’s commitment to the much-needed review on parental leave. Every child…01 Jul 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsLast week, ahead of the launch of its ethnicity code, the Lending Standards Board announced it would be closing, following the withdrawal of support from major high street banks.…01 Jul 2025