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HANSARDDefence Investment PlanI have been told from a reliable source that our Prime Minister, in stark contrast to all other previous modern-day Prime Ministers, has never visited our special forces’…15 Jun 2026 · 5d agoHANSARDIndustrial StrategyIn my constituency, I have one of the last remaining chlorine production sites, Vynova. On a recent visit, I was told that its future is uncertain because of production costs—it…21 May 2026HANSARD Costs for MotoristsDoes the Minister agree that one of the Government’s main responsibilities is to provide energy security for its citizens? As a nation resplendent with our own resources, why will…21 May 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseDuring a recent visit to DHL in my constituency, I heard yet again about the growing financial burden of the Merseyflow bridge tolls on those travelling to work. DHL wants to…21 May 2026HANSARDJury Trial ProposalsOn Saturday, the Secretary of State promised extra court time for anyone arrested at the “Unite the Kingdom” march, yet there are grooming gang survivors who have waited more than…19 May 2026HANSARDJury Trial Proposals20. What assessment he has made of the potential impact of restricting the right to trial by jury in some circumstances on levels of public confidence in the criminal justice…19 May 2026HANSARD Youth JusticeIn my 20 years’ experience in the courts, I have watched young people’s attitude change: there is no respect for the courts when they walk into the courtroom, and no fear of the…18 May 2026HANSARDEngagementsEvery day that the Prime Minister fails to act on or even acknowledge Pakistani grooming gangs that rape and torture vulnerable white girls, more victims continue to suffer.…22 Apr 2026HANSARD Knife CrimeWhile I of course welcome the statement and any attempt to reduce and tackle knife crime, does the Minister not agree that without saturation stop and search, and without…14 Apr 2026HANSARDSocial Housing Standards17. What steps his Department is taking to help ensure that housing associations improve the quality of social housing.13 Apr 2026HANSARDSocial Housing StandardsIn my Runcorn and Helsby constituency, Riverside housing association is flattening 365 properties, demolishing them to build new homes. Residents have been left with no…13 Apr 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsT10. Is the Home Secretary comfortable with the reality that, as a woman, she could not stand and pray alongside the Mayor of London at last week’s event in Trafalgar Square?23 Mar 2026HANSARDPuberty Blockers Clinical TrialNo, I will not. Overall, we are creating a generation of lost, anxious young people who are confused about their identity, socially insecure and physically scarred.23 Mar 2026HANSARDPuberty Blockers Clinical TrialIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Mundell. I am concerned about the motivation behind the trials. I went to the initial meeting hosted by the Secretary of…23 Mar 2026HANSARDCourts and Tribunals BillI speak today in favour of the reasoned amendment standing in the names of Reform UK MPs. Although it has not been selected for debate, I would like to draw hon. Members’…10 Mar 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsMany of my constituents are anxious about the consultation process and the environmental impact of the Peak Cluster project in rural Cheshire. Will the Secretary of State commit…10 Feb 2026HANSARDVictims of Domestic Abuse: Criminal Justice SystemWill the Deputy Prime Minister join me in congratulating Cheshire police, led by the exceptional Chief Constable Mark Roberts, on its well-executed Operation Crossbow, which I…03 Feb 2026HANSARDUniversal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) BillAlthough the reasoned amendment tabled by my Reform UK colleagues and myself has not been selected, I would still like to speak to the contents of that important amendment.…03 Feb 2026HANSARDUniversal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) BillLet me make some progress. It increases the support to non-working families beyond that given to working parents earning above the benefit level, so those who work are being…03 Feb 2026HANSARDUniversal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) BillJust a minute—I do not know who is first. Due to higher birth rates among foreign nationals, a significant amount of this additional expenditure is expected to go to households in…03 Feb 2026