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HANSARDGrooming Gangs: Independent InquiryWe at Reform UK welcome the progress announced today by the Home Secretary into this long-overdue inquiry and welcome the reassurance she has given that the victims of…09 Dec 2025HANSARDDigital IDOver 5,400 of my constituents in Runcorn and Helsby have signed this petition. I have also received many, many emails objecting to it. Does the right hon. Member agree with my…08 Dec 2025HANSARDCriminal Court ReformDoes the Secretary of State not agree that his policy of abolishing trial by jury in all but the most serious cases undermines the whole foundation of law and order in this…02 Dec 2025HANSARDPackaging: Extended Producer ResponsibilityIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Lewell. I thank the hon. Member for Gower (Tonia Antoniazzi) for securing this debate. I come at this issue from a slightly…27 Nov 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT10. Will the Minister confirm what oversight the Department has of the central Government grant given to Halton borough council and Merseyflow for the two bridges in Runcorn,…24 Nov 2025HANSARD Northern Ireland Troubles BillI would like to acknowledge all the brave veterans here today and to thank them for their service to this country. I grew up during the height of the troubles in Northern Ireland…18 Nov 2025HANSARDSmall Modular Nuclear Reactor Power Station: WylfaReform UK believes in investing in nuclear energy and welcomes this news for the north-west region, which will bring jobs and growth, including in my constituency. We are told…17 Nov 2025HANSARDAsylum PolicyThe Daresbury asylum hotel in Runcorn has been emptied, thanks to my by-election campaign. What assurances can the Secretary of State give my constituents that the many houses in…17 Nov 2025HANSARD Northern Ireland Troubles LegacyDoes the right hon. Gentleman agree that the coroner’s court exists to appease the republicans and that all applications should go through the legacy commission?13 Nov 2025HANSARD Police ReformWhile we Reform Members welcome the abolition of police and crime commissioners, will the Minister explain how these reforms will deliver clearer accountability for policing,…13 Nov 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseGiven that the town of Runcorn in my constituency is the 16th most deprived town in the country, does the Leader of the House not agree that investing in education and young…13 Nov 2025HANSARDViolence against Women and GirlsWill the Minister confirm whether she is aware of anyone accused or convicted of a sexual offence having been granted asylum in the UK?11 Nov 2025HANSARDPrisoner Releases in ErrorIs the Justice Secretary aware of any crimes committed by wrongly released prisoners while at large?11 Nov 2025HANSARD Houses in Multiple Occupation: Planning ConsentIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Dowd. It was in the Runcorn and Helsby by-election that I became aware of the issue of HMOs in our communities, and now I…04 Nov 2025HANSARD Sentencing BillToday I speak in favour of the eight amendments tabled by Reform UK. Simply put, the Bill is motivated by the desire to free up prison spaces, and not by what is the best way to…21 Oct 2025HANSARD Sentencing BillNo, I will make some progress; I have given way a lot. Let me move on and make a point of clarification with respect to clauses 26, 27 and 28, which are on recall. The current…21 Oct 2025HANSARD Sentencing BillI thank shadow Minister for supporting me on that point. I turn to clauses 24, 36 and 37 with respect to licences. These clauses all give powers to the Probation Service to reduce…21 Oct 2025HANSARD Sentencing BillWe proposed an amendment to remove clause 20 all together. The clause proposes to reduce the time served of a custodial sentence from a half to a third in order to free up prison…21 Oct 2025HANSARD Sentencing BillI absolutely agree with the right hon. Lady— [ Interruption . ]21 Oct 2025HANSARD Sentencing BillI thank the hon. Lady for the Eton example. I am sure that will resonate very well with my constituents in Runcorn.21 Oct 2025