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HANSARD Strait of HormuzMy constituents consistently say to me that they support the Prime Minister’s decision not to take us into this war. My thoughts—and, I am sure, those of the whole House—are with…16 Mar 2026HANSARD Consular AssistanceLike many Members, I have been supporting constituents who are seeking to return to the UK. Although it has not been simple, Janet and Hugh are due to be on one of those extra…05 Mar 2026HANSARD Healthy RelationshipsWill the hon. Member give way?12 Feb 2026HANSARD Healthy RelationshipsAn important element that maybe has not come through so far in the debate is the class impact of the current policy situation. Currently, 90% of paternity leave claims are made by…12 Feb 2026HANSARD Healthy RelationshipsIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms Jardine. Women are 10% more likely to report that they do the majority of childcare. Some 66% of people surveyed want care to be…12 Feb 2026HANSARD National Cancer PlanI congratulate my hon. Friend on this ambitious and much-needed plan. She met my constituent, Lorraine. Lorraine lost her daughter Milly and set up Milly’s Smiles, a charity that…05 Feb 2026HANSARD Armed Conflict: ChildrenAbsolutely. I recognise my hon. Friend’s expertise: she worked in this area prior to coming to this place. Unfortunately, that statistic is no surprise, given the situation that…04 Feb 2026HANSARD Armed Conflict: ChildrenUnfortunately, the official numbers no doubt do not represent the full situation yet it is devastating to hear what my hon. Friend says. His intervention also points to a broader…04 Feb 2026HANSARD Armed Conflict: ChildrenI beg to move, That this House has considered children and armed conflict. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Stringer, and it is a privilege to bring this topic,…04 Feb 2026HANSARD Armed Conflict: ChildrenThe hon. Member raises an incredibly important point. Children absolutely deserve the right to continue to have even the tiniest opportunity for some form of normality—something…04 Feb 2026HANSARDArmed Forces Families15. What steps he is taking to support armed forces families.02 Feb 2026HANSARDArmed Forces FamiliesAnother important factor in support for our brave troops is the provision of military clothing. The previous Conservative Government tied us into a contract whereby about 90% of…02 Feb 2026HANSARDRailways Bill (Eighth sitting)Does my hon. Friend agree that under this provision, with the right economic drivers, there could be consideration in future for family-friendly trains—a service seen in some…29 Jan 2026HANSARDRailways Bill (Seventh sitting)It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Western. My remarks will be incredibly brief, ahead of the Minister’s responses. To echo some of what my hon. Friend the Member…29 Jan 2026HANSARD Youth UnemploymentDoes my right hon. Friend agree that while it is easy to debate who is getting it right and who is getting it wrong, fundamentally, we require a systemic shift in how we look at…28 Jan 2026HANSARDRailways Bill (Second sitting)Q I have a very short question about a slightly different area. John, I understand that you have worked across Europe and looked at different approaches across the world. In…20 Jan 2026HANSARDRailways Bill (Second sitting)Q In Hyndburn, we are less than 40 minutes from Manchester, but very proudly in Lancashire, obviously— Andy Burnham: We have no plans to annex you yet, but I will let you know if…20 Jan 2026HANSARDRailways Bill (Second sitting)The Reform county council is trying to delay our progression towards a mayor, which is deeply frustrating because of all of the things you have outlined, and much broader things…20 Jan 2026HANSARDRailways Bill (First sitting)As it says in the register, I am a member of GMB, the Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers, and Community union.20 Jan 2026HANSARDRailways Bill (First sitting)Q I spend about four hours a week on a train with a toddler, so I know well that inclusion on our railways is not just for those with disabilities, although that is incredibly…20 Jan 2026