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HANSARDBill of RightsThe residents of Blackpool were absolutely furious at the European Court’s move to block the first removal flight to Rwanda last week. They desperately want that policy to work…22 Jun 2022HANSARD NHS Dentistry in EnglandIt is a pleasure to speak under your chairmanship, Mr Stringer. In the last few months, I have received dozens of letters and emails from constituents about their difficulties in…22 Jun 2022HANSARD Antisemitism and Other Racism in FootballIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Stringer. Racism in football has reduced dramatically over the last few decades. Indeed, we are thankfully in a different…22 Jun 2022HANSARDIndustrial Action on the RailwayThe trade unions decided to go on strike without even knowing what the industry was offering on pay and conditions. Does my right hon. Friend agree that that exposes the strikes…20 Jun 2022HANSARDPrivate Rented SectorBlackpool has some of the worst private sector housing stock in the entire country, so I welcome the £1 million housing enforcement pilot, which alongside the measures outlined…16 Jun 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsA trade deal with Israel would slash red tape and increase investment opportunities for both the UK and Israel. What progress have the Government made in securing a bilateral free…16 Jun 2022HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMany Blackpool residents are struggling to access an NHS dentist appointment, which is creating considerable problems for thousands of my constituents who cannot afford to access…16 Jun 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsT1. If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.08 Jun 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsReducing inequalities is about much more than protected characteristics. Outcomes for education, health and prosperity in Blackpool are among the lowest in the entire country, and…08 Jun 2022HANSARDStatutory Gambling LevyThe problem with having a statutory levy is that it would hit land-based gambling companies—casinos, bingo halls and the high street shops—when they are just emerging from the…07 Jun 2022HANSARDStatutory Gambling LevyIt is a pleasure to speak under your chairmanship, Mr Betts. I refer hon. Members to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests and thank the hon. Member for Swansea…07 Jun 2022HANSARDStatutory Gambling LevyThere is clearly more work that we can do in this area, but it would help if the NHS had a long-term strategy for dealing with the issue, which it lacks at present. I will say…07 Jun 2022HANSARDStatutory Gambling LevyThe issue has been around for decades. Obviously, the gambling review is long awaited. Hopefully, that will help to address the issue, but it is unmistakable that the industry has…07 Jun 2022HANSARDStatutory Gambling LevyI suspect the hon. Lady is referring to her opening remarks. I appreciate that she spoke about the differential system between online operators, which she suggested were the worst…07 Jun 2022HANSARDStatutory Gambling LevyTime is short, so I will not directly respond to the points made by my hon. Friend the Member for Calder Valley (Craig Whittaker), but I suspect he knows my feelings about an…07 Jun 2022HANSARD Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Billrose—24 May 2022HANSARD Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) BillIn his opening remarks, the hon. Gentleman suggested that rape or sexual offences committed in conflict during the troubles would be subject to immunity. That is not the case at…24 May 2022HANSARD Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Billrose—24 May 2022HANSARD Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) BillI beg the House’s pardon—there are two. But that says it all. In opposing this legislation, the Labour party will allow the continued harassment of our brave servicemen, seeing…24 May 2022HANSARD Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) BillI commend my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland for introducing the Bill. Governments and Secretaries of State of all colours in the past 20-plus years…24 May 2022