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HANSARDPrime Minister’s Chief of Staff AppointmentLast week the Prime Minister promised change at the top, and we are seeing it swiftly delivered. I welcome this appointment and the creation of the Office of the Prime Minister,…07 Feb 2022HANSARDSue Gray ReportWhen I was knocking on doors in Blackpool at the weekend, I spoke to Julie, who said: “This Prime Minister has had the most difficult job in living history. He’s been dealing with…31 Jan 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsOur co-operation with Saudi Arabia on defence and security helps to maintain hundreds of jobs at BAE Warton on the Fylde coast. What steps are the Government taking to further…20 Jan 2022HANSARD Business of the HouseVoters in constituencies such as Blackpool South, and indeed Bury South, voted Conservative in large part because of the Prime Minister and his positive vision of levelling up and…20 Jan 2022HANSARDBritish Council Staff: AfghanistanThrough Operation Pitting we delivered the largest and most complex evacuation in living memory. That was a truly amazing effort. Will my right hon. Friend join me in praising the…20 Jan 2022HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateLast summer, the Government’s decision to remove all covid restrictions and reopen society was proved correct. The decision to resist all calls for further restrictions before…19 Jan 2022HANSARD BBC FundingAt a time when household budgets are under unprecedented pressure, the decision to freeze the licence fee will be universally welcomed in Blackpool. My constituents will also…17 Jan 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe Nationality and Borders Bill is a crucial step forward to preventing illegal immigration and abuse of our asylum system, but the Home Office clearly cannot solve the problem…13 Jan 2022HANSARD Business of the HouseIn 2006, Gunner Lee Thornton from Blackpool sadly lost his life during his second tour of Iraq. Lee loved his country and serving in the Army. Lee’s mum Karen has been campaigning…13 Jan 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsOutcomes for people in Blackpool in education, health and employment are among the worst in the whole country. I welcome the equality data programme, which is examining how…12 Jan 2022HANSARD Youth Crime and Antisocial BehaviourMy hon. Friend is making a brilliant speech. One of the main problems that we have in Blackpool is that, when parenting orders are issued, often the police are exasperated that…12 Jan 2022HANSARDSpending Review 2021: Law Officers’ Departments1. What assessment she has made of the implications of the Spending Review 2021 for the Law Officers’ departments.06 Jan 2022HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMany Blackpool residents are extremely concerned about increases in the cost of living and the likelihood of large rises in their fuel bills from the spring. Scrapping VAT and the…06 Jan 2022HANSARDSpending Review 2021: Law Officers’ DepartmentsI thank my right hon. and learned Friend for her answer. What assessment has she made of the way in which that funding will support the police uplift programme, which will in turn…06 Jan 2022HANSARDAsylum Seeker Accommodation: RAF ManstonSeveral hundred asylum seekers are currently being housed in a completely inappropriate location in central Blackpool. The Minister will be aware of my concerns about this…15 Dec 2021HANSARDArmy Restructuring6. What discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the implications for Scotland of plans to restructure the British Army.15 Dec 2021HANSARDArmy RestructuringDoes the Secretary of State agree that the “Future Soldier” paper shows just how important defence is to Scotland and Scotland is to the defence of the UK and our allies, and does…15 Dec 2021HANSARD Abortion Services Commissioning: Northern IrelandI thank my hon. Friend for giving way; he is a great champion for the life of the unborn child, as are all his DUP colleagues. Does he share my concern that the regulations…14 Dec 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe courts complex in Blackpool is due to be relocated to allow a £400 million regeneration scheme to go ahead. The business case has already been submitted to the MOJ, so will my…14 Dec 2021HANSARDHuman Rights LegislationThe residents of Blackpool are sick and tired of the way in which the Human Rights Act has been abused by foreign criminals so they can remain in the UK. My constituents will be…14 Dec 2021