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HANSARDFuture of Thames WaterEvery week in my surgeries I hear about the consequences of Thames Water’s failures. An elderly widowed constituent was left without running water after it failed and botched the…14 Jul 2026HANSARDLocal Government ReorganisationDoes the Minister believe, as I do, that if local government reorganisation is done correctly, it has the potential not just to reshape local government so that it is fit for the…13 Jul 2026HANSARDSummer JobsI was in two minds about joining this debate on summer jobs, to be frank, because my first job was stacking shelves in Marks & Spencer over Christmas, but I hope the House will…07 Jul 2026HANSARDSummer JobsI meet businesses in my constituency all the time. As I stated at the beginning of my speech, they raise a number of the issues that the Opposition have raised, and I do not…07 Jul 2026HANSARDSummer JobsI am nearing the end of my speech, so I will not give way. Those young people want us to tackle these issues in the round and in a systemic way, rather than through party…07 Jul 2026HANSARDSummer JobsThe right hon. Gentleman is right. I had a zero-hours contract as a student and it worked for me because, crucially, I was able to say, “No, I can’t come in today.” Surely he…07 Jul 2026HANSARDForeign Interference in UK PoliticsI thank the Minister for her statement. I have notified the relevant Member that I am about to name them. Over the weekend, The Telegraph ran a study about the Iranian-born…06 Jul 2026HANSARDDefence Spending12. What assessment she has made of the potential impact of increases in defence spending on Wales.17 Jun 2026HANSARDDefence SpendingThis Government have a NATO-first approach, meaning that our strength is reinforced by global allies, so that, in an increasingly dangerous world, the UK will not stand alone. It…17 Jun 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsI thank the Minister for his decision about the continued and ongoing failings by Cherwell district council regarding a major planning application. Given that Banbury has a huge…15 Jun 2026HANSARDEngagementsQ10. Maternity care in north Oxfordshire declined under the previous Government, with the loss of consultant-led services at the Horton hospital—where I was born—and serious…10 Jun 2026HANSARDViolence against Women and Girls6. What assessment she has made of the adequacy of levels of Crown Prosecution Service prosecutions of cases involving violence against women and girls.04 Jun 2026HANSARDViolence against Women and GirlsWe know that 60% of victims drop out of rape cases before they go to trial. I would appreciate it if the Solicitor General could set out what she is doing to ensure that victims…04 Jun 2026HANSARD Middle East: Economic ResponseI thank my right hon. Friend for her statement, especially the measures to support farmers and hauliers. Banbury has a thriving logistics sector, with brilliant businesses like…21 May 2026HANSARDEnergy SecurityI think the right hon. Gentleman unintentionally misrepresents Government policy, as it is my understanding that we will continue to use oil and gas, and it will play a key part…19 May 2026HANSARDEnergy SecurityYou were very clear about taking interventions, Madam Deputy Speaker. Although I do normally appreciate the right hon. Gentleman’s contributions, this time I will not— […19 May 2026HANSARDEnergy SecurityI will start by addressing comments made by Members on the Opposition Benches, in particular the hon. Members for Upper Bann (Carla Lockhart) and for Isle of Wight East (Joe…19 May 2026HANSARDReferral of Prime Minister to Committee of PrivilegesMy hon. Friend is making a powerful speech. Is it not the reality that this is about a Leader of the Opposition who called for us to join the US in the war in Iran, and who called…28 Apr 2026HANSARDLord Mandelson Humble Address: Government Response UpdateThis has been a very damaging issue. Peter Mandelson should clearly never have been made ambassador, and I am pleased that the Prime Minister has rightly apologised. There are,…27 Apr 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillGiven the importance that the Conservatives are placing on the ban, why did they not impose it during the 14 years that they were in government?22 Apr 2026