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HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillThe right hon. Lady is being generous with her time. I ask her the same question that I posed earlier: if this is so important, why did the Conservatives not get round to doing it…22 Apr 2026HANSARDSecurity VettingI am sure that the Prime Minister is aware of the damage that this saga has done to public trust in politics and in politicians. However, will he confirm that his focus and that…20 Apr 2026HANSARDHousing Needs: Young PeopleIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship today, Ms Butler. When I first stood for election to this place, I did so with a mission to fix Oxfordshire’s broken housing market.…16 Apr 2026HANSARDCost of Heating OilThis crisis shows that we cannot rely on emergency payments to resolve geopolitical shocks; we need the electrification of heat in rural areas, and heat pumps play a significant…15 Apr 2026HANSARD Rural RoadsI am grateful to the Minister for outlining the steps the Government are taking to make up for the years of underfunding of council highways by the Opposition parties. The Liberal…17 Mar 2026HANSARD Rural RoadsFor residents of north Oxfordshire, simple tasks such as driving to work or doing the weekly shop have become a daily slalom, swerving left and right to avoid potholes. We need to…17 Mar 2026HANSARD Rural RoadsWill the Minister give way?17 Mar 2026HANSARDHeating Oil SupportI am grateful to the Minister for his statement. With over 5,000 properties off the grid in the Banbury constituency, I welcome this announcement. Can I add my voice to the others…16 Mar 2026HANSARDLabour Together and APCO Worldwide: Cabinet Office ReviewI am grateful to the Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister for his statement. I wonder if he could clarify the actions that the Government will take should the investigation show…23 Feb 2026HANSARDAutumn Budget 20254. What assessment he has made of the potential impact of the autumn Budget 2025 on Northern Ireland.11 Feb 2026HANSARDAutumn Budget 2025The Government’s child poverty strategy aims to lift over 550,000 children out of poverty by 2030. What assessment has the Secretary of State made of the impact of the abolition…11 Feb 2026HANSARDIranI refer to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests. The Minister will be aware of my trip to Jordan last year, as part of a parliamentary delegation of colleagues…03 Feb 2026HANSARDPoints of OrderOn a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. Last month the Leader of the Opposition and the shadow Chancellor paid a visit to my constituency without giving notice to me as the…02 Feb 2026HANSARD Youth UnemploymentIt is a real pleasure to speak in this important debate on a vital topic. There have been numerous fascinating contributions from Members across the House, which is why I was so…28 Jan 2026HANSARDFinance (No. 2) Bill (Second sitting)We have heard from Opposition Members that there are families watching this Finance Bill Committee with their bags packed in case their amendment does not pass. Does the Minister…27 Jan 2026HANSARDFinance (No. 2) Bill (First sitting)The shadow Minister talks about a stop-start approach from this Government. I find that a bit brass neck, to be frank, considering the record of the previous Government, who…27 Jan 2026HANSARD Local Government ReorganisationI have to say that I find the bleating from the Conservative party—which delayed elections in Northamptonshire, Buckinghamshire and Somerset, as well as in several other areas…22 Jan 2026HANSARDDiego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory BillCan the Minister confirm that the deal provides certainty and full operational use of the base for 99 years?20 Jan 2026HANSARDWest Midlands PoliceAs an alumnus of the University of Birmingham and former resident of Selly Oak, I have found this whole saga pretty astonishing from the start. We have had mistake after mistake…14 Jan 2026HANSARD IranI pay tribute to the people who have taken to the streets of Iran, particularly in the face of industrial-scale violence and repression from this regime, as the Foreign Secretary…13 Jan 2026