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HANSARDEngagementsThe last Government made life even more difficult for councils needing exceptional financial support by charging a premium on borrowing. That was the wrong decision, and it had a…13 Nov 2024HANSARDEngagementsBecause of the tough decisions that we took, we have put forward a Budget with an extra £25.6 billion for the NHS and for social care. That includes an increase to carers’…13 Nov 2024HANSARDEngagementsOn Monday, I was honoured to join President Macron to mark Armistice Day in Paris and, together, we paid tribute to the fallen of the first world war, and all subsequent…13 Nov 2024HANSARDEngagementsIt would be wise to start a question like that by a reference to what happened in October of last year. I am well aware of the definition of genocide, and that is why I have never…13 Nov 2024HANSARDEngagementsI know the dreadful impact that flooding has had on my hon. Friend’s constituency, including in Storm Henk earlier this year. The last Government left flood defences in the worst…13 Nov 2024HANSARDEngagementsAs the hon. Member knows from previous answers, we have taken tough decisions in this Budget to deal with the situation that we faced. Because of that, we have stabilised the…13 Nov 2024HANSARDEngagementsI thank my hon. Friend for raising that important issue. Whatever the hatred, there has been a rise in the past 12 or so months, and the whole House will join me in saying that we…13 Nov 2024HANSARDEngagementsI am glad to see the hon. Member making a rare appearance back here in Britain. He has spent so much time in America recently that I was half expecting to see him in the…13 Nov 2024HANSARDEngagementsWhat happened to Bethany is appalling, and my thoughts, as I am sure are those of the whole House, are with her family. We need a culture shift here, and we have committed to…13 Nov 2024HANSARDEngagementsLet me be absolutely clear: this Government are committed to making childcare more affordable and accessible. The Tory party voted against making life easier for working families.…13 Nov 2024HANSARDEngagementsI do understand the concerns of those who save to send their children to private school because they believe in aspiration and opportunity. Every single parent shares that…13 Nov 2024HANSARDEngagementsThe last time I went to my hon. Friend’s constituency I got to see the fantastic South Derbyshire college. I look forward to testing his proposition that he has the best pubs in…13 Nov 2024HANSARDEngagementsWe will not shy away from that challenge, because it is far too important for the children, families and communities involved. We will therefore not only put the necessary money…13 Nov 2024HANSARDEngagementsThe Chancellor made this absolutely clear in the Budget. We are putting that huge investment into special educational needs, an issue of concern across the House, because I think…13 Nov 2024HANSARDEngagementsI am grateful to the right hon. Member for raising this issue, which is obviously important, and it is an important vote. I know that there are strongly held views on both sides…13 Nov 2024HANSARDEngagementsYes. The last Government lost control of our borders. In the first six months of this year, small boat arrivals were up by 18% on the same period last year. They spent £700…13 Nov 2024HANSARDEngagementsI thank the hon. Member for raising this issue. We are committed to the protection and restoration of unique chalk streams. She is right that the destruction of our waterways…13 Nov 2024HANSARDEngagementsThis Government have given millions of people a pay rise of £1,400 by boosting the minimum wage. We have strengthened parental leave with better rights for parents and put huge…13 Nov 2024HANSARDEngagementsThis knockabout is all very well, but not actually listening to what I said three minutes ago is a bit of a fundamental failure of the Leader of the Opposition. I just said £600…13 Nov 2024HANSARDEngagementsI would say to Kelly that we are fixing the mess that we were left and are investing in the future of our country. I would also say to her that the Leader of the Opposition, in…13 Nov 2024