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HANSARDEngagementsWe are committed to the best education for every child, whatever their background and wherever they come from. The current single grade does not work well. That is why we are…04 Sept 2024HANSARDEngagementsI remember when Scottish National party Members used to sit at the front, but they are now a long way up and there are very few of them, so I do not think we need lectures on…04 Sept 2024HANSARDEngagementsYes, I do. First, it is great that Oasis are back together—from what I have determined, about half the country was probably queuing for tickets over the weekend—but it is…04 Sept 2024HANSARDEngagementsI thank my hon. Friend for that question, and for her work on the all-party parliamentary group on hormone pregnancy tests. I am sympathetic to the families who believe their…04 Sept 2024HANSARDEngagementsI thank the right hon. Member for raising that important point. I know how much he has championed carers, both politically and personally. We have taken a difficult decision—I do…04 Sept 2024HANSARDEngagementsWe spent the whole election with the right hon. Gentleman trying to tell the country that everything was fine, and this is the result the Conservatives got: a massive Labour…04 Sept 2024HANSARDEngagementsThe right hon. Gentleman talks about tough decisions. It is tough to inherit a £22 billion black hole, which the OBR did not— [ Interruption. ] That is the inheritance; that is…04 Sept 2024HANSARDEngagementsThis Government were elected to clear up the mess left by the Conservative party, and to bring about the change that the country desperately needs. Our first job was to audit the…04 Sept 2024HANSARDEngagementsI know the whole House will want to congratulate our Team GB Olympic and Paralympic athletes and support staff for their outstanding achievements so far. Yesterday’s incident in…04 Sept 2024HANSARDGrenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2 ReportJustice needs to be speedy and, in this case, it is important we ensure that it is swift. We should bear in mind it has already taken seven years to get to where we are today,…04 Sept 2024HANSARDGrenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2 ReportI thank my hon. Friend for her question. It is important that we work on the regulatory framework with local authorities and with all those charged with responsibility so that…04 Sept 2024HANSARDGrenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2 ReportI thank the hon. Gentleman for raising the question in relation to Northern Ireland. Of course we must work with all the relevant authorities in Northern Ireland. I took the early…04 Sept 2024HANSARDGrenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2 ReportWe are taking action on that important point about leaseholders, be it in relation to insurance or in relation to other issues of which the House is well aware. It is important…04 Sept 2024HANSARDGrenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2 ReportYes, it is important that they are held to account. I thank my hon. Friend for raising those issues in relation to Dagenham and I join her in commending the emergency services who…04 Sept 2024HANSARDGrenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2 ReportYes, and that is a really important point. Regardless of where someone lives or which Government they live under, the right to safe and secure housing is important. The Deputy…04 Sept 2024HANSARDGrenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2 ReportMy hon. Friend speaks powerfully and makes a really important point in relation to social housing, and the report is littered with examples of disrespect and of people not being…04 Sept 2024HANSARDGrenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2 ReportIt is important that there is full accountability and that, where appropriate, people are brought to justice—that is the least that the families, the survivors, the bereaved and…04 Sept 2024HANSARDEngagementsIt is very important that local people have a say, but it is equally important that we devolve to those who have skin in the game. One of the ways in which we can restart our…04 Sept 2024HANSARDEngagementsI thank my hon. Friend for raising this issue, and I know he will be a really strong champion for his constituency. We are a Government who will be based on action, not slogans,…04 Sept 2024HANSARDEngagementsYes. I remember that visit well, and was struck by the delays in planning because the system was broken by the previous Government. We will deliver 1.5 million new homes, drive…04 Sept 2024