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HANSARDEngagementsI send my deepest sympathies to Beryl’s family, and I will make sure that the Roads Minister meets them at the earliest opportunity. This shows why tackling potholes really…21 Jan 2026HANSARDEngagementsWe are working with the sector to put in the necessary support. I remind the hon. Lady that 7,000 pubs closed on the Conservatives’ watch, and she did not say a word about it.21 Jan 2026HANSARDEngagementsSince day one, my hon. Friend has fought for her constituents on this issue, and I pay tribute to her for that. I agree that the University of East Anglia would be an excellent…21 Jan 2026HANSARDEngagementsI pay tribute to Jessica and all the women, and others, who are campaigning on these vital issues. Far too many women are left waiting for care in serious pain. That is why we are…21 Jan 2026HANSARDEngagementsThat’s about the same cheer we hear across the whole country. We are increasing defence spend to the biggest spend since the last Labour Government. We are doing that because of…21 Jan 2026HANSARDEngagementsThe right hon. Lady is claiming strength. She read the guy’s defection letter and then at that point decided to sack him. What was she going to do? Correct the typos and give it…21 Jan 2026HANSARDEngagementsWe delivered a record settlement for Northern Ireland in the Budget to strengthen public services and to kick-start growth. The local growth fund, designed in partnership with the…21 Jan 2026HANSARDEngagementsWe understand the challenges in rural communities, and we will look at that as part of the work we are doing on reform.21 Jan 2026HANSARDEngagementsI am very pleased that we are backing my hon. Friend’s home town of Clydebank with £20 million of Pride in Place funding. Just this week we hosted a reception to meet people who…21 Jan 2026HANSARDEngagementsI thank my hon. Friend. I know how much he cares about making life affordable. We are taking £150 off energy bills. That is £300 for the 6 million poorest families, including…21 Jan 2026HANSARDEngagementsEngaging constructively on international security matters hugely, particularly when it comes to security in the Arctic, and that is the context in which this discussion about…21 Jan 2026HANSARDEngagementsI made my position on Greenland absolutely clear on Monday and a moment ago. President Trump deployed words on Chagos yesterday that were different to his previous words of…21 Jan 2026HANSARDEngagementsI have spent the week working with our NATO allies to protect our national security and ensure we have unity in NATO. That is a matter of national importance, and the right hon.…21 Jan 2026HANSARDEngagementsMay I congratulate Kevin and thank police across our country who are working hard to protect our communities? The Conservative party decimated local policing, and we are restoring…21 Jan 2026HANSARDEngagementsWe inherited a real mess on water, and we are taking the most effective and far-reaching measures to deal with it. I wonder what the hon. Lady, as someone who stood to lead her…21 Jan 2026HANSARDEngagementsI was humbled to visit Greater Manchester police after the Heaton Park synagogue attack. The professionalism and bravery that they showed was remarkable. We have boosted total…21 Jan 2026HANSARDEngagementsI thank the hon. Gentleman for raising this on behalf of his constituents. I will ensure he gets a meeting with the relevant Minister to talk through his particular concerns, so…21 Jan 2026HANSARDEngagementsLabour is boosting funding for councils that were chronically underfunded by the Conservatives. I pay tribute to Labour councils delivering results for my hon. Friend’s community,…21 Jan 2026HANSARDEngagementsThe situation is completely unacceptable. We welcome Ofwat’s investigation into the company—that is the right thing to do. The Environment Secretary met company bosses last week…21 Jan 2026HANSARDEngagementsThere are no done deals here; we are going through the proper process.14 Jan 2026