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HANSARDEngagementsI thank the right hon. Gentleman for raising this really important issue. It is important that we take actions that match the words we have expressed in response to these horrific…17 Dec 2025HANSARDEngagementsThe next lever was 500 jobs protected at Grangemouth, partnering with Ineos to safeguard the plant’s future. The next lever was rejoining the Erasmus scheme from 2027, which will…17 Dec 2025HANSARDEngagementsI will just set out what we have achieved this week. We are setting out our violence against women and girls strategy tomorrow, which will offer specialist support for abuse…17 Dec 2025HANSARDMachinery of GovernmentI am making this statement to bring to the House’s attention the following machinery of Government change. I am today announcing that overarching policy and response…17 Dec 2025HANSARDEngagementsI thank the right hon. Gentleman for raising this really important case. As he knows, we continually raise it with our counterparts, and we will continue to do so. I condemn the…17 Dec 2025HANSARDEngagementsThe hub means more regular services for up to 15 stations across the region. That is vital, given that the Lichfield-to-Birmingham service was slashed under the previous…17 Dec 2025HANSARDEngagementsWe had a mandate for change, because we inherited major challenges across the country. If only the hon. Gentleman had done something to solve these problems when he was working in…17 Dec 2025HANSARDEngagementsCarers are incredibly skilled workers. My sister is one of them, and I am very proud of them and her for their invaluable work. I am pleased that we have increased the carer’s…17 Dec 2025HANSARDEngagementsMay I say how unacceptable the conditions that some are enduring in our hospitals are? There is no excuse, and it is our No. 1 priority. On vaccinations, we have had over 17…17 Dec 2025HANSARDEngagementsWe are replacing a failed settlement system with one that is fair and that recognises contribution. It is right to apply more stringent controls, and we are currently consulting…17 Dec 2025HANSARDEngagementsI am going to get an update from the Chancellor on Grangemouth in just a minute. The right hon. Gentleman is clearly not interested in Grangemouth. I would have thought, on a day…17 Dec 2025HANSARDEngagementsLet me be clear about the strikes: they are dangerous and utterly irresponsible. My message to resident doctors is: don’t abandon patients—work with us to improve conditions and…17 Dec 2025HANSARDEngagementsI am very proud that at the Budget, we had record investment into our public services, we stabilised the economy and we bore down on the cost of living. The Conservatives voted…17 Dec 2025HANSARDEngagementsI know that Gazan students face huge challenges in taking up their places, and we are considering solutions for those yet to arrive. Let me be clear: I want them to be able to…17 Dec 2025HANSARDEngagementsMr Speaker, we have “The Muppet Christmas Carol” here. The defections are happening so fast that at Christmas, the Leader of the Opposition is going to be left “Home Alone”. And…17 Dec 2025HANSARDEngagementsIt is an important sector. At the heart of this challenge is the end of the temporary relief that was introduced during covid. That is why we put in place the transitional…17 Dec 2025HANSARDEngagementsThe right hon. Lady knows very well that the temporary relief put in place during covid has come to an end. That was the scheme that the Conservatives put in place; we supported…17 Dec 2025HANSARDEngagementsI heartily agree with my hon. Friend—British families have shown incredible kindness and hospitality. To support Ukrainians in their hour of need, we have been working with our…17 Dec 2025HANSARDEngagementsThe antisemitic terror attack on Bondi Beach was sickening. It has had a profound impact around the world, including on Jewish communities here in the United Kingdom. These…17 Dec 2025HANSARDEngagementsMay I send the condolences of the whole House, I am sure, to Andrew’s family? It is an awful case and every life that is lost to dangerous driving is a tragedy. The range of…17 Dec 2025