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HANSARD Business RatesMr Speaker, I think the mood of the House is that 10 minutes from the hon. Gentleman is more than enough, although I am grateful to him for having given me advance sight of his…27 Jan 2026HANSARD Business RatesThat is much appreciated, Mr Speaker. Mr Speaker, was that it? After all this time, and weeks of telling our local pubs that help was on the way, this is all they get—a temporary…27 Jan 2026HANSARDBusiness Rates: Retail, Hospitality and Leisure(Urgent Question): To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if she will make a statement on the planned changes to business rates for the retail, hospitality and leisure sectors.19 Jan 2026HANSARDBusiness Rates: Retail, Hospitality and LeisureThat was a complete non-response. The Minister says he will make a statement in future in the usual way; we can only assume that that will be via the media, not this House. Of all…19 Jan 2026HANSARD Finance (No. 2) BillSadly, I think the gravediggers are still alive and well under this Government. We are seeing that in the destruction of jobs, businesses, farms and livelihoods up and down this…16 Dec 2025 Bills sponsored (9)