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HANSARDEngagementsAs someone who spends more money heating their swimming pool than the total value of the UK state pension, the Prime Minister—I think it is safe to say—might not be as invested in…13 Sept 2023HANSARDEngagementsMr Speaker, you would be forgiven for thinking that the Prime Minister thinks everything is all right, but let us look at his proposals for a winter cost of living package. On…06 Sept 2023HANSARDEngagementsThe public need no reminding that today marks a year since the Prime Minister’s predecessor, the right hon. Member for South West Norfolk (Elizabeth Truss), took office. Upon her…06 Sept 2023HANSARDEngagementsVoters in Scotland are used to child poverty under the Tories—they almost expect it—but they do not expect child poverty support from the Labour party. If we look very closely…19 Jul 2023HANSARDEngagementsThe two-child benefit cap introduced by the Conservative party has left 250,000 children living in poverty. Does the Prime Minister take comfort in knowing that the heinous legacy…19 Jul 2023HANSARDEngagementsThat answer confirms what we already know—this Prime Minister is out of touch and the Tory party is soon to be out of time. What the public really want is change but, in a week…28 Jun 2023HANSARDEngagementsI wish to start by paying tribute to SNP legend Winnie Ewing and to the former manager of Scotland men’s national team, Craig Brown, who both sadly passed in recent days, and I…28 Jun 2023HANSARDEngagementsIn February, the Prime Minister told this House that “borrowing costs are…back to where they should be”. —[ Official Report , 8 February 2023; Vol. 727, c. 904.] In March, he…21 Jun 2023HANSARDEngagementsFrom listening to the Prime Minister’s answer, I do not think he quite grasps the reality of the economic situation facing households across these isles—how could he? But it does…21 Jun 2023HANSARDEngagementsRespectfully, I think the Prime Minister needs to grow up. There is an elephant in this here Chamber when it comes to the dire economic circumstances facing the UK, and that is…14 Jun 2023HANSARDEngagementsI echo the sentiments of the Prime Minister and the Leader of the Opposition in relation to the terrible incident in Nottingham. Our thoughts are also with all those still reeling…14 Jun 2023HANSARDCost of Living and Brexitrose —14 Jun 2023HANSARDEngagementsWe learned today that the price of milk, cheese and eggs is up by 29%, the price of pasta is up by 27% and the price of a loaf of bread is up by 18%. Does the Prime Minister agree…24 May 2023HANSARDEngagementsLet’s get real, because food inflation remains at a near 45-year high. Yesterday, the Treasury indicated that the Chancellor “stands ready” to act, but his actions seems to be…24 May 2023HANSARDG7 SummitI begin by echoing the sentiments of the Prime Minister and the Leader of the Opposition in relation to the Manchester bombing and the appalling death of Lee Rigby so many years…22 May 2023HANSARDEngagementsWhat we are talking about here is that nurses strike, doctors strike, firefighters strike—or protest—and of course republicans protest as well. They do so because it is a…10 May 2023HANSARDEngagementsIf the Prime Minister was to go to the boot of his Land Rover and pull out some placards, which said, “Save our Non-Doms”, would he expect to be arrested by the police?10 May 2023HANSARDEngagementsIn 2010, David Cameron convinced Nick Clegg to adopt his pledge on university tuition fees. Does the Prime Minister intend to take the credit for convincing the leader of the…03 May 2023HANSARDEngagementsFor the avoidance of any doubt, the Liberal Democrats do not believe in abolishing tuition fees, the Conservatives do not believe in abolishing tuition fees, and of course the…03 May 2023HANSARDScrutiny of the Illegal Migration BillI seek leave to propose that the House debate a specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration: namely, scrutiny of the Illegal Migration Bill. Is it not…26 Apr 2023