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127 recent contributions in Hansard
HANSARDRailways BillThe hon. Member serves a similarly large and rural constituency to mine. Getting stations open in such areas is incredibly important, and I urge him to work closely with community…10 Jun 2026HANSARDRailways BillThe Bill is a necessary and long-overdue step towards bringing our railways back into public ownership. Great British Railways represents a real opportunity to build a railway…10 Jun 2026HANSARD Cuba: Humanitarian SituationAs chair of the all-party parliamentary group on Cuba, I refer the House to the APPG register. In September in Machynlleth, the Cuban ambassador and a Cuban doctor working in…08 Jun 2026HANSARDClean Energy Transition: Supporting People in Work3. What steps he is taking to ensure the clean energy transition supports people in work.02 Jun 2026HANSARDClean Energy Transition: Supporting People in WorkAs we face the second fossil fuel shock in half a decade, it is right that the Government are scaling up clean, home-grown renewable energy through the energy independence Bill.…02 Jun 2026HANSARDBacking Business to Create Economic GrowthSince the last King’s Speech, we have seen great steps forward under this Labour Government in their first parliamentary Session: the Employment Rights Act 2025, the biggest…18 May 2026HANSARDCost of Living3. What steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help reduce the cost of living in Wales.22 Apr 2026HANSARDCost of LivingThis month, the UK Labour Government formally lifted the two-child limit, benefiting nearly 70,000 children in Wales and 2,270 children in my constituency. I am enormously proud…22 Apr 2026HANSARDGulf Conflict16. What steps her Department is taking with international counterparts to help achieve a lasting resolution to the conflict in the Gulf.21 Apr 2026HANSARDGulf ConflictWhile energy giants and Wall Street banks cash in on the war, ordinary people pay the price. In the first month of the US-led war with Iran alone, the world’s 100 largest oil and…21 Apr 2026HANSARDCost of Heating OilIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Dr Allin-Khan. I thank the hon. Member for North Norfolk (Steff Aquarone) for securing this essential debate. The escalation of…15 Apr 2026HANSARDCost of Heating OilIt will not surprise my hon. Friend that I agree wholeheartedly. With heating oil prices reaching levels similar to those in 2022 following the Ukraine war, our Government have…15 Apr 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillI shall keep my remarks brief. I welcome the vast majority of this Bill, but given the serious implications for our fundamental rights, Lords amendment 312 on cumulative…14 Apr 2026HANSARDPassenger Rail ServicesIn January, I was delighted to get confirmation that Ruabon station had progressed to the next stage of the Access for All programme. It is an absolute disgrace that disabled…26 Mar 2026HANSARDRail Connections to London: Rural TownsI thank my hon. Friend for giving way when she is making such an excellent and passionate speech. I hope the WSMR bid will succeed, as it would benefit my constituents in Powys…23 Mar 2026HANSARDEngagementsQ10. I spent 20 years as a secondary school teacher in Wales. We worked hard. Labour has given them the biggest upgrade of rights in a generation—rights that millions of us fought…18 Mar 2026HANSARDRight to Protest5. What discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for the Home Department on protecting the right to protest.17 Mar 2026HANSARDRight to ProtestProposals to restrict the right to protest based on “cumulative disruption” are causing great concern. It is absurd that a march by an anti-racist group one week could be blocked…17 Mar 2026HANSARDHeating Oil SupportWe have seen oil prices surge over the past two weeks, and the targeted Government support announced today for low-income rural households that are reliant on heating oil,…16 Mar 2026HANSARDLord Mandelson: Response to Humble Address MotionThe release of documents outlining what was known about Mandelson’s association with Epstein is welcome. Mandelson’s avarice, his business connections and his malign influence…11 Mar 2026