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HANSARDFinance (No. 2) BillThe hon. Member spoke about the Labour Rural Research Group. Will it stand with the Opposition in rejecting Ukrainian eggs coming into the UK and undercutting British farmers?12 Jan 2026HANSARDCall for General ElectionI have made clear my views on the authoritarian approach of digital ID. Many constituents in South Shropshire would be excluded because of remote connectivity. Does my hon. Friend…12 Jan 2026HANSARD Rural CommunitiesMy right hon. Friend raises a brilliant point. There are so many good things that can be done on animal welfare, but a trail hunting ban is not one of them. Let us look at the…07 Jan 2026HANSARD Rural CommunitiesAcross South Shropshire, we will see pub after pub close with that rate revaluation. Does my hon. Friend agree that unless the Government look at the rate revaluation, there will…07 Jan 2026HANSARD Rural CommunitiesWill the Minister give way?07 Jan 2026HANSARD Ukraine and Wider Operational UpdateI welcome the Secretary of State coming to the House to update us on the commitment made by the Prime Minister last night, but I put on record my serious concerns about the…07 Jan 2026HANSARD Rural CommunitiesLiving in a rural community is a brilliant way of life. It is beautiful, but it comes with remoteness and other issues. I have lived in an urban area and a rural area, and they…07 Jan 2026HANSARD Rural CommunitiesI thank the Minister for giving way. Only 40% of my constituency has gigabit broadband and that has a major impact. Does the Minister understand how detrimental it is to move the…07 Jan 2026HANSARD Rural CommunitiesOn that point, will the Minister give way?07 Jan 2026HANSARDAgricultural Property Relief and Business Property ReliefI thank all the South Shropshire farmers and businesses for their tireless campaign. They were continually told by the Government that they were wrong, but they have now been…05 Jan 2026HANSARD VenezuelaThirty per cent of the US naval fleet is positioned off the coast of Venezuela, those vessels having been redeployed from many locations. They include the fifth fleet from the…05 Jan 2026HANSARDNorthern Ireland Troubles Bill: Armed Forces Recruitment and RetentionOn a serious note, on this work towards retention and recruitment, I have not found one person in my entire military network—those I served with during the troubles and after—who…05 Jan 2026HANSARDNorthern Ireland Troubles: Legacy and ReconciliationOn 12 November, I raised with the Prime Minister the alarming statement from nine former generals who attacked the Government’s approach on lawfare against our armed forces, which…17 Dec 2025HANSARD Finance (No. 2) BillDoes my hon. Friend agree that farmers across South Shropshire have been devastated by the family farm tax? It is going to impact them far beyond what the Government are even…16 Dec 2025HANSARDNHS: Winter PreparednessEverybody knows that South Shropshire is the most beautiful rural constituency, but that rurality brings remoteness, which brings challenges with an ageing population, and with…15 Dec 2025HANSARDViolence against Women and Girls StrategyI have unfortunately met constituents—women and girls—who have suffered extreme violence and sexual assault, and I have seen at first hand the devastating impact that it has on…15 Dec 2025HANSARDDefence Spending: Economic GrowthThe world is rearming and rebuilding the defence industrial base at a rapid pace, and it is fair to say that the UK is starting to fall behind some of our NATO allies. Does the…15 Dec 2025HANSARDTaxesI thank the hon. Gentleman for talking highly of my constituency—Ludlow is lovely. Does he realise that austerity started under the Labour Government when they were last in power?…12 Nov 2025HANSARD EnergyI will conclude with that. Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker.12 Nov 2025HANSARD EnergyWill the Minister give way?12 Nov 2025