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HANSARDIndependence ReferendumSome 54% of Scots now back nuclear power, and the SNP tells them that they cannot have it. In May, over half of Scots—57%—voted for parties committed to the Union. Now, I know…15 Jul 2026HANSARDEngagementsQ15. I wish the Prime Minister well in what he does next. The future of communities like mine in Mid Dunbartonshire is uncertain in areas where hyperscale data centres are set to…15 Jul 2026HANSARD Societal Impact of AI: Government PolicyIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms McVey. I thank the hon. Member for Poole (Neil Duncan-Jordan) for securing a debate on a question that will shape every…08 Jul 2026HANSARDHigh Street Regeneration and Unlawful StorefrontsIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms Vaz. I thank the hon. Member for Bromsgrove (Bradley Thomas) for securing this debate. Local businesses are the heart and soul…30 Jun 2026HANSARDHigh Street Regeneration and Unlawful StorefrontsI absolutely agree with my hon. Friend on business rates. I have heard repeatedly from businesses in Mid Dunbartonshire that they are unable to afford to hire young people and…30 Jun 2026HANSARDHigh Street Regeneration and Unlawful StorefrontsI absolutely agree with my hon. Friend that we need more powers to make sure that the playing field is fair for local businesses in our town centres. Finally, I ask the Government…30 Jun 2026HANSARDNeuropsychiatric Conditions: PANS and PANDASI am grateful to my hon. Friend the Member for North East Fife (Wendy Chamberlain) for securing this debate, and for all her work to raise the profile of these childhood…25 Jun 2026HANSARD Elections: First Past the PostIt is a pleasure to speak under your chairship, Mr Turner. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Richmond Park (Sarah Olney) for securing this debate. The House of Commons Library…24 Jun 2026HANSARD Elections: First Past the PostWhat we need to aim for is a system where our constituents feel properly represented and that their vote counts. The parties that want Scotland to remain in the United Kingdom won…24 Jun 2026HANSARDJob CreationI have repeatedly asked the Government to publish their assessment of Scotland’s nuclear potential, without success. Perhaps the Minister can help me in the meantime. What does…17 Jun 2026HANSARD Legacy of Jo CoxMy goodness, how do you follow that? I thank our friend the hon. Member for Spen Valley (Kim Leadbeater) for that wonderful tribute to her sister. I am grateful to speak in this…11 Jun 2026HANSARDEconomic GrowthThe Government have pledged major investment in Scotland, which I welcome, but too many Scottish high streets are still being hollowed out by Labour’s job tax hikes while illegal…10 Jun 2026HANSARDDraft Scotland Act 1998 (Increase of Borrowing Limits) Order 2026It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms Vaz. It is good to hear that cross-Government working under the Scotland Act is creating this statutory instrument to increase…10 Jun 2026HANSARDEnergy CostsWill the hon. Lady give way?09 Jun 2026HANSARDEnergy CostsIt is good to hear the Government’s intention to reduce energy prices. The hon. Member for Gorton and Denton (Hannah Spencer) is right to call for more affordable energy. In…09 Jun 2026HANSARDEnergy CostsWill the hon. Lady give way?09 Jun 2026HANSARDEnergy CostsIt is good to hear the Government’s intention to reduce energy prices. The hon. Member for Gorton and Denton (Hannah Spencer) is right to call for more affordable energy. In…09 Jun 2026HANSARDBacking Business to Create Economic GrowthIn 1603, Britain saw the Union of the Crowns. That moment began a journey that would lead to the Acts of Union and the growth of not only our modern democracy but the most…18 May 2026HANSARDHousing Needs: Young PeopleI beg to move, That this House has considered the housing needs of young people. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms Butler. Everyone has the right to a safe,…16 Apr 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI want to continue to highlight the importance of local railways—an issue that has already been raised by the hon. Member for Bathgate and Linlithgow (Kirsteen Sullivan). This…16 Apr 2026