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HANSARDCrime and Policing BillI do not think the right hon. Member was pointing at her shadow Minister when she was accusing somebody of being a litter tosser—I think it was just a dramatic gesture, because…17 Jun 2025HANSARDAir India Plane CrashOn behalf of my constituents, may I thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker, for your moving eulogy to Mr Shah who lived in Southbourne in my constituency for more than a decade? Many of…16 Jun 2025HANSARDFarmed Animals: Cages and CratesIt is a pleasure to contribute with you in the Chair, Mr Mundell. My hon. Friend the Member for North Ayrshire and Arran (Irene Campbell) introduced this important debate so well.…16 Jun 2025HANSARD Covid: Fifth AnniversaryIn Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, up to 1,400 people died because of covid, and many in my constituency are living with grief, trauma and long covid. When I speak to GPs,…12 Jun 2025HANSARD NHS Funding: South-westMy hon. Friend makes a powerful point. I, of course, welcome that investment and it will benefit both his constituents and mine. We are also seeing significant investments in the…11 Jun 2025HANSARD NHS Funding: South-westIn less than a year, this Government have recruited 1,700 new GPs, delivered 3.5 million new appointments and cut waiting lists by more than 200,000. Just today, we heard in the…11 Jun 2025HANSARD Planning and Infrastructure BillI rise to speak in favour of the Planning and Infrastructure Bill because it will build high-quality housing, reform energy grid connections and deliver critical energy…09 Jun 2025HANSARD Planning and Infrastructure BillI make it a habit to agree with my hon. Friend and I will keep that tradition today. I do indeed agree, and she rather anticipates the points that I am about to make. New clause…09 Jun 2025HANSARD Planning and Infrastructure BillMy hon. Friend and I have talked many times about the importance of inclusive play, and I commend her as a fantastic champion for children with special educational needs and…09 Jun 2025HANSARD Planning and Infrastructure BillMy hon. Friend will know that I have spent a lot of time in Reading getting to know his constituents and the community, and I do indeed praise the people that he is talking about.…09 Jun 2025HANSARD Planning and Infrastructure BillDoes the hon. Member recognise that only up to 1% of agricultural land could actually be dedicated to solar panels? Does he also recognise that a former president of the National…09 Jun 2025HANSARDDisadvantaged CommunitiesDisadvantage comes in many forms, and today I want to talk about child poverty. I grew up in poverty caring for two disabled parents. It took me a very long time to say that, and…04 Jun 2025HANSARDDisadvantaged CommunitiesThis Labour Government have seen 500,000 people added to employment since the election in July, which is a point that we should reflect on. But does the Conservative party commit…04 Jun 2025HANSARD Swimming FacilitiesWater is so important to Bournemouth, the coastal town that I represent. I commend Bournemouth swimming club and the 1.4 mile swim between Boscombe and Bournemouth piers, which is…04 Jun 2025HANSARD Leasehold ReformMy constituents have been defrauded by Initiative Property Management, are suffering at the hands of Scanlans Limited, and have had to deal with the Residential Management Group,…03 Jun 2025HANSARDBus Services (No. 2) Bill [Lords]I have been campaigning for a reliable, affordable bus route to Bournemouth airport. As a fellow Dorset MP, does my hon. Friend recognise the need for a dedicated service to the…02 Jun 2025HANSARDDecriminalising AbortionThis Parliament must protect women’s fundamental healthcare rights. That is what nearly 200 of my constituents said in signing this petition, and it is why I co-signed new clause…02 Jun 2025HANSARDFuture of Public LibrariesIt is a pleasure to contribute to this debate with you in the Chair, Mr Dowd. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Mid Derbyshire (Jonathan Davies) for bringing forward this…14 May 2025HANSARDUK-EU SummitI will come to you shortly. We must recognise the importance of urgency. That is why I am genuinely extremely pleased that we have a Government who have moved forward in recent…13 May 2025HANSARDUK-EU SummitI agree with the right hon. Member. With the UK a sovereign, independent trading nation, we in this place are able to shape the debate and conditions of trade. We have the…13 May 2025