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HANSARDUK-EU Emission Trading SystemsThe EU’s carbon budget amendment mechanism came into being on 1 January. It affects the IFA2 interconnector between Britain and France, which I visited recently. CBAM is a trade…05 Mar 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseInstead of fighting for Bournemouth in Poole-led Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council, Liberal Democrats in Southbourne and—proving they are just like the rest—independents…26 Feb 2026HANSARD Post Office Green PaperI welcome the announcement of £483 million to invest in our post offices around the country, and I join the Minister in thanking our postmasters and postal staff, particularly…25 Feb 2026HANSARD Electronic Travel Authorisation: Dual NationalsOn behalf of my constituent David, I want to ask: has the ETA regime created a de facto UK passport requirement for British citizens? I also want to ask a question on behalf of my…25 Feb 2026HANSARDOnline Harm: Child ProtectionMy hon. Friend makes a really important point about the restriction of phone use in schools, and he mentions pouches. I met Naomi from Smartphone Free Childhood Dorset last week,…24 Feb 2026HANSARD Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) BillThe hon. Lady makes an important point about it not being a child’s fault that they are growing up in poverty. I grew up in poverty, caring for two disabled parents, and I would…23 Feb 2026HANSARDSchools White Paper: Every Child Achieving and ThrivingI thank Bournemouth’s parents and teachers for shaping this plan—I can see their views in it. I thank in particular Andrew, Claire, their lovely son and his lovely grandparents.…23 Feb 2026HANSARDLGBT+ History MonthIt is a pleasure to speak in a debate that was opened with such excellent speeches by my hon. Friends the Members for Nottingham East (Nadia Whittome) and for Jarrow and Gateshead…12 Feb 2026HANSARDCommuter SafetyAt the last minute, with spades set to go in the ground this summer and the design works within the financial envelope, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council is axing the…12 Feb 2026HANSARDLGBT+ History MonthThe shadow Minister is talking about the introduction of same-sex marriage, and I want to emphasise that that was a moment of cross-party history. The Liberal Democrat Baroness…12 Feb 2026HANSARD Police Grant ReportOver the weekend I went on a walkaround with my local police officers in Boscombe and Springbourne, and they were talking about the need to make sure that, particularly over the…11 Feb 2026HANSARDRussian Influence on UK Politics and DemocracyMy hon. Friend is making an eloquent point about how Reform’s Nathan Gill, who has been jailed for 10 years, was pushing out Putin propaganda in return for funding, and Reform has…09 Feb 2026HANSARDRussian Influence on UK Politics and DemocracyWar may not be declared as before and warfare may not be defined by the weapons of old—we may not, for instance, have Russian bombers over the skies of London—but does the hon.…09 Feb 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsT3. I respect everyone’s democratic right to protest within the law. In Bournemouth, Dorset police is being forced to spend around £100,000 policing protests at the three asylum…09 Feb 2026HANSARDCivil Service Pension Scheme: AdministrationPublic servants in Bournemouth East who gave decades of their lives are struggling after providing service to all of us. Probation officers, youth justice workers, prison staff…04 Feb 2026HANSARDUkraine: Non-recognition of Russian-occupied TerritoriesThe point about democracy and elections is important. The Government have launched an investigation into external influences on our own democracy, particularly financial…29 Jan 2026HANSARD River Habitats: Protection and RestorationI thank the hon. Member for his intervention. I think that is a perfect example of leading with one’s chin; there is a little bit of brass neck involved in that. When we speak…29 Jan 2026HANSARD River Habitats: Protection and RestorationI will very happily, at this point, give way.29 Jan 2026HANSARD River Habitats: Protection and RestorationI start by thanking my hon. Friend the Member for South Dorset (Lloyd Hatton)—my Dorset neighbour—for securing this really important debate. This issue matters an awful lot to…29 Jan 2026HANSARD River Habitats: Protection and RestorationI thank the hon. Member for giving way. Based on the start of his speech, he is clearly a dedicated environmentalist and conservationist. He represents Bridgwater, which is…29 Jan 2026