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HANSARDIllegal Migration BillI am sorry, but I will not be taking any interventions. Ultimately, what Brexit was about in many respects was taking back control of our borders, and controlling the migration…11 Jul 2023HANSARDAffordable HousingWe know that a lack of affordable housing can contribute towards an increase in homelessness. Of course, it is a big responsibility for different areas to tackle homelessness, and…10 Jul 2023HANSARDEnergy Security and Net Zero6. What steps he is taking to help businesses with their energy bills.12 Jun 2023HANSARDIllegal MigrationA number of my constituents found the demonstration outside the Pimlico hotel quite peculiar; I think if these were genuine refugees, they would be very grateful that the British…05 Jun 2023HANSARDStudent VisasI am uncomfortable with net migration at current levels, as I believe are most of my constituents. I understand what the Government are doing about one-year taught masters; they…24 May 2023HANSARDEngagementsI really look forward to welcoming the Prime Minister to Portman Road for Ipswich Town against Southampton next season. Of course, in addition to Ipswich Town, Ipswich Wanderers…24 May 2023HANSARDImmigration Policies: ScotlandDoes my right hon. Friend agree that, when thinking about the level of net migration, we should consider not just GDP and economic impact but the social and cultural impact of…22 May 2023HANSARDPublic Order Act 2023I am not really sure what the point was there. I have said that there is a tension in the Labour party: we have no such tension on this side of the House. And we do not have a…16 May 2023HANSARDPublic Order Act 2023Does my hon. Friend find it curious that the Labour contribution to this debate seems to be for shadow Ministers to heckle speeches from Conservatives and not to offer any…16 May 2023HANSARDPublic Order Act 2023I will be concluding my speech. I have further points that I would like to make. I will take an intervention at a time of my own choosing. Ultimately, there is a tension between…16 May 2023HANSARDPublic Order Act 2023I agree with my right hon. Friend. It is about a balancing act. I am not concerned about the Act: it does a good job in getting the balance right. It still allows peaceful…16 May 2023HANSARDPublic Order Act 2023It is clear that I have touched a nerve here. I find the interplay between the SNP and the Labour party quite remarkable. The reality is that the Labour party has made it clear…16 May 2023HANSARDPublic Order Act 2023It is a pleasure to speak in the debate, Mr Deputy Speaker. It is very difficult to strike a balance between respecting peaceful protest, which of course is a cornerstone of our…16 May 2023HANSARDPublic Order Act 2023You are on the side of reckless protesters who, time and again, want to grind our settlements to a halt. It is absolutely clear. I will draw my remarks to a close, but will watch…16 May 2023HANSARDPublic Order Act 2023I shall not be giving way— [ Interruption. ] Have I touched a nerve? It seems so. I apologise for that. It does seem as though there is a bit of a balancing act going on in the…16 May 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsA few weeks ago, I visited Poundland at Sailmakers shopping centre in Ipswich, as well as the Military Unit shop and Essential Vintage. All those businesses are at their wits’ end…16 May 2023HANSARDPublic Order Act 2023I will not be giving way— [Interruption.]16 May 2023HANSARDPublic Order Act 2023I will not be giving way anymore. I also saw locally that the Just Stop Oil activists, once they had finished their protests, went and joined another protest that was attended by…16 May 2023HANSARDCoronation: Policing of ProtestsI cannot think of a greater waste of time than an inquiry into this matter. The police did a fantastic job over the weekend. They took actions under pressure, having to make…09 May 2023HANSARD Cladding Remediation Works (Code of Practice)I beg to move, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make provision for a statutory Code of Practice to set standards for cladding remediation works in occupied buildings; and…09 May 2023