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HANSARD Business of the HouseLast week I visited St Regis Church of England academy in my constituency of Wolverhampton West, and I was impressed to see its outdoor learning space and nature reserve. This…18 Jun 2026 · 2d agoHANSARD Courts and Tribunals BillMy hon. Friend will know that there has been quite a bit of opposition to having judge-only trials. Given that only 1% of the judiciary are black, does he agree that it is now…18 Jun 2026 · 2d agoHANSARDHuman Rights: Supply ChainsI am grateful to my hon. Friend for securing the debate. As a long-time trade unionist, I am proud of the work this Government have done to secure employment rights in our…18 Jun 2026 · 2d agoHANSARD Business of the HouseAt the beginning of last month, there were more than 1,600 applicants on the social housing register in Wolverhampton requiring a three-bedroom property, more than 270 of whom…04 Jun 2026HANSARDGeneral Strike Centenary CommemorationsSpeaking of local history, Wolverhampton, Bilston and District trades unions council has prepared a book on the 1926 general strike. In my hon. Friend’s experience, has he found…03 Jun 2026HANSARDEngagementsQ14. Every year, about 160 university students commit suicide. That is more than three every week, yet there is no established duty of care on universities to protect the health,…03 Jun 2026HANSARD Steel Industry (Nationalisation) BillWill the Secretary of State give way?21 May 2026HANSARD Steel Industry (Nationalisation) BillI did not mean to interrupt my right hon. Friend, but I thought this was an appropriate time to intervene. As a member of the GMB trade union executive council, I was pleased to…21 May 2026HANSARD Middle EastI welcome the Minister’s coming to the House this afternoon to provide an update. I believe that he is genuinely concerned about what is happening in Gaza, but the breaches of…21 May 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseHoarding disorder is a distinct mental health condition, although it is often confused with obsessive compulsive disorder. Hoarding disorder causes individuals to fill their home…21 May 2026HANSARDDefence ReadinessNational security should be the primary duty of every Government, and so I have been pleased to be present in this House while listening to the contributions made on defence…20 May 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsHalf of all prisoners lack the basic literacy skills needed to navigate everyday life, only one in three secure employment within six months of release, and a third reoffend…19 May 2026HANSARD Youth JusticeI welcome the White Paper. My right hon. Friend has acknowledged that 80% of prolific offenders first offend as children and that two thirds of children reoffend within a year…18 May 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseAt one of my recent surgeries, I met a constituent diagnosed with premature ovarian insufficiency, also known as early or premature menopause. This required her to take fertility…14 May 2026HANSARDCost of Living: Wolverhampton West12. What steps she has taken to help support people with the cost of living in Wolverhampton West constituency.28 Apr 2026HANSARDCost of Living: Wolverhampton WestI thank the Chancellor for her condolences. I was at the site of the tragedy on Sunday laying flowers. It is very upsetting for everyone in my constituency. One of my favourite…28 Apr 2026HANSARD Ernest BevinOn the eve of International Workers’ Memorial Day, this debate is highly appropriate. Does my hon. Friend agree that, as trade unionists and parliamentarians, we should…27 Apr 2026HANSARD Community-owned Assets: Government SupportMy right hon. Friend is putting forward a very persuasive argument. In Penn in my constituency, where I live, we have the Old Stag’s Head, a pub that closed down some time ago.…20 Apr 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseLast week, I had the pleasure of holding a chess tournament at the Royal School Wolverhampton in my constituency, bringing together primary and secondary school pupils to…26 Mar 2026HANSARDRepresentation of the People Bill (Fifth sitting)I have a quick question. We have a crisis in democracy at the moment in that there are not as many people going out to vote as there should be. Should we not be making it easier…26 Mar 2026