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HANSARD Steel Industry (Nationalisation) BillWill the Secretary of State give way?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 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 2026HANSARDRepresentation of the People Bill (Fifth sitting)Will the hon. Member give way?26 Mar 2026HANSARDRepresentation of the People Bill (Third sitting)Is the hon. Member aware that the evidence submitted by the Electoral Reform Society says that research has shown that the younger people are engaged in voting, the more likely…24 Mar 2026HANSARDRepresentation of the People Bill (Third sitting)I want to reiterate what the hon. Member has said. In my experience, the younger the person the more politically engaged they appear to be. I spend so much time going into…24 Mar 2026HANSARDRepresentation of the People Bill (Third sitting)I am a member of the Justice Committee, and my biggest focus is rehabilitation and resettlement. I take the hon. Lady’s view that rehabilitation is extremely important, and that…24 Mar 2026HANSARDRepresentation of the People Bill (Third sitting)It is misguided to compare the ability to vote with being a representative. There is a huge step between someone having the right to decide who should represent them and being…24 Mar 2026HANSARDRepresentation of the People Bill (Second sitting)Q Since being elected as an MP, I have spent a lot of my time going into schools and engaging with young people, talking to them and having Q&A sessions. The level of engagement…18 Mar 2026HANSARDRepresentation of the People Bill (Second sitting)Q My question is about automatic voter registration. One witness in the previous sitting suggested that there might be a problem with data being disclosed without the consent of…18 Mar 2026HANSARD Child Maintenance ServiceMy constituent Megan contacted me to say that she has escaped from her abusive former partner, who is supposed to be contributing less than £1 a day towards their child’s needs,…17 Mar 2026