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HANSARDRail Connections to London: Rural TownsIs there definitely space for open access in GBR? The Wrexham, Shropshire and midlands railway, which the hon. Member for Shrewsbury (Julia Buckley) talked about, is an…23 Mar 2026HANSARDRail Connections to London: Rural TownsI will keep this short, as I am conscious of time. I am grateful to the hon. Member for Shrewsbury (Julia Buckley) for allowing me to speak in her Adjournment debate on rail…23 Mar 2026HANSARD International DevelopmentI am grateful to the Foreign Secretary for advance sight of her statement, but I have listened carefully, and what we have heard today will do little to reassure this House, the…19 Mar 2026HANSARD Student LoansI am probably one of the very few people in this House who benefited from not going to university—I did Open University later, so luckily I did not have a student loan, and I am…18 Mar 2026HANSARDFuel DutyMy hon. Friend eloquently sets out that this impacts just about everybody in their daily lives, up and down the country and across communities. Does that not highlight why we took…18 Mar 2026HANSARDEngagementsMay I associate myself with the comments and condolences of the Prime Minister in relation to those affected by the meningitis outbreak? New data today shows that nearly 60% of…18 Mar 2026HANSARDFuel DutyMy hon. Friend is making an important point about rural areas, but those of us who do not represent rural constituencies—mine is neither semi-rural nor urban—face exactly the same…18 Mar 2026HANSARDEngagementsQ1. If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 18 March.18 Mar 2026HANSARD Freedom of Religion or Belief in ChinaIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Jardine. I congratulate the hon. Member for St Helens South and Whiston (Ms Rimmer) on securing this important debate on…18 Mar 2026HANSARDYouth UnemploymentIt is!17 Mar 2026HANSARDYouth UnemploymentFor this scheme to work, we need vacancies for young people, yet we have a Government who are squeezing the very businesses that are needed to create opportunities and jobs for…17 Mar 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsI have just returned from visiting Ukraine last week. It is clear to me that Ukraine still needs help with procurement of missiles, interceptors and sanctions on the shadow fleet,…16 Mar 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseLast Saturday, hundreds of people from across my constituency came together on a march, led by Mr and Mrs Edwards and David Smith from Aldridge, on the importance of the green…05 Mar 2026HANSARDPalestinian Authority’s School CurriculumThe Palestinian Authority continue to show an absolute disregard for the MOU, with deeply disturbing and antisemitic content still being promoted in Palestinian schools. How are…03 Mar 2026HANSARDSupport for UkraineAs the Ukraine war passes its fourth year, we continue to salute the bravery and heroism of the people of Ukraine as they fight for their independence and freedom. This is the…03 Mar 2026HANSARD Gibraltar TreatyI am grateful to the Minister for bringing this statement to the House and for allowing me to have advance sight of it, but let me be clear: Parliament is reacting to events,…26 Feb 2026HANSARD UkraineIf I am honest, I did not appreciate that the hon. Member for Paisley and Renfrewshire South (Johanna Baxter) had just received that award and that recognition, but it is…25 Feb 2026HANSARD UkraineThis is a critical time for Ukraine. As we mark the fourth anniversary of the war, the UK must continue to proudly stand shoulder to shoulder with our Ukrainian friends. Four…25 Feb 2026HANSARD UkraineMy right hon. Friend speaks with not just eloquence, but so much experience. We should all listen to colleagues who bring that expertise and knowledge to this place. I absolutely…25 Feb 2026HANSARD Diego Garcia and British Indian Ocean TerritoryLabour’s Chagos surrender is a shameful, unnecessary and reckless deal that will leave Britain weaker, poorer and less secure. This is not a legal necessity but a political choice…25 Feb 2026