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HANSARDEngagementsQ8. Six in 10 families say their pay is going backwards, with the lowest earners £73 a week worse off and middle earners worse off too. Will the Deputy Prime Minister admit that…28 Jan 2026HANSARD Youth UnemploymentMy hon. Friend makes the point so well. It is deeply worrying that in the Walsall borough, in my constituency, youth unemployment is higher than the national average. The truth is…28 Jan 2026HANSARD Police Reform White PaperOn this Government’s watch, in the west midlands we now face a £41 million black hole, which we are told will lead to a reduction in policing numbers. Under these new reforms, how…26 Jan 2026HANSARDTransport Connectivity: Midlands and North WalesWill the Minister give way?22 Jan 2026HANSARDTransport Connectivity: Midlands and North WalesThanks very much. Again, on the point of funding, is the hon. Gentleman sure that his Government have fully committed all the moneys needed to deliver the midlands rail hub in…22 Jan 2026HANSARDTransport Connectivity: Midlands and North WalesAs the hon. Gentleman rightly indicates, this is an issue where we share an interest. He can rest assured that I do and will continue to raise it with Walsall council. It really…22 Jan 2026HANSARDTransport Connectivity: Midlands and North WalesCan I come back quickly?22 Jan 2026HANSARDTransport Connectivity: Midlands and North WalesCan I come back on that point?22 Jan 2026HANSARDTransport Connectivity: Midlands and North WalesLet us be absolutely clear that Mayor Andy Street allocated the money for Aldridge station. I questioned both the Transport Secretary and the Treasury about that money, and I had…22 Jan 2026HANSARDTransport Connectivity: Midlands and North WalesWill the Minister give way?22 Jan 2026HANSARDTransport Connectivity: Midlands and North WalesWhat I would say is that, although I am not an expert on Derbyshire bus routes, I absolutely recognise the importance of good connectivity. In the west midlands, constituents…22 Jan 2026HANSARDTransport Connectivity: Midlands and North WalesFirst of all, I thank colleagues from across the House for joining the debate this afternoon. The hon. Members for Cannock Chase (Josh Newbury), for Lichfield (Dave Robertson),…22 Jan 2026HANSARDTransport Connectivity: Midlands and North WalesI beg to move, That this House has considered transport connectivity in the Midlands and North Wales. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Furniss, and to open…22 Jan 2026HANSARDTransport Connectivity: Midlands and North WalesWe agree on many things—alongside Aldridge train station, of course. The midlands rail hub would unlock capacity, allow more frequent services, and make new and reopened stations…22 Jan 2026HANSARDTransport Connectivity: Midlands and North WalesI cannot resist. When we were in government, we committed to the midlands rail hub in the big Network North announcement made before the general election. We also committed the…22 Jan 2026HANSARDTransport Connectivity: Midlands and North WalesI absolutely agree; there needs to be a wide approach to make this happen. I know from casework that we sometimes need to write to companies and ask them what is happening with a…22 Jan 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseThe matter of West Midlands police and the Maccabi Tel Aviv football match has rightly been raised in this place, but does the Leader of the House agree that when police conduct…22 Jan 2026HANSARD Waste Collection: Birmingham and the West MidlandsI beg to move, That this House has considered Government support for waste collection in Birmingham and the West Midlands. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms…21 Jan 2026HANSARD Waste Collection: Birmingham and the West MidlandsOf course; I am nothing if not generous.21 Jan 2026HANSARD Waste Collection: Birmingham and the West MidlandsI am grateful to the hon. Gentleman, my Birmingham neighbour, for his intervention. In relation to the issue of waste, my focus is the impact on my constituency. It is just over…21 Jan 2026