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HANSARD Legacy of Jo CoxI finally understand why my rating is slightly below five stars!11 Jun 2026HANSARD Legacy of Jo CoxIt is a privilege to follow the hon. Member for Brighton Pavilion (Siân Berry). I will pick up on her last point, which was a challenge to all of us. There is always a danger,…11 Jun 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsT8. The Minister has seen at first hand the disruption and misery caused by the closure of the Broadmead Road bridge for safety reasons. He will also be aware from his visit that…11 Jun 2026HANSARD Health BillWill the right hon. Gentleman give way?01 Jun 2026HANSARD Health BillI am sure that sounded really good in the mirror when the right hon. Gentleman practised this morning, but can I bring him back to the real world, where the permanent secretary…01 Jun 2026HANSARD Health BillThat was a characteristically thoughtful speech by the hon. Member for Runnymede and Weybridge (Dr Spencer). It is also a particular pleasure to follow my hon. Friend the Member…01 Jun 2026HANSARD Health Billrose —01 Jun 2026HANSARDDefence ReadinessThe shadow Secretary of State mentions “bankrupting the country.” I think he is thinking about Liz Truss and the joyride that he was no doubt cheering on. A period of silence, or…20 May 2026HANSARDDefence ReadinessI begin by joining others in expressing my condolences to the family of Lance Bombardier Ciara Sullivan. It is a pleasure to follow my parliamentary neighbour, the right hon.…20 May 2026HANSARDHealth and Social CareMy hon. Friend is absolutely right to present those issues and to be honest about the challenges that have been raised in his local trust. I assure him that following an…27 Apr 2026HANSARDHealth and Social CareMy hon. Friend is absolutely right to present those issues and to be honest about the challenges that have been raised in his local trust. I assure him that following an…27 Apr 2026HANSARDWidening Access to NHS CareersI am pleased today to announce that the Department of Health and Social Care is taking decisive action to break down long-standing barriers to NHS careers and to open up…20 Apr 2026HANSARDRenewed Women’s Health Strategy for EnglandToday the Government are publishing the renewed women’s health strategy for England. The health system is failing women across the country. This strategy will tackle medical…15 Apr 2026HANSARDMaternity CareI remain deeply concerned by the state of the maternity services that we inherited. Although the majority of births go well, I know through the courage of families and concerned…14 Apr 2026HANSARDHospital Trusts: PerformanceUnder Labour, the NHS is on the road to recovery: with an extra £26 billion invested, 2,000 extra GPs and 100 community diagnostic centres now open weekdays and weekends, waiting…14 Apr 2026HANSARDHospital Trusts: PerformanceI am grateful to my hon. Friend for her question and for the work that she has been doing on behalf of the people of Thurrock to speak up consistently for improving services and…14 Apr 2026HANSARDHospital Trusts: PerformanceI think that was a rare acknowledgment from the Conservative Benches that things are finally moving in the right direction, thanks to the work of this Labour Government. I am very…14 Apr 2026HANSARDMaternity CareWe are investing in the maternity estate, and I am always ready to acknowledge improvements, but for the avoidance of doubt, I am not here to protect the professional blushes of…14 Apr 2026HANSARDMaternity CareMy hon. Friend is absolutely right to present those issues and to be honest about the challenges that have been raised in his local trust. I assure him that following an…14 Apr 2026HANSARDMaternity CareThere is so much evidence to underpin the importance of continuity of care. I do not want to get ahead of the recommendations of the Amos investigation, but there is much to…14 Apr 2026