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HANSARDLocal Government ReorganisationWe Liberal Democrats support genuine devolution, because decisions are better made closer to the communities they affect, yet this Labour Government’s approach has been top-down…13 Jul 2026HANSARDDeath of Ann WiddecombeThe death of Ann Widdecombe is shocking. I did not know her as an MP, but it has been wonderful listening to colleagues from across the House share some of their memories. She was…13 Jul 2026HANSARDPublic Office Disqualification: Terrorism OffencesIt is a pleasure to serve with you in the Chair, Dr Allin-Khan. I thank the hon. Member for Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk (John Lamont) for his opening remarks, and the…06 Jul 2026HANSARD Civil Service PensionsMy constituent Anita was widowed suddenly in December 2025, and Capita has failed to calculate her lump sum and pension payments. She is living in desperate hardship; she has…06 Jul 2026HANSARDSocial Media: Dangerous ContentI thank the Secretary of State and the ministerial team for their positive engagement with me and colleagues across the House who have been working with bereaved families and the…01 Jul 2026HANSARDFlood Insurance: Reform of Flood ReI thank the Minister for advance sight of her statement. We Liberal Democrats support the Flood Re scheme and the protection it provides, but we are concerned that the package…01 Jul 2026HANSARDDraft Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026 (Establishment of Schools) (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2026It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Vickers. I appreciate that these draft regulations are technical, but they touch on issues that directly impact families in…30 Jun 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy constituent was repeatedly sexually abused by a family member, who received four concurrent 28-year prison sentences. He threatened to murder her during the trial. After…30 Jun 2026HANSARDChild PovertyIt was interesting to hear the Minister’s comments in relation to the last question. In assessing progress on reducing levels of child poverty, what assessment has been made of…29 Jun 2026HANSARDDraft Local Government (Structural and Boundary Changes) (Control of Disposals etc.) (Amendment) Order 2026Will the Minister give way?24 Jun 2026HANSARDDraft Local Government (Structural and Boundary Changes) (Control of Disposals etc.) (Amendment) Order 2026The Minister spoke about exceptional financial support. I was interested to hear her say that we do not wish EFS to be normalised. I suggest that we are in circumstances in which…24 Jun 2026HANSARDDraft Combined Authorities (Mayoral Elections) (Amendment) Order 2026It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Desmond. We Liberal Democrats are pleased by the reversion to SV and are grateful to the Government for it. We would have…08 Jun 2026HANSARD Pride MonthI do apologise, Madam Deputy Speaker. That is why my right hon. Friend the Member for Kingston and Surbiton (Ed Davey) and my hon. Friend the Member for Chelmsford (Marie Goldman)…04 Jun 2026HANSARDVictims: Right to ReviewI thank the Solicitor General for her previous answers. I have been contacted by constituents whose son was among the 79 British victims formally recognised in the Canadian…04 Jun 2026HANSARD Pride MonthI start by saying that I am honoured to be the spokesperson for this debate and to speak after some incredibly powerful speeches. In particular, I acknowledge the work of the hon.…04 Jun 2026HANSARDWork and PensionsI thank the Minister for this and previous answers on the CMS. I hear the Government saying “when time allows”, but this really is important for the families who have suffered for…18 May 2026HANSARDConflict in the Middle East: Cost of Living5. What assessment she has made of the potential impact of the conflict in the middle east on the cost of living.28 Apr 2026HANSARDConflict in the Middle East: Cost of LivingI thank the Chancellor for her answer. The tensions in the middle east are pushing up energy and food prices, adding further pressure to households who are already struggling due…28 Apr 2026HANSARDChild Maintenance Service8. If his Department will review the adequacy of the treatment of redundancy payments by the Child Maintenance Service.27 Apr 2026HANSARDChild Maintenance ServiceI thank the Minister for this and previous answers on the CMS. I hear the Government saying “when time allows”, but this really is important for the families who have suffered for…27 Apr 2026