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HANSARD Climate JusticeI apologise to the hon. Member—because of the time limit, I must progress. There was a time when many denied the science, but today there is a different kind of denialism. They do…04 Feb 2020HANSARDUniversal Credit: Delayed Roll-OutOn Friday I visited Coventry food bank, where demand has shot up in the past few years. I asked the staff why. Their answer was immediate and unequivocal—universal credit. Will…04 Feb 2020HANSARDPlanning System: Gypsies and TravellersSorry, I will not. The proposals do not solve a problem; they further oppress a marginalised group. What, then, are they really about? Why was this bigotry so prevalent throughout…29 Jan 2020HANSARDPlanning System: Gypsies and TravellersIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir George. I am a new Member and this is my first Westminster Hall debate, so I came this morning with a little trepidation. I…29 Jan 2020HANSARDIn-Work PovertyJust 33 working hours into January this year, FTSE 100 bosses had already earned more than the average worker makes over the entire year. Since the Conservative party came into…27 Jan 2020HANSARDIn-Work Poverty8. What recent assessment her Department has made of trends in the level of in-work poverty.27 Jan 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsT5. Coventry South is home to one of the largest food banks in the country, which provided more than 20,000 emergency food packages last year. I pay tribute to the food bank and…27 Jan 2020HANSARDStudent Finance: Students from Low-income Backgrounds16. What assessment he has made of the effect of the student finance system on students from low-income backgrounds.20 Jan 2020HANSARDStudent Finance: Students from Low-income BackgroundsIn 2010, like thousands of other young people, I argued against the tripling of tuition fees, but the Government ignored us, and I currently have around £50,000 of student debt. I…20 Jan 2020HANSARDA Green Industrial RevolutionThank you, Mr Deputy Speaker, for giving me the opportunity to make my maiden speech today. Let me start by giving my heartfelt thanks to the people of Coventry South for putting…15 Jan 2020