Commons
Oral Questions
Northern Ireland
8 July 2026
Recent Disorder
Does the Secretary of State accept that while there can never be any excuse for criminal disorder, there is equally no excuse for a border policy that leaves Northern Ireland exposed? How many more incidents will it take before he and this Government deal with the open border with the Republic of Ir…
Commons
Oral Questions
Energy Security and Net Zero
7 July 2026
Energy Prices: Household Support
Last year, a Government-funded agency approved more than £50 million of taxpayers’ money for solar geoengineering projects, one of which endeavours to dim the sun. At a time when families are struggling with energy costs and domestic production is being constrained, why are Ministers backing specula…
Commons
Prime Minister's Questions
Prime Minister
1 July 2026
Engagements
Q14. Last week in Northern Ireland, a former Member of this House was convicted of the most horrific child sexual abuse against two girls. I commend the victims for their extraordinary bravery in coming forward; it was their courage that secured a conviction, and I have no doubt that their resolve w…
Commons
Westminster Hall
30 June 2026
High Street Regeneration and Unlawful Storefronts
Does my hon. Friend agree that it is up to each local authority in Northern Ireland to bring forward a marketing, tourism and economic plan for each high street to get under the bonnet and start fixing this problem, which has been around for so long?
Commons
Oral Questions
Justice
30 June 2026
Support for Victims of Abuse
Children are often forgotten when abuse has taken place in a household. Following the brutal murder of Natalie McNally and her unborn son, Dean, in my constituency in December 2022, why does the law still fail to recognise the death of an unborn baby caused by criminal violence as a separate offence…
Commons
Westminster Hall
30 June 2026
2 contributions
High Streets
rose—
“The best till last”—I am sure that was coming. I agree that we need to take a real look at town centres and their problems and issues, but does my hon. Friend agree that the biggest complaint from the businesses that still exist and are still working hard in our town centres is about business rates…
Commons
Westminster Hall
23 June 2026
6 contributions
Border Security: UK-Ireland Co-operation
I beg to move,
That this House has considered UK-Ireland co-operation on border security.
It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Stringer. Ten years ago today, the citizens of the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union. That historic decision should have ushered in a new e…
I will address just that as I go on with my speech. We are the only part of the UK with a soft land border with the EU. That reality has been downplayed by politicians in London and Dublin alike when it comes to illegal immigration. Northern Ireland has been left uniquely exposed—the weak link in th…
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Commons
Statutory Instrument
17 June 2026
Customs (Tariff and Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 4) Regulations 2026
The reality on the ground is very different. The demand required is 9.1 million tonnes per year, with 5.6 million tonnes being produced in the United Kingdom. We all want to see domestic production increase, but until we see that and allow it to happen, we cannot slap a 50% tariff on what we need to…
Commons
Proceedings
9 June 2026
North Belfast: Violent Attack
My thoughts are very much with the victim of the horrific attack last night, and I echo the calls for calm in our communities. Communities in Northern Ireland are angry: they are demanding answers and they deserve answers, but sadly I do not feel they are getting those answers today. It is not lost …
Commons
Statutory Instrument
2 June 2026
2 contributions
Draft Energy Prices Act 2022 (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2026
People in Northern Ireland are struggling: our bills are higher and, as has been alluded to and as the Minister has addressed, a number of folks use home heating oil. The £81 million has been allocated to a Northern Ireland Department—a Sinn Féin Department—that is sitting on spend. Will these regul…
The Minister is being very generous with his time. I hope he will forgive me for making the point that I have limited trust in the ability of the Sinn Féin Minister in Northern Ireland to get this £81 million out the door to folks. What oversight will the Minister have of that money actually getting…
Commons
Proceedings
20 May 2026
Processed Russian Oil Products: Sanctions
The sanctions on Russian gas and oil were put in place for good reason, as we know, but I seriously question how environmentally friendly it is to import supplies of gas and oil, when we have one of the largest sources of natural resources just off the coast of Scotland. The Government continue to r…
Commons
Oral Questions
Science, Innovation and Technology
20 May 2026
Child Protection Online
When a child views an inappropriate image online, they cannot unsee it. I have been horrified recently by the number of parents coming to me about inappropriate ads popping up on kids’ digital games. Some of the images are horrendous, and children are viewing them at a very early age. Will the Secre…
Commons
Debate
27 April 2026
Public Office (Accountability) Bill (Carry-over)
Can the Minister give hope tonight through this Bill to the families of those who lost loved ones on 2 June 1994 on the Mull of Kintyre? Currently, documents pertaining to the tragedy of the Chinook disaster are under lock and key for 100 years. Indeed, the documents and evidence that are currently …
Commons
Debate
27 April 2026
Northern Ireland Troubles Bill (Carry-over)
My right hon. Friend is making a very powerful point. Despite the promised raft of amendments, this Bill does not and will never protect those who put on uniform and stood between good and evil—the bloodthirsty terrorists. When the East Tyrone killing machine of the IRA was taken out at Loughgall, i…
Commons
Debate
27 April 2026
Dunmurry Police Station Attack
I, like every right-minded person, utterly condemn the abhorrent attack on Dunmurry PSNI station and the one on Lurgan in my constituency. I commend PSNI officers for their bravery in dealing with these attempts on their lives. Does the Secretary of State agree that Sinn Féin’s response drips with r…
Commons
Oral Questions
27 April 2026
Topical Questions
When a child is diagnosed with an illness such as cancer, their caring needs start immediately. Such a diagnosis upends any household; there are appointments, and often families are unable to work. Will the Minister review again the question of whether child disability living allowance should be pai…
Commons
Prime Minister's Questions
Prime Minister
22 April 2026
Engagements
Some six months ago in this House, I mentioned a little boy called Teddy Johnson. Sadly, Teddy will be forever seven, because he died last week from metachromatic leukodystrophy. MLD is a horrendous condition that stole Teddy’s ability to walk, talk and even smile. What makes this tragedy more profo…
Commons
Debate
21 April 2026
Peter Mandelson: Government Appointment
The role of Prime Minister is the highest honour in UK politics and demands sound judgment. The reality is that there was no sound judgment when the Prime Minister appointed Peter Mandelson—a disgraced individual who had two resignations and well-documented associations with a sex offender. What we …
Commons
Proceedings
21 April 2026
Points of Order
Further to that point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. I believe it is important to set the record straight. In response to my question, the Chancellor suggested that households in Northern Ireland got £150 off their energy bills in April. That is factually wrong and somewhat misleading, and I believ…
Commons
Debate
21 April 2026
Middle East: Economic Update
No farmers means no food, no hauliers means empty shelves, and no construction means a country that is not moving forward. In Northern Ireland, those three industries are now taking to the streets to protest, which is clear evidence that this Government’s inaction is pushing them to the brink. Will …
Commons
Oral Questions
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
21 April 2026
Topical Questions
In the UK, we pride ourselves on allowing people to practise their religion freely. Can the Minister update the House on what he is doing with any new regime in Iran to protect the rights of Christians to worship openly there?
Commons
Westminster Hall
21 April 2026
Wheelchair Provision: Independent Review Body
Recently, I was listening to the radio and heard the story of Phil Eaglesham, a former Royal Marine who served in Afghanistan and, as a result, needed a wheelchair. He founded a company, Conquering Horizons, which designs all-terrain wheelchairs for indoor and outdoor use. Does my hon. Friend agree …
Commons
Ministerial Statement
20 April 2026
Antisemitic Attacks
The Government recently introduced specific legislation to protect the Islamic community, ignoring the very real and greater threat to Jews in the UK. When will we see specific legislation to protect Jews, and indeed Christian preachers, across the United Kingdom?
Commons
Debate
15 April 2026
Strategic Defence Review: Funding
Often, most of the focus is on munition and defence systems, but what are the Government doing to boost defence numbers and ensure that our military personnel are properly paid for their vital role? For too long, our junior non-commissioned officer ranks have been poorly paid and had poor living and…
Commons
Westminster Hall
14 April 2026
5 contributions
“For Women Scotland” Court Ruling: First Anniversary
I beg to move,
That this House has considered the first anniversary of the For Women Scotland v The Scottish Ministers ruling.
It is a privilege to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Stringer. I thank all hon. Members, as well as those in the Public Gallery, for their attendance. On Thursday, we wi…
I sincerely hope my hon. Friend is right and that the Government will do the right thing as per the law.
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