Commons
Oral Questions
Health and Social Care
14 July 2026
2 contributions
Maternity Services: North-west
2. What steps he is taking to improve maternity services in the north-west.
The publication of Baroness Amos’s report on the state of maternity care in England was a sobering moment for many across the country, especially those who still live with the trauma related to failings in maternity and neonatal care. There were so many instances in which women were not listened to,…
Commons
Proceedings
6 July 2026
Rochdale Grooming Gang: Offender Deportation
The past week has been profoundly difficult for constituents in the communities I represent—communities that still bear the scars that Shabir Ahmed inflicted from takeaways in Heywood. Over the past week, I have spoken with the family members of one of his victims; they are understandably fearful an…
Commons
Oral Questions
Treasury
23 June 2026
2 contributions
Transport Infrastructure: North-west England
11. What fiscal steps she is taking to help develop transport infrastructure in the north-west.
As the Chancellor will know, northern powerhouse has been spoken about since 2014, which is 12 years ago. If we are to get Northern Powerhouse Rail off the ground and delivered, we cannot let valuable land that could create tens of thousands of jobs and boost the northern economy be used as a cheap …
Commons
Oral Questions
Health and Social Care
9 June 2026
2 contributions
Men’s Mental Health Care: North-west England
14. What steps he is taking to improve men’s mental health care provision in the north-west.
I welcome the publication of the men’s health strategy, especially the measures in it designed to improve mental health outcomes. In a report that I recently sent to the ministerial team following an event I held with local charities and mental health service users, it became clear that the recommen…
Commons
Oral Questions
Business and Trade
21 May 2026
2 contributions
Royal Mail Services: Greater Manchester
3. What recent discussions he has had with Royal Mail on the adequacy of its service levels in Greater Manchester.
Last week, I held a meeting at the fantastic Burnside community centre in Langley with representatives from Royal Mail and constituents, including those who have had to deal with a substandard postal service resulting in crucial correspondence arriving weeks late, if at all. To many people in Heywoo…
Commons
Debate
21 April 2026
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill
The implications of this legislation will be significant for communities across the country. It is therefore crucial that we get it right.
I pay tribute to Eamonn Boylan, who sadly passed away earlier this month—a pivotal figure for Greater Manchester’s devolution journey. During his time as chief …
Commons
Ministerial Statement
14 April 2026
Infected Blood Compensation Scheme
I commend the bravery of the constituents I have met who have endured decades of anguish as a result of this harrowing chapter in our country’s medical history. The Minister will know that there are those across the country with legitimate claims under this scheme, but because some NHS trusts are cl…
Commons
Oral Questions
14 April 2026
2 contributions
Eating Disorders
12. What steps his Department is taking to improve support for people with eating disorders.
Too many people affected by eating disorders are not receiving the help they need—help often comes too late, with serious physical symptoms overlooked or misattributed. It is clear that those on the frontline must have the training they need to identify early warning signs. What further steps are be…
Commons
Debate
26 March 2026
Transport Accessibility for Disabled People
I thank the chair of the Transport Committee, my hon. Friend the Member for Brentford and Isleworth (Ruth Cadbury), for her leadership on this crucial issue, and for securing this debate on the important matter of transport accessibility for disabled people. Since being elected to this place, I have…
Commons
Debate
26 March 2026
Business of the House
The majority of businesses on our high streets add great value to our communities, but there are some where criminality takes place, and that is putting people off visiting their local town centres. Where premises are host to illegal activity, councils can issue closure orders prohibiting access, bu…
Commons
Oral Questions
26 March 2026
2 contributions
Bus Service Funding: Mayoral Strategic Authorities
11. What recent discussions she has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on funding for bus services in mayoral strategic authorities.
As the Minister knows, since my election I have been campaigning for an express bus service from my constituency to Manchester city centre. Following key improvements to the network across Greater Manchester, a consultation that I did across my constituency shows that we still need the introduction …
Commons
Debate
19 March 2026
Online Harms
I thank the hon. Member for St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire (Ian Sollom) for securing this crucial debate. Since my election, constituents in Heywood and Middleton North have repeatedly raised issues about online harms, especially as they see those who control the platforms seeking to shirk accounta…
Commons
Oral Questions
Women and Equalities
11 March 2026
2 contributions
Endometriosis: Workplace Rights
1. What steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help protect the rights of women with endometriosis in the workplace.
Many women across the country living with endometriosis are forced to withstand immense challenges in the workplace, often culminating in them having to curtail their ambitions or leave employment entirely. That is because some workplaces are not putting in place proper protections to support workin…
Commons
Ministerial Statement
3 March 2026
Spring Forecast
I thank the Chancellor for her statement, and for the decisions she has taken to ensure the stability of our public finances so that we can improve our public services. As she will know, the number of individuals in the probation system is at an all-time high, with violent reoffending perpetuating t…
Commons
Oral Questions
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
3 March 2026
2 contributions
Gaza: Support for Children
9. What steps she is taking to support children in Gaza.
It is estimated that 40,000 children in Gaza have lost either one or both of their parents in the appalling war of recent years, leaving many as orphans without the love and protection that they need in one of the most dangerous places on the planet. As crisis engulfs the region once again and vital…
Commons
Oral Questions
Education
2 March 2026
2 contributions
Speech and Language Therapy
10. What steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to ensure that local authorities in financial difficulty can deliver effective speech and language therapy for children with SEND.
As the Minister knows, the SEND system is not working for children, families or local councils, and it has not been for some time. Despite the record of the Conservatives, we cannot allow children in need of speech and language therapy to lose out. Will the Minister assure me that when it comes to s…
Commons
Prime Minister's Questions
Prime Minister
28 January 2026
Engagements
Q6. In my borough, the social housing waiting list exceeds 7,000 live applications. Council housing offers my constituents the safety and security they deserve. What further steps can the Government take to speed up the delivery of the social and affordable homes programme, and build the high-qualit…
Commons
Westminster Hall
19 January 2026
Sale of Fireworks
It is a pleasure to have the opportunity to raise of the views of my constituents, more than 650 of whom signed the first of the two petitions being considered today. Many of those constituents made their views known to me, this weekend and previously, after I made it clear that I would be speaking …
Commons
Ministerial Statement
14 January 2026
Northern Powerhouse Rail
I welcome today’s announcement, which will unleash the potential of our northern regions and open the door to opportunities that have historically been denied to my constituents and so many across the north. Does my right hon. Friend agree with me that bold and ambitious schemes such as Northern Pow…
Commons
Oral Questions
Housing, Communities and Local Government
12 January 2026
Topical Questions
With many local authorities spending less than 1% of their household support fund on furniture, many domestic abuse survivors are being placed in social housing without access to essential furniture or white goods. What assurances can the Minister give this winter to residents in Heywood and Middlet…
Commons
Oral Questions
Home Department
5 January 2026
2 contributions
Care Companies: Exploitation of Migrant Workers
1. What steps she is taking to help prevent the exploitation of migrant care workers by private care companies.
In recent weeks, I have heard from several social care workers in my constituency who have each outlined to me the profound uncertainty that they face regarding their employer-sponsored visas, despite the critical role that these workers play in supporting the most vulnerable in our communities. Wha…
Commons
Ministerial Statement
17 December 2025
Local Government Finance
I welcome the additional investment the Minister has announced, and what it will mean for my constituents in terms of local government funding. Firefighters, such as those based at Heywood fire station in my constituency, are attending a massively increased number of flooding and water-rescue incide…
Commons
Proceedings
11 December 2025
Business of the House
Since the implementation of the peace deal negotiated in the middle east in recent months, we have seen a concerning acceleration of illegal settlements in the west bank in flagrant violation of various United Nations resolutions on the subject. What steps are being taken by the Foreign, Commonwealt…
Commons
Oral Questions
Business and Trade
11 December 2025
2 contributions
Royal Mail: North-west
3. What discussions he has had with Royal Mail on improving service levels in the north-west.
I commend the efforts of posties across the country, especially at this time of year, but residents in Middleton in my constituency have been without a reliable postal service for well over a year. That has meant that crucial medical documentation and urgent financial correspondence have been reachi…
Commons
Debate
9 December 2025
Railways Bill
The Railways Bill will be vital to delivering on this Government’s promise to revive our country’s railways and redefine what passengers should expect from their rail services. It is beyond doubt that the privatisation of the rail network has completely failed, and it is now the task of this Labour …