Commons
Oral Questions
Northern Ireland
8 July 2026
2 contributions
Manufacturing Supply Chain
1. What discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the domestic supply chain for manufacturing in Northern Ireland.
Does the Minister agree that the defence growth deal is a chance for Northern Ireland businesses to access the wider UK defence supply chain? What efforts is he making to achieve that?
Commons
Oral Questions
Business and Trade
2 July 2026
Topical Questions
When I visited NDT Equipment Ltd in my constituency, the director Dan Lenton showed me the ultrasonic test calibration blocks and reference pieces that it uses and supplies to manufacturers in a wide range of sectors in the UK and abroad. This steel is not manufactured in the UK; it is imported and …
Commons
Oral Questions
Culture, Media and Sport
18 June 2026
BBC Funding
The hon. Member for Didcot and Wantage (Olly Glover) mentioned reports that BBC Radio 4’s “The World Tonight” programme may be cut. Does my right hon. Friend agree with me that in the age of fast news, disinformation and misinformation, we need more programmes such as “The World Tonight”, not fewer,…
Commons
Westminster Hall
15 June 2026
Brain Cancer
I am very glad that my hon. Friend has brought this debate to us. The petition to which he refers was in memory of the son of my constituent; his name was Stephen Realf, and sadly he died in 2014. The petition calls for increased funding to reach parity with the funding for leukaemia and breast canc…
Commons
Ministerial Statement
15 June 2026
Russian Shadow Fleet
I welcome my right hon. and gallant Friend to his place and his new position. Given that nearly three times as many Conservative Members were in the Chamber for the urgent question on the defence investment plan as are here for this statement, does he agree that while we are all tempted on occasion …
Commons
Debate
9 June 2026
Road Safety: West Midlands
The hon. Lady is making a compelling speech, much of which resonates with me as the MP for Rugby. I am dealing with constituents and councillors who are concerned about the speed limit on the A426 into Rugby from junction 1 of the M6, which is currently 60 mph. Does the hon. Lady agree that the Gove…
Commons
Proceedings
4 June 2026
Russian Attacks on Civilian Infrastructure
Given that the urgent question is about Russian attacks on civilian infrastructure, I want to bring the voice of a Ukrainian who messaged me earlier today to the Chamber:
“Today Ukraine marks the Day of Remembrance for the Children killed as a result of Russia’s aggression. And this is not history—…
Commons
Oral Questions
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
4 June 2026
2 contributions
Waste Crime
12. What steps she is taking to help tackle waste crime.
I welcome the new powers for councils to seize vehicles involved in fly-tipping and the Government’s action to further tackle waste criminals, including guidance on covert surveillance, CCTV and drones—something on which I have campaigned on behalf of my constituents in Rugby. There have been severa…
Commons
Proceedings
20 May 2026
Processed Russian Oil Products: Sanctions
Can the Minister assure me that we continue to stand shoulder to shoulder with our Ukrainian friends? Can he particularly reassure my Ukrainian constituents? One of them has written to me to say that
“one of the biggest issues facing civilians in Ukraine is the constant uncertainty—not only physica…
Commons
Debate
15 April 2026
3 contributions
Creative Arts and Culture (Broadcasting Requirements)
I beg to move,
That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make provision about the regular broadcast of news about creative arts and culture; to make provision about duties on the Secretary of State, Ofcom and certain broadcasters in relation to such broadcasts; and for connected purposes.
First le…
I am not going to do it now. It is lovely, but it is not the only part.
To learn an instrument or create a painting takes massive amounts of hard work; to play in an orchestra or act in a play takes discipline, so the creative arts are about both soft and hard skills. We are told that in this age o…
+1 more contribution in this session
Commons
Committee Stage
14 April 2026
2 contributions
Courts and Tribunals Bill (Fourth sitting)
Does the hon. Gentleman acknowledge that previous Governments of all political colours have changed the threshold for jury trials, including those of Jim Callaghan and Margaret Thatcher? It is not entirely accurate to say, in the way that he did, that it is the tearing up of centuries-old rights; Go…
The shadow Minister states that the reforms proposed by this Government are unprecedented. Actually, the reforms of the Callaghan Government removed jury trials for theft, burglary, actual bodily harm and certain drug offences in 1977, and the Thatcher Government did the same in 1988 for criminal da…
Commons
Proceedings
25 March 2026
Foreign Financial Influence and Interference: UK Politics
At the time of the Boston tea party, the American colonists demanded, “No taxation without representation.” Does my right hon. Friend agree that we should instil the principle that there should be no ability, in a game-changing way, to influence representation without taxation? Will he elaborate a l…
Commons
Proceedings
18 March 2026
5 contributions
Student Loans
I am grateful to hon. Members for giving me such support. The right hon. Lady makes the point that creative arts subjects are perhaps not providing young people with job prospects. Would she not concede that we need people with creative arts skills and experience in our society and economy? The sect…
Will the right hon. Lady give way?
+3 more contributions in this session
Commons
Debate
18 March 2026
Fuel Duty
Given the hon. Gentleman’s concern for the various categories of workers and businesspeople he has just set out, can he explain why his party, when in government, planned to oversee an increase in fuel duty and did not budget for the kind of freeze that he is now demanding, were it to have won?
Commons
Debate
17 March 2026
Middle East
I want to express my sorrow at the death and suffering of civilians, wherever that is happening in the region. I commend the Foreign Secretary and the Prime Minister for their calm and principled approach to this crisis, which is rooted in respect for international law. Could she expand on efforts t…
Commons
Oral Questions
16 March 2026
Strait of Hormuz
Given Iran’s reckless behaviour, it is of course right that the Prime Minister has made sure that our brave forces are protecting our allies and our people, and that UK bases are used for defensive operations. With regard to the strait of Hormuz and any further action that we may or may not take, ca…
Commons
Debate
11 March 2026
Lord Mandelson: Response to Humble Address Motion
The Prime Minister rightly called for the removal of peerages from disgraced peers. Will the Chief Secretary set out to the House when we might have an update on the proposed legislation in that regard?
Commons
Oral Questions
Work and Pensions
9 March 2026
Topical Questions
An important component of the Government’s drive to reduce the number of NEETs is encouraging Jobcentre Plus to work innovatively in constituencies such as mine. Will the Secretary of State join me in commending its work in organising with me a jobs fair on 16 April from 10 am till 1 pm at the India…
Commons
Ministerial Statement
5 March 2026
Consular Assistance
My thoughts are with British citizens in the Gulf; as someone who has lived and worked in that region, I can only imagine how concerned they must be. Those on the Opposition Front Bench yesterday and today have used careless, aggressive and disrespectful language in this Chamber, and I imagine they …
Commons
Proceedings
5 March 2026
Business of the House
The Beatles did not quite sing about 1,000 holes in Rugby, Warwickshire, but we do have a problem with potholes—I do not know whether they still have a problem with potholes in Blackburn, Lancashire. I commend the staff of Warwickshire county council for filling 718 of the 1,127 potholes reported si…
Commons
Westminster Hall
5 March 2026
Local Museums
On my right hon. Friend’s point about working closely with local councils, will he join me in congratulating Rugby borough council on its work in running the superb Rugby Art Gallery and Museum? It is currently exhibiting its entire art collection as well as a history of Rugby in 50 objects, and is …
Commons
Ministerial Statement
3 March 2026
Spring Forecast
Does my right hon. Friend agree that we saw with the shadow Chancellor’s performance that the number of times a politician points their finger is often inversely proportionate to the number of valid points they make? The valid points that really matter to my constituents in Rugby and the surrounding…
Commons
Westminster Hall
3 March 2026
5 contributions
Community Cohesion
I beg to move,
That this House has considered the matter of strengthening community cohesion.
It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Dr Murrison, and I thank the Backbench Business Committee for granting this important and timely debate. We are living in an increasingly divided world. Str…
My hon. and gallant Friend will not be surprised to hear that I will come on to make similar points. I often say in my constituency—as I did at the Chinese new year celebrations only a week or so ago—that our diversity is a strength, not the weakness that, sadly, so many people increasingly feel it …
+3 more contributions in this session
Commons
Debate
2 March 2026
Representation of the People Bill
I declare an interest as a member of the Speaker’s Conference that investigated the security of MPs, candidates and wider elections. I put on record my gratitude to the Secretary of State and the Government in the round for the efforts they are making to ensure that, through legislation, regulations…