Commons
Oral Questions
Transport
8 January 2026
2 contributions
Local Bus Services
11. What steps she is taking to help improve local bus services.
Buses in Portsmouth are not meeting the accessibility requirements of visually impaired passengers, and my constituents report that bus colour displays are unsuitable, audio and visual stop announcements are not functioning, and drivers are not calling out stops or identifying visually impaired pass…
Commons
Ministerial Statement
7 January 2026
Ukraine and Wider Operational Update
I thank the Secretary of State for his statement and leadership. As the Member for Portsmouth North, the home of the Royal Navy, I pay tribute to all our armed forces. Does the Secretary of State agree that continued strong UK leadership from our Prime Minister and commitment and consensus across th…
Commons
Debate
6 January 2026
Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill
I want to start by saying happy new year to you, Madam Deputy Speaker, to the staff, to all in this House and to the residents of Portsmouth.
I thank the Minister for his introduction to the Bill and for highlighting some of the major concerns that cyber-insecurity has caused and continues to cause…
Commons
Ministerial Statement
16 December 2025
Electoral Resilience
Will my right hon. Friend give a clear assurance to my constituents in Portsmouth North that the police have all the resources they need to pursue all remaining leads in the Gill case? Will he reassure us that the review will examine the full extent of Russian interference in our country’s politics …
Commons
Oral Questions
Defence
15 December 2025
2 contributions
Women Veterans
5. What steps he is taking to improve support for female veterans.
I would like to thank my hon. Friend for her service and for her support in this area. In the last two years, changes have been made to the Royal Fleet Auxiliary maternity policy that prevent new parents from taking back-to-back shore assignments, which are crucial to balancing seafaring with young …
Commons
Ministerial Statement
10 December 2025
Resident Doctors: Industrial Action
As a proud trade unionist, I know that trade unions are there to represent their members’ interests and views, yet by pushing ahead with this strike action, the BMA appears set to ignore its members. The offer on the table is real and comes from a Government who are listening and making positive cha…
Commons
Oral Questions
24 November 2025
Topical Questions
In cities such as Portsmouth, outdated formulas for local authority funding have long failed to reflect real levels of deprivation. I would like to see a Labour Government increase support for children’s services, with a fairer system using up-to-date data. That would make an enormous difference to …
Commons
Debate
20 November 2025
2 contributions
International Men’s Day
I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Cannock Chase (Josh Newbury) on securing this important debate and on his eloquent and brave words to open the conversation.
As he said, today is a chance to celebrate the men and boys in our lives, acknowledge the challenges that many face, and recognis…
I absolutely agree with my hon. Friend. Online safety is also crucial in protecting boys from harmful content, misogyny and gambling promotions, which he mentions.
The measures that this Government have taken are a start. We know that we need to do more to restore trust, dignity, opportunity and a …
Commons
Debate
17 November 2025
Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Bill
It is a privilege to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Ghani. I want to speak on this Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Bill both as the Member for a coastal community, and as someone who is truly fortunate to have dedicated environmental campaigners locally. I want to thank one constituent …
Commons
Debate
17 November 2025
Asylum Policy
I fully support the Home Secretary’s statement and the need to get the balance right. In Portsmouth North, we have seen how quickly immigration misinformation can spread on our high streets and local forums. It has even forced businesses to put up signs on developments to say who will be living ther…
Commons
Ministerial Statement
13 November 2025
Police Reform
Will the Minister join me in thanking our hard-working named neighbourhood police officers across Portsmouth North, PC Jamie Christian, PC Chris Middleton, PC Nicholas Joyce, PC Ben Treend, PC Hannah Kelleher, PC Matt Lamper and PC Susan Smith, for their continued dedication to keeping our community…
Commons
Ministerial Statement
13 November 2025
Business of the House
During Remembrance Week we rightly honour the service and sacrifice of our armed forces and their families. Children from armed forces families often face unique challenges in education and mobility, yet data on their outcomes and experiences remains limited. There is a need for better recognition o…
Commons
Westminster Hall
13 November 2025
2 contributions
Rogue Builders
It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms Furniss. I am grateful to the hon. Member for Wyre Forest (Mark Garnier) for securing this important debate on protecting consumers from rogue builders—an issue that affects thousands of families, honest tradespeople and small businesses across the …
I absolutely agree. Voluntary measures only go so far, and the Competition and Markets Authority must step up to enforce this work.
The lack of consistent action against non-compliant trade recommendation sites undermines confidence, creates an unlevel playing field and ultimately hurts the very pe…
Commons
Proceedings
12 November 2025
Independent Football Regulator
I draw the House’s attention to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests. While this Government are focused on finally delivering for fans and securing the future of our national game, the record of the party opposite tells a very different story. We have for years seen Conservative …
Commons
Debate
11 November 2025
Remembrance Day: Armed Forces
I associate myself with the eloquent words of the Minister for the Armed Forces, and thank all those in this House who have served for their service.
I am honoured to contribute to today’s debate on behalf of the people of Portsmouth North, including members of the armed forces, as we pause to reme…
Commons
Debate
5 November 2025
4 contributions
Employment Rights Bill
I proudly refer the House to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests and my involvement in the trade union movement throughout my professional career.
The Employment Rights Bill is long overdue, and although others continually seek to wreck it with worker-unfriendly amendments, we …
I absolutely agree; I think the key word there is “exploitative”.
People in Portsmouth North and across the country deserve fairness, dignity and the ability to plan their daily lives and future. In sectors such as retail, hospitality, construction, social care and logistics, many workers are on un…
+2 more contributions in this session
Commons
Debate
4 November 2025
8 contributions
Supporting High Streets
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The flexible labour market under the Tories meant that people were employed but did not know when they were working, how long they were working for and how much they were getting paid.
+6 more contributions in this session
Commons
Oral Questions
Defence
3 November 2025
Topical Questions
I very much welcome the Government’s Op Valour pilot programme and the Minister’s commitment to improving support for our veterans. However, I am disappointed that Portsmouth—home to the Royal Navy and one of the largest veteran communities—is not part of the programme. Can the Minister reassure me …
Commons
Debate
29 October 2025
Sentencing Bill
I am pleased to support this vital Sentencing Bill, which represents a significant step towards protecting victims and delivering justice.
I would like to draw Members’ attention to new clauses 8 and 31 and amendment 1. The Conservatives claimed to be champions of law and order, yet their record wa…
Commons
Oral Questions
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
28 October 2025
Gibraltar: UK-EU Agreement
I draw the House’s attention to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests.
It was an honour to welcome Gibraltar’s First Minister to last week’s annual general meeting of the all-party parliamentary group on Gibraltar. As a cross-party group, we wholeheartedly welcome the treaty, but…
Commons
Westminster Hall
27 October 2025
Statutory Maternity and Paternity Pay
I congratulate all new parents, and especially my cousin Jake and Shannen on the arrival of baby Kai Burley last week. It is a reminder of the joy that new life brings and the responsibility we have to support families at that crucial time. This is not just about numbers; it is about real families. …
Commons
Debate
20 October 2025
Maccabi Tel Aviv FC: Away Fans Ban
Ensuring that all fans can attend sporting events in safety and without fear must always be our first priority, and we must fully respect the operational independence of the police. Can the Secretary of State reassure the House that this Government will provide the necessary resources to support loc…
Commons
Ministerial Statement
15 October 2025
Pride in Place
On behalf of the people of Portsmouth, I am delighted that we have received £41.5 million under Labour’s pride in place impact programmes. Some £20 million of that is for Paulsgrove, which is close to my heart. It is a proud and resilient place, but it was neglected and ignored under 14 years of the…
Commons
Debate
13 October 2025
Baby Loss
I rise to speak about baby loss on behalf of those affected—those who I know and love, and those who I do not know. This tragedy touches far too many families in Portsmouth North and across our country. We have heard today how each year in England and Wales, tragically, around 2,500 babies are still…
Commons
Debate
3 September 2025
Hospitality Sector
As the third-largest employer in Britain, hospitality supports 3.5 million jobs and is the beating heart of our high streets and communities, yet this vital sector has been let down by a decade of Conservative neglect; over 10,000 pubs closed between 2010 and 2024. This motion continues to let down …