Commons
Oral Questions
Home Department
13 July 2026
Topical Questions
T4. Pennine Domestic Abuse Partnership is a strong example of non-judgmental, trauma-informed support for victims of domestic abuse. For many women, it is the first point of contact; however, for others, the emergency services are the first to respond. Will the Minister clarify what steps can be tak…
Commons
Oral Questions
Business and Trade
2 July 2026
Topical Questions
T5. Kirklees college provides the training and qualifications needed to kick-start a wide range of careers for many young people in my constituency. However, all too often many from deprived backgrounds struggle to access such education. Will the Secretary of State outline what steps the Department …
Commons
Westminster Hall
15 June 2026
8 contributions
Brain Cancer
I beg to move,
That this House has considered e-petition 738881 relating to brain cancer research and treatment.
It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mrs Barker. I thank Sarah Bainbridge and the rest of Brain Cancer Justice for creating the petition that has led to this debate. Altho…
I absolutely agree. I have spoken to Peter, and it was remarkable what they did then. The inquiry—there have not been many petition inquiries—was a result of the work they did, and it has certainly made sure that the subject has not gone away. That petition recognised that brain tumour patients have…
+6 more contributions in this session
Commons
Oral Questions
Defence
1 June 2026
Topical Questions
T8. Across the country young people build confidence and independence and learn the value of community engagement through participation in cadet groups. Thongsbridge Army cadets in my constituency demonstrate why cadets are such an important part of our community. I thank the young people and their …
Commons
Westminster Hall
21 May 2026
Women’s Health and Wellbeing: Online Censorship
It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Stringer. I strongly back this Government’s commitment to tackling online gender-based harms. I am pleased by the progress that has been made, which includes making intimate image abuse, cyber-flashing and choking priority offences under the Onli…
Commons
Westminster Hall
13 April 2026
2 contributions
Statutory Menstrual Leave
I beg to move,
That this House has considered e-petition 732342 relating to statutory menstrual leave.
It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Mundell. Please let me thank Michelle, who is sitting in the Public Gallery with her daughter, for creating the petition that has brought us …
Again, I thank Michelle. She has been referred to a number of times; without her, the debate would not be happening. I thank her for driving the petition; it has facilitated an excellent debate. It has certainly been humbling to listen to hon. Members talk about their lived experiences. I was fortun…
Commons
Oral Questions
19 March 2026
Topical Questions
T6. The recent real-life drama “Dirty Business” highlighted the scale of the issues within the water industry. In my constituency, Yorkshire Water has had serious issues with sewage outflows and poor standards of infrastructure. I welcome the Government’s water reforms, which will protect customers.…
Commons
Prime Minister's Questions
Prime Minister
18 March 2026
Engagements
Q9. NHS waiting list numbers are down by 374,000 thanks to this Government. Reform UK would take us back to the day when decent healthcare was only for people who could afford it. Innovation needs to be at the heart of our health service as we strive for better patient care. Does the Prime Minist…
Commons
Oral Questions
Treasury
10 March 2026
Topical Questions
T6. In my constituency, Co-operative Care Colne Valley is testament to the value and importance of co-operatives. It delivers ethical, not-for-profit home care services for the disabled and elderly. The group’s community ownership and local empowerment demonstrates the value of co-operatives. Will t…
Commons
Proceedings
5 March 2026
Business of the House
Smashed Live, an educational programme delivered by Collingwood Learning, which is based in Holmfirth, teaches young people to think critically about the dangers of under-age drinking. It was recently performed at Honley high school in my constituency. Given that, by the age of 15, 62% of pupils in …
Commons
Proceedings
9 February 2026
Brain Tumour Survival Rates
Each year, around 13,000 people in the UK are diagnosed with a primary brain tumour, including 900 children and young people. Despite that scale, progress in survival rates has lagged behind other cancers. Just 13% of adults survive five years after a high grade diagnosis, and brain tumours remain t…
Commons
Oral Questions
5 February 2026
Business of the House
I am sure that the Leader of the House agrees that Parliament is sovereign when it comes to the legislative framework of this country. With that in mind, I would appreciate his views on the actions of a small number of unelected Members of the Lords who are blocking the Terminally Ill Adults (End of…
Commons
Ministerial Statement
29 January 2026
Business of the House
We face a serious skills gap in the construction sector. Colleges across the country are doing fantastic work to help solve this issue. In my constituency, Kirklees college is a testament to the value of such institutions. I welcome the Government’s commitment to train 60,000 more skilled workers by…
Commons
Oral Questions
Work and Pensions
26 January 2026
2 contributions
Youth Hubs
1. What steps he is taking to support the roll-out of youth hubs.
I recently met with James Boyle, who runs Longwood FC, a grassroots football club for young people in my constituency. Longwood FC has had a really positive impact on the mental health and physical wellbeing of the young people involved, and is a great example of community-led youth engagement. I co…
Commons
Ministerial Statement
22 January 2026
Business of the House
I recently met volunteers from the Yorkshire Air Ambulance charity, which provides a lifesaving emergency service to 5 million people across our region. Last year, it completed an average of five missions a day, which is an outstanding achievement. Will the Leader of the House join me in commending …
Commons
Oral Questions
Transport
8 January 2026
Topical Questions
T8. The West Yorkshire combined authority has secured multi- million-pound funding to improve walking, wheeling and cycling across the region. The investments are already benefiting communities within my constituency. How will the Government build on that progress so that more people in constituen…
Commons
Westminster Hall
6 January 2026
Less Survivable Cancers
Forty-seven per cent of cancers diagnosed in the UK are rare and less common cancers, and 55% of deaths are from rare and less common cancers. That means that, every year, around 180,000 people will be diagnosed with a rare and less common cancer, and more than 92,000 people will die from such cance…
Commons
Oral Questions
Home Department
5 January 2026
2 contributions
Rural Crime
5. What recent steps her Department has taken to help tackle rural crime.
The most common and impactful rural crimes in West Yorkshire include the theft of farm machinery, fuel and livestock, incidents of livestock worrying, and wildlife and environmental offences. Increased funding for specialist units, such as the national rural crime and the national wildlife crime uni…
Commons
Oral Questions
Business and Trade
11 December 2025
2 contributions
Economic Growth: Colne Valley
10. What steps his Department is taking to help create economic growth in Colne Valley constituency.
I represent 3,455 small and medium-sized enterprises in my constituency. Those businesses provide essential jobs in the local economy. Last weekend, we celebrated Small Business Saturday, and I had the privilege of joining world-renowned author Lee Child as we visited fantastic local businesses, inc…
Commons
Proceedings
1 December 2025
Budget Resolutions
It feels like a lifetime since 2022, when a Prime Minister and a Chancellor gambled with our economy. They put Britain in hock to the bond markets, sent mortgage rates soaring and plunged millions of families into hardship. That reckless approach left deep scars that our communities still bear today…
Commons
Westminster Hall
17 November 2025
12 contributions
Parkinson’s Disease
I beg to move,
That this House has considered e-petition 713714 relating to funding and care for people with Parkinson’s.
It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Lewell. The petition calls on the Government to increase funding for people with Parkinson’s and to implement the five ste…
There is a competition. I will give way first to my hon. Friend the Member for Derby South (Baggy Shanker) and then to my hon. Friend the Member for Redditch (Chris Bloore).
+10 more contributions in this session
Commons
Debate
3 November 2025
Huntingdon Train Attack
I fully support the remarks made by Stuart Cundy, deputy chief constable of the British Transport police, that the “heroic” actions of the LNER staff member undoubtedly saved lives. At a recent meeting with representatives of the Transport Salaried Staffs Association, they raised concerns about poli…
Commons
Oral Questions
Defence
3 November 2025
2 contributions
Ukraine: Military Support
22. What recent discussions he has had with allies on military support for Ukraine.
I welcome the commitments made by the coalition of the willing on further military support for the protection of Ukraine’s airspace. However, Ukraine continues to endure daily aerial attacks targeted at civil infrastructure, as Russia seeks to use the approaching winter as a tool of torment. Can the…
Commons
Oral Questions
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
28 October 2025
2 contributions
Gaza: Humanitarian Situation
11. What steps her Department is taking to help improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza.
I fully support the Minister in welcoming the US-brokered ceasefire, which has enabled the delivery of much-needed humanitarian aid into Gaza. As the Minister is aware, the UN and its partners have significantly scaled up their operations providing essential supplies, such as food, water, medical ai…
Commons
Proceedings
16 October 2025
Business of the House
I recently attended the Pennine Domestic Abuse Partnership’s 50th anniversary event “Magnificent Menopause”. The event celebrated the resilience of menopausal women. While marking World Menopause Month, will the Leader of the House congratulate PDAP’s outstanding work, and can we have a Government s…