Commons
Ministerial Statement
13 January 2026
Iran
We join the Foreign Secretary in her support for the brave Iranian protesters standing up against this brutal regime. Will she confirm that if the United States does take targeted military action, she will join us in supporting it in that action?
Commons
Debate
12 January 2026
Social Media: Non-consensual Sexual Deepfakes
Given the devastating harm caused by non-consensual sexual deepfakes and the reality that the Online Safety Act is ineffective against international social media platforms, how will the Secretary of State ensure the immediate removal of this material? How will she deliver practical support to women …
Commons
Proceedings
8 January 2026
Business of the House
While Reform UK welcomed the Foreign Secretary’s update to the House on Monday regarding el-Fattah, will the Government give consideration to allocating time for debate on my presentation Bill, introduced yesterday, which addresses the national security risk posed by individuals who are convicted ab…
Commons
Oral Questions
Transport
8 January 2026
2 contributions
Public Transport: Runcorn and Helsby
17. What recent assessment she has made of the adequacy of public transport services in the Runcorn and Helsby constituency.
I thank the Minister for her response. Given that the 2016 funding agreement for the construction and operation of the Mersey Gateway bridge requires a review of the tolling arrangements this year, will the Minister commit today to ensuring that MPs representing directly affected constituencies, suc…
Commons
Oral Questions
Northern Ireland
7 January 2026
2 contributions
Support for Veterans
12. What steps he is taking to support Northern Ireland veterans.
Does the Secretary of State agree with the Northern Ireland Veterans Commissioner that the troubles Bill treats our brave veterans more harshly than terrorists?
Commons
Debate
5 January 2026
HMP Leyhill: Offender Abscondments
What steps are being taken to ensure that prisons are adequately staffed with properly trained and equipped guards, and that IT systems receive long-overdue updates, to ensure that there are no further escapes across the whole prison network?
Commons
Oral Questions
Home Department
5 January 2026
Topical Questions
Does the Home Secretary agree that British citizens should be prioritised over asylum seekers in the allocation of publicly funded housing under the £100 million pilot scheme?
Commons
Proceedings
17 December 2025
Puberty Suppressants Trial
A survey published today by Transgender Trend shows overwhelming public support for non-intrusive medical approaches for under-16s with gender dysmorphia. The public want this state-sponsored child abuse stopped, so will the Secretary of State represent the will of the people, stop the trial and ins…
Commons
Proceedings
17 December 2025
Northern Ireland Troubles: Legacy and Reconciliation
Yesterday, Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton highlighted the need to recruit people to our armed forces to protect this nation. How does the Secretary of State expect to do that when those who served gallantly in Northern Ireland face prosecution? Why would young men and women join our armed fo…
Commons
Ministerial Statement
9 December 2025
Grooming Gangs: Independent Inquiry
We at Reform UK welcome the progress announced today by the Home Secretary into this long-overdue inquiry and welcome the reassurance she has given that the victims of predominantly British Pakistani rape gangs will be properly consulted and involved in the inquiry. Will she confirm that her Safegua…
Commons
Proceedings
9 December 2025
Northern Ireland Troubles: Operation Kenova
This report covers the activities of one informer within the higher echelons of the Provisional IRA, but does the Secretary of State agree that there is a risk that the findings of this report, when taken in isolation, fail to fully recognise the contribution made by informants and agents inside the…
Commons
Westminster Hall
8 December 2025
Digital ID
Over 5,400 of my constituents in Runcorn and Helsby have signed this petition. I have also received many, many emails objecting to it. Does the right hon. Member agree with my constituents who all understand that this new digital ID card will not solve the problem of illegal working in this country?
Commons
Ministerial Statement
2 December 2025
Criminal Court Reform
Does the Secretary of State not agree that his policy of abolishing trial by jury in all but the most serious cases undermines the whole foundation of law and order in this country, and risks the further politicisation of our judicial system, with judges acting alone as the state and no longer being…
Commons
Westminster Hall
27 November 2025
Packaging: Extended Producer Responsibility
It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Lewell. I thank the hon. Member for Gower (Tonia Antoniazzi) for securing this debate.
I come at this issue from a slightly different angle. In my constituency of Runcorn and Helsby, I have an incredibly impressive business, Encirc, one of the l…
Commons
Oral Questions
24 November 2025
Topical Questions
T10. Will the Minister confirm what oversight the Department has of the central Government grant given to Halton borough council and Merseyflow for the two bridges in Runcorn, bearing in mind that a substantial proportion has gone unspent in recent years? What steps are being taken to ensure that …
Commons
Debate
18 November 2025
Northern Ireland Troubles Bill
I would like to acknowledge all the brave veterans here today and to thank them for their service to this country.
I grew up during the height of the troubles in Northern Ireland in a deeply patriotic household with a father who served in the British Army. I remember watching the news when the IRA …
Commons
Debate
17 November 2025
Asylum Policy
The Daresbury asylum hotel in Runcorn has been emptied, thanks to my by-election campaign. What assurances can the Secretary of State give my constituents that the many houses in multiple occupation in Runcorn will be emptied of illegal migrants and criminals under her Government, and that they will…
Commons
Debate
17 November 2025
Small Modular Nuclear Reactor Power Station: Wylfa
Reform UK believes in investing in nuclear energy and welcomes this news for the north-west region, which will bring jobs and growth, including in my constituency. We are told that the Wylfa SMR will start producing power in the mid-2030s, but the procurement process will be done through Great Briti…
Commons
Proceedings
13 November 2025
Northern Ireland Troubles Legacy
Does the right hon. Gentleman agree that the coroner’s court exists to appease the republicans and that all applications should go through the legacy commission?
Commons
Ministerial Statement
13 November 2025
Police Reform
While we Reform Members welcome the abolition of police and crime commissioners, will the Minister explain how these reforms will deliver clearer accountability for policing, particularly in areas like my constituency, where a strategic policing board is likely to be necessary, given that the PCC in…
Commons
Ministerial Statement
13 November 2025
Business of the House
Given that the town of Runcorn in my constituency is the 16th most deprived town in the country, does the Leader of the House not agree that investing in education and young people’s futures is key to changing that statistic? Therefore, may we have a debate in Government time on new higher education…
Commons
Debate
11 November 2025
Prisoner Releases in Error
Is the Justice Secretary aware of any crimes committed by wrongly released prisoners while at large?
Commons
Oral Questions
11 November 2025
Violence against Women and Girls
Will the Minister confirm whether she is aware of anyone accused or convicted of a sexual offence having been granted asylum in the UK?
Commons
Westminster Hall
4 November 2025
Houses in Multiple Occupation: Planning Consent
It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Dowd. It was in the Runcorn and Helsby by-election that I became aware of the issue of HMOs in our communities, and now I speak endlessly on this topic to highlight their impact on often deprived and forgotten communities that are bearing the bru…