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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 21 Jul 2025
Victory over Japan: 80th Anniversary

"It is an honour to rise to mark the 80th anniversary of VJ Day—the day when the guns finally fell silent and the second world war came to its end.

Portsmouth has been the beating heart of Britain’s naval power for over 500 years, and it played a crucial role …..."

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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 21 Jul 2025
Asylum Hotels: Migrant Criminal Activity

"I agree that it is important that we are able to debate immigration and asylum. People across the country know the consequences of the asylum system failing to protect the public, communities and businesses—we have had experience of that in my own city. Does the Minister agree that public safety …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 21 Jul 2025
Government Support for Ukrainians

"Does the hon. Member agree with me that the Homes for Ukraine scheme matters? It is not just an immigration policy; it is about real families who have made a home in our communities. I am particularly thinking of a wonderful couple who came along to my surgery. The woman, …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 21 Jul 2025
Independent Water Commission

"I warmly welcome the statement and the work of the Government. Portsmouth, as an island city, is well aware of the damage done; we see it, we smell it and we feel it in our pockets every day. More than 100 of my constituents have raised their fury and disappointment …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 15 Jul 2025
Afghanistan

"I thank the Secretary of State for his openness and transparency, and for his apology, and I thank Portsmouth city council for its involvement in Afghan resettlement schemes, which have helped many of those who served alongside my Portsmouth North constituents. I welcome today’s decision. The Government rightly took time …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 08 Jul 2025
Football Governance Bill [Lords]

"Does the Minister agree with me and my hon. Friend the Member for York Outer (Mr Charters) that we do need to look at alcohol sales, but that we need to do it with all stakeholders in the round—not just throw it in as a gimmick to this Bill, which …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 08 Jul 2025
Down’s Syndrome Regression Disorder

"It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Jeremy. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Thurrock (Jen Craft) for securing the debate, and for her opening words on Down’s syndrome regression disorder.

As we have heard, Down’s syndrome regression disorder is a little known but deeply …..."

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Speech in Commons Chamber - Fri 04 Jul 2025
Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Bill

"I am proud to speak in this debate as the Member of Parliament for Portsmouth North—a seat I did not hold this time last year, but proudly hold today, although technically not for a year until 4.30 tomorrow morning.

I want to speak today in strong support of the Bill. …..."

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Speech in Commons Chamber - Fri 04 Jul 2025
Absent Voting (Elections in Scotland and Wales) Bill

"I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Edinburgh North and Leith (Tracy Gilbert) for introducing the Bill and welcome the opportunity to raise issues of fairness and equality in the UK’s democracy.

We have seen in England that absent voting, by post or proxy, has empowered thousands of people …..."

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Speech in Commons Chamber - Fri 04 Jul 2025
Licensing Hours Extensions Bill

"As the Member of Parliament for Portsmouth North, I am proud to speak in support of the Licensing Hours Extensions Bill, which is a sensible and necessary reform to support our struggling hospitality sector and, as we have heard, allow communities to come together during moments of national significance. The …..."
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