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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 16 Sep 2025
Sentencing Bill

"It is a privilege to speak on Second Reading. This is an historic debate, as I believe it is the first piece of legislation to be introduced by a Deputy Prime Minister who is a graduate of the King’s school in Peterborough. I welcome the Justice Secretary to his place, …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 11 Sep 2025
Business of the House

"I am aware that you, Madam Deputy Speaker, are a strong champion of animal welfare, so you might be pleased to know that tomorrow, for the end of our lido season, is a “bring your dogs to come and swim” day. You might also be pleased, alongside the Leader of …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 11 Sep 2025
UK Ambassador to the US: Appointment Process

"I associate myself with the comments that others have made about the disgusting crimes of Jeffrey Epstein.

Twenty-four years ago today, on 9/11, I was sat in the TUC Congress as a delegate when we were made aware of what had happened. May I put on the record my tribute …..."

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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 04 Sep 2025
Business of the House

"I am aware that my right hon. Friend the Leader of the House enjoys a tipple on occasion, so she will be pleased to know that the 46th Peterborough beer festival, which is entirely run by volunteers, was held last month. Over 21,000 visitors came to the festival this year, …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 03 Sep 2025
Property Taxes

"I am sure Hansard will correct me.

The right hon. Gentleman just made some comments about high net worth or high value individuals. In my constituency, I am particularly interested in individuals on low incomes. In Peterborough, I represent a city with one of the highest levels of those employed …..."

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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 03 Sep 2025
Property Taxes

"Will my hon. Friend give way?..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 02 Sep 2025
Group-based Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse

"I thank my hon. Friend not only for her statement, but for the care and determination she has brought to this role to centre the discussion and action around victims and young girls, and to work in collaboration with others—not just in this House, but those who are directly affected. …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 01 Sep 2025
Borders and Asylum

"Peterborough is a proud and generous place and has welcomed many people through its doors over generations. I pay tribute to the churches, mosques and community groups that are welcoming people and looking after them. But people are getting fed up with a system that is broken, and it was …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 01 Sep 2025
Middle East

"Starting on a positive note, I thank the Foreign Secretary and the Minister for the Middle East for their work to secure an agreement to get students and young people out of Gaza to continue their studies. So many of our debates make us feel powerless, but we have demonstrated, …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 21 Jul 2025
Independent Water Commission

"Residents in Peterborough and across Anglian Water’s catchment area will welcome the statement and the bold action taken. They know all too well that the water system is broken. One of the issues we on the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee have looked at is the need for water …..."
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