"I welcome the Government’s commitment to retaining the minimum network size of 11,500 post office branches. The Minister will know that I have campaigned extensively on this issue, not least because I do not have a single bank branch in my entire constituency. There is a particular need for post …..." Aphra Brandreth - View Speech
"The contributions to the debate from right hon. and hon. Members have been a powerful reminder of the unity that exists across the House and, indeed, throughout our country, in steadfast support of the Ukrainian people.
In April 2025, I had the privilege of visiting Ukraine, alongside fellow members of …..." Aphra Brandreth - View Speech
"It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms Lewell. I declare an interest: I have two children at university who both have student loans.
I am proud to represent part of the city of Chester, home to the University of Chester, which is a fantastic asset to our …..." Aphra Brandreth - View Speech
"There are a number of new build housing developments in my constituency where developers have sold the properties and moved on without completing work on vital infrastructure such as roads and sewers. What consideration has the Minister given to allowing councils to refuse future planning permission to developers with a …..." Aphra Brandreth - View Speech
"I thank my constituency neighbour the hon. Member for North Shropshire (Helen Morgan) for securing this important debate. From Tilston to Tattenhall and from Acton to Audlem, poor mobile connectivity is all too common across Chester South and Eddisbury, but the House need not take my word for it. Earlier …..." Aphra Brandreth - View Speech
"With World Book Day coming up on Thursday 5 March, I have launched a short story competition for primary school pupils across Chester South and Eddisbury, encouraging them to go all-in and use their imagination through reading and creative writing. At a time when children are spending more and more …..." Aphra Brandreth - View Speech
"In my Chester South and Eddisbury constituency, villages like Little Budworth have no bus services at all, and are miles from any public transport. Even where a school bus exists, families tell me that if a child misses that single service, there is simply no alternative. In villages like Milton …..." Aphra Brandreth - View Speech
"It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms Lewell. I congratulate the hon. Member for Milton Keynes North (Chris Curtis) on securing the debate and clearly setting out the key benefits for us all of our woodlands, in both rural and urban areas. We have had a good …..." Aphra Brandreth - View Speech