Business of the House Debate

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Department: Leader of the House

Business of the House

Dan Aldridge Excerpts
Thursday 6th March 2025

(3 days, 21 hours ago)

Commons Chamber
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Lucy Powell Portrait Lucy Powell
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As the hon. Gentleman knows, the sentencing guidelines were developed and consulted on under his Government last year, and they were not ruled out. The current Justice Secretary�the remarkable and formidable Justice Secretary�has made her position absolutely clear, and she has today written to the Sentencing Council on that. The hon. Gentleman might do better to reflect on the actions of his own Government, rather than attacking this one.

Dan Aldridge Portrait Dan Aldridge (Weston-super-Mare) (Lab)
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Weston Museum, in the heart of Weston-super-Mare, is a joyful community hub famous for Clara�s cottage, fantastic cake and, now, Banksy�s famous pinwheel. The museum is also hosting a beautiful exhibition curated by some of the wonderful women of Weston-super-Mare for International Women�s Day. Will the Leader of the House join me in praising the women who put this exhibition together so thoughtfully, encouraging everyone to visit the exhibition and thanking the dedicated volunteers who contribute so much to the life of Weston Museum and our town?

Lucy Powell Portrait Lucy Powell
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I join my hon. Friend in supporting his constituents�what a great job he does as the MP for Weston-super-Mare in standing up for all the women in his constituency, as well as everybody else.