"It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Twigg. The wider context of the Rosebank decision is clear and cannot be stated firmly enough. The route to a clean, secure and affordable future lies in renewable energy, not in more drilling of oil and gas. I commend the …..." Laura Kyrke-Smith - View Speech
"T9. Whether it is pubs like the Rockwood and Craftyard, cafés like Darlington’s or restaurants like Kuzzu, small businesses are the backbone of our economy in Aylesbury and the villages and the heart of our community. For many years it has been tough for them, but we are starting to …..." Laura Kyrke-Smith - View Speech
"Much of the discussion on the Budget has focused on the national level, and rightly so, but for my constituents the true test is whether life in Aylesbury and the villages feels any different—whether decisions in the Budget translate into thriving local businesses, stronger communities and more confidence in our …..." Laura Kyrke-Smith - View Speech
"I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Wrexham (Andrew Ranger) on securing this debate. Across my constituency of Aylesbury and the villages, there is no shortage of talent or ambition among our young people. What they lack is opportunity, confidence and sustained trust and support. I will share three …..." Laura Kyrke-Smith - View Speech
"It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Sir Roger. I would like to declare an interest: a family member of mine is employed by Smartphone Free Childhood.
I speak today not just as a politician, but as a parent. My children are not yet old enough to be …..." Laura Kyrke-Smith - View Speech
"T6. I spoke to one of my constituents, originally from Zimbabwe, about the Government’s proposed immigration reforms. She works two jobs caring for elderly residents while also raising her two kids as a single mum. She does not yet have indefinite leave to remain, and she said to me:“I am …..." Laura Kyrke-Smith - View Speech
"Whether the threat is from Russia, Iran or rogue AI agents, keeping our country safe is the precondition for growth and progress here at home. Protecting ourselves means protecting the critical national infrastructure on which our constituents’ lives depend, whether that is our banking systems, road and rail networks, or …..." Laura Kyrke-Smith - View Speech
"Earlier this week, the Prime Minister spoke in this Chamber about the threat that misinformation and disinformation pose to our democracy. Trusted local media is vital to countering the false information that is out there, yet our local media outlets are struggling to stay afloat. That includes Bucks Radio in …..." Laura Kyrke-Smith - View Speech
"It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Turner. I thank my colleague and neighbour, my hon. Friend the Member for Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard (Alex Mayer), for securing this important debate.
In Aylesbury and across the country, transport is not just about moving people from one place …..." Laura Kyrke-Smith - View Speech