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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 22 Jul 2025
Birmingham Bin Strikes

"I welcome the appointment of the new lead commissioner. As the Minister knows, we have had many discussions about the intervention, including at times from a place of concern. I look forward to working constructively with Tony McArdle on behalf of the citizens of Birmingham. I draw attention to my …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 22 Jul 2025
Prax Lindsey Oil Refinery

"I draw the House’s attention to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests in respect of the GMB trade union. The Minister said that he was engaging with workers. Will he set out in more detail what engagement he is undertaking with the trade unions that are those …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 22 Jul 2025
Orgreave Inquiry

"I strongly welcome the Minister’s statement and the fulfilment of that manifesto commitment and, like others, I pay tribute to the Orgreave Truth and Justice Campaign.

I am sure that Members across the House will have been disturbed by reports of the destruction of potentially relevant documents—a point that has …..."

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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 21 Jul 2025
Oral Answers to Questions

"Victoria college in my constituency is one of the relatively small number of SEND specialist further education colleges in the country. It does outstanding work. For many years, such colleges have not had access to dedicated capital grant funding. Will the Minister be so good as to look into the …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 21 Jul 2025
Victory over Japan: 80th Anniversary

"I am truly thankful to be called to speak today. In three weeks, we will remember as a nation the end of the second world war and the deliverance of peace from that bloodiest conflict. In this House, too, we remember the terrible scale and depths of human suffering, the …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 21 Jul 2025
Government Support for Ukrainians

"Has the hon. Member seen the research produced by the University of Birmingham on the experience of Ukrainian refugees in circumstances such as those he describes, particularly loss of employment and loss of tenancies? Does he agree that landlords and employers should not be acting in this way, that to …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 09 Jul 2025
Birmingham Pub Bombings

"I thank my right hon. Friend for bringing this debate to the House, and for the powerful and creditable case he is making. Does he share the concern that after 51 years, memories are fading? Documentary evidence, some of which may not be secured in the Department or the National …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 08 Jul 2025
Road and Rail Projects

"I welcome the statement, and thank the Transport Secretary for all the positive engagement that she and other Ministers have had with the midlands rail project. At the heart of those works is the upgrade of Kings Norton station in my constituency, which is critically important for the cross-city line, …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 07 Jul 2025
Actions of Iranian Regime: UK Response

"Like many Members, I have constituents who are stranded in Iran. We have all heard what the Minister has told the House this afternoon, and I know that he takes the safety of British nationals overseas extremely seriously. Will he assure the House that all practical steps are being taken …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 07 Jul 2025
Giving Every Child the Best Start in Life

"I strongly welcome the Secretary of State’s announcement. Under the Conservatives, 40 Sure Start children’s centres in Birmingham were shut down, including seven in my constituency, with devastating consequences for thousands of children who needed that support. I am so glad that Labour is taking action to turn the tide. …..."
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