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Speech in Westminster Hall - Thu 26 Mar 2026
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and Craniocervical Instability

"It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms Furniss. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Cannock Chase (Josh Newbury) on securing this important debate.

Over recent years, I have been contacted by a number of constituents with EDS, many of whom have severe health issues because …..."

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Speech in Westminster Hall - Thu 26 Mar 2026
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and Craniocervical Instability

"I will of course join the hon. Member in that, as he will hear at the conclusion of my speech.

Because of those delays in diagnosis and the lack of early management, patients are deteriorating more quickly and ending up on neurosurgery waiting lists, when much more could have been …..."

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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 19 Mar 2026
Pre-1997 Pensions: Discretionary Increases

"I congratulate my hon. Friend and constituency neighbour on securing this debate and raising this issue. He will have constituents, as I do, who have been writing to us on this issue and feel very strongly that an injustice has been done...."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 19 Mar 2026
Pre-1997 Pensions: Discretionary Increases

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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 19 Mar 2026
Online Harms

"I congratulate the hon. Member for St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire (Ian Sollom) on securing the debate and I thank the Backbench Business Committee for granting it.

Facing harm online is one of the biggest struggles that our young people face daily, from toxic influencers trying to push a certain …..."

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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 11 Mar 2026
Royal Mail: Universal Service Obligation

"I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Blyth and Ashington (Ian Lavery) for asking this urgent question because, as he will know, too many constituents are suffering this situation. When this first started, I asked Royal Mail why it was happening. I got polite replies, but frankly, at this …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 09 Mar 2026
Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill

"Will the shadow Secretary of State give way?..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 05 Mar 2026
Business of the House

"Earlier this morning, I joined Samaritans at Waterloo station for the launch of its “Small Talk Saves Lives” campaign, which encourages people to start simple conversations with those who look as though they may be in distress. Can we have a debate in Government time on the importance of mental …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 26 Feb 2026
Business of the House

"Transform Trade is a remarkable charity that promotes Fairtrade produce and supports producers and workers across the world, ensuring that trade is fair and respects both people and the planet. Founded in Gateshead as Traidcraft in 1986, the organisation will this year celebrate its 40th anniversary of campaigning for a …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 05 Feb 2026
Road Safety

"I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Shipley (Anna Dixon) on securing this important debate and thank the Backbench Business Committee for allowing it. With over 1,624 people killed in collisions on our roads in 2023, something simply needs to change, and today that has come to the forefront.

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