Business of the House Debate

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Department: Leader of the House
Thursday 8th May 2025

(1 day, 19 hours ago)

Commons Chamber
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Lucy Powell Portrait Lucy Powell
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I thank my hon. Friend for raising issues in Warrington. She is right that the Government have given record levels of funding to local government—£69 billion this year, I think—and are committed to restoring services and local government in places such as her constituency.

Robbie Moore Portrait Robbie Moore (Keighley and Ilkley) (Con)
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Baby Jack was just 16 months old when, on Boxing day 2022, he passed away from sudden unexplained death in childhood, which was incredibly heartbreaking. It is something that unfortunately we just do not know enough about. I want to commend Jack’s parents, Cheryl and Darren from Silsden, whom I have met. They have been fund- raising on this issue ever since that fateful day. This weekend they will be taking on their biggest challenge: cycling from Leeds to Liverpool along the canal. I hope that hon. Members across the House, including the Leader of the House, will join me in sending our thoughts to Cheryl and Darren and their eldest son Louis on their fortitude and determination, and wish them the very best of luck in their cycling challenge this weekend.

Lindsay Hoyle Portrait Mr Speaker
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I look forward to seeing them coming through Chorley.