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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 14 Jul 2025
Future of the Post Office

"I thank the Minister for advance sight of his statement. The Liberal Democrats welcome today’s announcement about putting local post offices on a more sustainable footing.

Post offices are an important part of our communities, providing a number of critical services on our local high streets, from community banking and …..."

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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 14 Jul 2025
Oral Answers to Questions

"I and my Liberal Democrat colleagues welcome the provisions in the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill, which recognise that first past the post is an unrepresentative electoral system. That is a welcome first step—although we would prefer alternative voting for mayoral elections—but if the Government admit that first past …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 14 Jul 2025
Oral Answers to Questions

"T1. If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities...."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 10 Jul 2025
Oral Answers to Questions

"The Government recently announced a number of measures to reform the civil service, including cutting up to 10,000 jobs and relocating thousands of roles across the country. These reforms are vast in scope and could have a significant impact on public services, but the Government do not seem particularly interested …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Thu 10 Jul 2025
London’s National Economic Contribution

"It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Western. I thank the hon. Member for Kensington and Bayswater (Joe Powell) for securing this important debate. London is an economic powerhouse, which generates revenue for the entire country. The capital city’s contribution to the economy is nearly 25% of …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Thu 10 Jul 2025
London’s National Economic Contribution

"I thank the hon. Lady for making that point. She is exactly right. Housing costs in London are far above the average for the UK as a whole. The average Londoner has to pay these costs out of an income level that is on average higher than across the country …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 10 Jul 2025
Oral Answers to Questions

"A few months ago, this Government reached a small but welcome trade agreement with the EU—our largest trading partner—and just this week, Members of this House heard from the President of France, Emmanuel Macron, about the closeness of the relationship between the UK and France. It was the first state …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 08 Jul 2025
Government Resilience Action Plan

"I thank the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster for advance sight of the statement. The world is now less stable and more insecure than at any time since the cold war. Consequently, the Government must ensure that the British people and the United Kingdom are prepared in the event …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 08 Jul 2025
Post Office Horizon Inquiry: Volume 1

"I thank the Minister for giving me advance sight of his statement. The Horizon scandal was an appalling miscarriage of justice, and today’s report highlights the extent of the human suffering that it has caused. Reading the stories of some of the victims in this report was truly heartbreaking, and …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 01 Jul 2025
Parental Leave Review

"I thank the Minister for advance sight of the statement. The Liberal Democrats welcome the Government’s commitment to the much-needed review on parental leave. Every child deserves the best possible start in life and the opportunity to flourish, no matter their background or personal circumstances. Too often, parents struggle on …..."
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