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Speech in Public Bill Committees - Wed 18 Mar 2026
Representation of the People Bill (First sitting)

"Q Thank you. My question is to Ms Jones. We had many positive outcomes from the automatic registration pilot in Wales. Can you briefly tell us whether you faced any challenges, especially around concerns about adding people’s details automatically without their consent? Have you had any experienceof that?

Karen …..."

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Speech in Public Bill Committees - Wed 18 Mar 2026
Representation of the People Bill (First sitting)

"Q I want to ask a question about foreign donations. The Bill seeks to ensure that any company making political donations must be able to demonstrate that it has a genuine connection to the UK. Do you believe that that will be sufficient to prevent foreign-linked entities from donating …..."
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Speech in Public Bill Committees - Wed 18 Mar 2026
Representation of the People Bill (Second sitting)

"Q I know we touched on the question of MPs not being able to help you or locate you because the digital system we use, CaseWorker, is linked to the voter register. Maybe that is why we cannot help, but do you think that there should be a separate …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 17 Mar 2026
Meningitis Outbreak

"I thank the Secretary of State for his statement. I pay tribute to all the health leaders in Kent and the school leaders for their calm and quick actions yesterday and over the weekend. I was able to get a briefing from UKHSA yesterday morning and also was able to …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 12 Mar 2026
Business of the House

"Overgrown vegetation is impeding access to footpaths on Stansfeld Avenue and Pritchard Drive in Hawkinge in my constituency. When I made representations on behalf of local residents to the local council, I was informed that the footpaths are not registered with the town council, the district council or the county …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 02 Mar 2026
Middle East

"Iran’s reckless attacks have fuelled further regional instability, putting British people at risk along with our allies across the region. The attacks have naturally caused concern about what they mean for our own national security due to rising oil prices and the cost of living. Does the Prime Minister agree …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 24 Feb 2026
Online Harm: Child Protection

"This is an issue in which I have taken a close personal interest, because I have spent 22 years working in mental health services in the NHS. During that time, I have seen a gradual increase in mental health conditions, especially among young people. I do not want to say …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 24 Feb 2026
Online Harm: Child Protection

"Local studies show that locking away smartphones leads to students feeling that they have not been taken away. They are still able to hold on to their phones in their pockets, but they are not able to use them. I agree with my hon. Friend’s suggestion that another option is …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 23 Feb 2026
Schools White Paper: Every Child Achieving and Thriving

"In the consultation events that I held with parents, carers and teachers, the message was clear: it is crucial that SEND support starts early. I welcome what my right hon. Friend has said about that. As the proposals move forward, will she ensure that those with lived experience of the …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 03 Feb 2026
Transport in the South-East

"I congratulate the hon. Member for Chichester (Jess Brown-Fuller) on securing this very important debate. It would not be a debate about transport in our region if I did not use it to mention international rail services returning to Ashford International station. Last month was the 30th anniversary of the …..."
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