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Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 21 Oct 2025
Local Government Funding: North-west England

"I beg to move,

That this House has considered funding for local government in the North West.

It is an honour to serve under your chairship, Mr Turner. I thank the Minister for being here today.

I will start by reading the words of Stuart, who lives in my Cheadle …..."

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Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 21 Oct 2025
Local Government Funding: North-west England

"I completely agree. There has to be a two-way dialogue, in which the Government talk and work with local government to work out the challenges that need to be fixed.

The Local Government Association reports that 29 councils needed exceptional financial support in 2025-26 to set a balanced budget. That …..."

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Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 21 Oct 2025
Local Government Funding: North-west England

"I completely agree. The point, when it comes to social care, is political will. All parties have talked about the importance of social care and of getting the funding right. There is no need to wait for three years; we should indeed crack on.

Regional growth drives national growth. If …..."

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Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 21 Oct 2025
Local Government Funding: North-west England

"I thank the hon. Member for that intervention and agree completely that council tax is regressive, impacting the poorest in our communities. All parties should commit to finding a new way forward to reform it.

Councillors and council staff do not want to raise council tax. The public, already squeezed …..."

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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 21 Oct 2025
Oral Answers to Questions

"T2. Moya Cole, in Heald Green, is a shining example of a hospice that does fantastic work in a very tough economic situation, but it should not have to rely on coffee mornings and jumble sales to fund its most essential services. Liberal Democrat research findings show that almost a …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 20 Oct 2025
Oral Answers to Questions

"3. What steps her Department is taking to help improve the special educational needs and disabilities system in Cheadle. ..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 20 Oct 2025
Oral Answers to Questions

"Paul and Ellie are children with special educational needs in a primary school in Bramhall. Their parents, like many across Cheadle, have reached out to me for help. Their SEND provision has been suddenly taken away. Paul and Ellie’s parents are now considering withdrawing them from mainstream schooling. Parentkind research …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 14 Oct 2025
Oral Answers to Questions

"3. What steps his Department is taking to tackle fuel poverty in Greater Manchester. ..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 14 Oct 2025
Oral Answers to Questions

"According to National Energy Action, adults in the north are more likely to ration their energy this winter, and in my constituency almost 8,000 people are in fuel poverty and at risk of poor living conditions, illness and suffering. A balance must be struck to deliver both clean heating and …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 13 Oct 2025
Oral Answers to Questions

"13. What steps he plans to take to ensure that new housing developments in Cheadle constituency have adequate access to infrastructure. ..."
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