LabourMP for Redditch
“Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. Can I thank the Minister for his statement? Can I also thank for him, thank him for delivering the option. Supported by five out of seven councils in Worcestershire, including the conservative leaders of Wyc…”
“Thank you, Mr. Speaker. And can I congratulate my honourable Friend for securing this urgent question and the Minister for his answer and the government's bold action. Redditch manufacturers rely on British Steel and, to be frank, want more…”
“6. What progress she has made on the midlands rail hub.…”
“Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. Can I congratulate the Minister on securing this deal? The sixth deal from his department. Not bad for a government made up of public sector workers as derided by the frontbench opposite. But I was intereste…”
“Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. I congratulate my honourable Friend for securing this debate, and I declare an interest as a chair of the all parliamentary group for packaging and the circular economy. Like her, I have engaged extensively …”
“13. What support is available for bereaved families through the benefits system.…”
“My honourable Friend the Member for Stafford (Leigh Ingham) has stolen my thunder by speaking about towns, for which I will never forgive her! [ Laughter. ] I thank my honourable Friend the Member for Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West We…”
“I seek the guidance of the Leader of the House. David, a constituent of mine, has raised serious concerns about the handling of a deeply distressing paternity case involving a child who was taken out of the country and was later confirmed t…”
“I thank the Minister for her response, and for her reassurance that this inquiry will have the powers to go wherever and to whomever it needs to get the answers for families in Redditch and other areas affected by these heinous crimes. When…”
“My honourable Friend is giving a passionate articulation of the frustration felt by many of us outside non-metropolitan areas. We feel that frustration greatly in Redditch, where we are south of the West Midlands combined authority border. …”
“I fully support the need to buy British, but companies such as Springmasters, KM Products and Accurate Laser Cutting Ltd—all of which are based in Redditch—cannot source the grade and size of steel required for their machines entirely from …”
“5. What assessment she has made of the potential impact of increases in defence spending on Wales.…”
“I congratulate my right honourable and gallant Friend on his new role. In and out of uniform, he has dedicated his life to this country, and we are grateful to be sitting behind him. May I pay tribute to the brave men and women who executed…”
“Hundreds of parents and young people in Redditch have contacted me regarding the Government’s consultation. Many of them will welcome today’s announcement as a critical step to protect our children and end the unfettered social media experi…”
“The Minister will know that Redditch is home to many businesses that proudly support our armed forces. I think he may have touched on this in his previous answer, but can he confirm that when the Prime Minister goes to the NATO summit next …”
“I thank the Secretary of State for his response, and I thank the right honourable Member for Belfast East (Gavin Robinson) for asking this urgent question. As a member of the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee, I have visited Belfast on sev…”
“The honourable Member is making an excellent speech, and I want to reiterate his point. I have an extraordinary situation in Worcestershire, where many of my housing officers are not in the borough or even in the region that they serve. I f…”
“I congratulate the honourable Member for Mid Dorset and North Poole (Vikki Slade) on securing this debate. This is one of those occasions where I do not have a written speech from my staff. Most MPs, I suspect, use some sort of casework sys…”
“I thank my honourable Friend for her Committee’s work on this important issue. It is one of the most comprehensive reports I have read and many elements of it are heartbreaking. I declare an interest as a member of the all-party parliamenta…”
“I congratulate my honourable Friend and his Committee on their important and timely report, on an issue that we know all too well in Redditch from our new fire and police hub. What we found reflects the report’s findings. Large-scale contam…”
“My constituent Kevin has to travel between Redditch, Gloucester and Cheltenham for chemotherapy and operations following a diagnosis of oesophageal cancer. He has been told that he does not qualify for hospital transport as he is not in a w…”
“I congratulate my honourable Friend the Member for Stafford (Leigh Ingham) on securing this important urgent question, and I thank the Minister for his statement. Businesses in my constituency—a manufacturing town—strongly welcome this new …”
“I thank the Minister for the contents of his statement and for the diligence of his work with Sir Brian Langstaff and the victims to ensure that the inquiry’s recommendations have been delivered. Noting the incredible damage that has been d…”
“Will my honourable Friend give way?…”
“I am sure the Leader of the House will remember with regret that he was unable to join me and Gareth Gates in switching on the Christmas lights in Redditch last year. It will not surprise him that Redditch has launched its own town of cultu…”
“I am always happy to be last on an announcement such as this. The businesses and young people in my constituency strongly welcome what the Secretary of State has announced today. As I listened to those on the Opposition Front Bench, I was r…”
“I reiterate the thanks to the Foreign Secretary for reconfirming that Britain will make independent foreign policy decisions in the interests of our own people. Many of my constituents are still stuck in countries in the middle east and the…”
“My constituent Bethany is 27. She has spent time in various residential care units and with at-home support provided by Worcestershire county council. During that time, she has experienced unexplained injuries and neglect, resulting in heal…”
“8. What steps he is taking to help improve the private rented sector for tenants.…”
“12. What recent progress he has made on the implementation of single worker status.…”
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