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Michael Payne

Michael Payne

LabourMP for Gedling

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Urgent question: GP Contract

“I recently met those from Stenhouse medical practice in Arnold. They talked to me about the need to invest in primary care to alleviate pressure on our hospitals. May I take this opportunity to thank all GPs and GP staff across Gedling? Wil…”

Urgent question

Urgent question: Strait of Hormuz

“The Minister will be aware that alongside the escalation of closing the strait, the repressive regime in Iran continues to target female activists relentlessly. Will he ensure that the work being spearheaded by the Foreign Secretary in the …”

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Business of the House

“In communities such as Netherfield and Daybrook in my constituency, there has been an unchecked rise in the number of houses in multiple occupation, which is undermining community cohesion and local services, and affecting housing availabil…”

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Business of the House

“I recently had the pleasure of visiting Arnold u3a, which is brilliantly chaired by Hazel Ward and provides excellent activities for more than 500 members. Will the Leader of the House join me in congratulating all the u3a groups across Ged…”

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Baby Loss

“I rise, in Baby Loss Awareness Week, to pay tribute to the far too many families in Gedling and Nottinghamshire who have suffered the devastating loss of their babies in circumstances that were entirely avoidable. They placed their trust in…”

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Business of the House

“I welcome my right honourable Friend the Leader of the House to his place. I recently had the privilege of visiting Lambley reed pond. Will my right honourable Friend join me in thanking and paying tribute to Bonnie Bramwell and all those o…”

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Business of the House

“Will my right honourable Friend join me in thanking Tina Simpson and her team at the Loco Centre in Netherfield, as well as Nathan Kenney and Mapperley All Stars, for their brilliant work this summer in delivering the holiday activities and…”

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Hospitality Sector

“The hospitality businesses across Gedling are more than just places to eat and drink; they are the backbone of our community and the beating heart of our high streets. From Carlton to Arnold, Mapperley to Netherfield and Burton Joyce to Bes…”

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Police Grant Report

“I associate myself with the remarks of my right honourable Friend the Minister on the tragic loss of Harvey Willgoose, and extend my deepest condolences to his family. I also thank Chief Constable Kate Meynell and all her police officers an…”

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Infected Blood Inquiry

“It is the honour of my life to speak for the first time in this House as the Member of Parliament for my home town of Gedling. To be given the opportunity to represent my neighbours and the place I am proud to call home in the greatest demo…”

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