Questions
Oral questions: Transport
“2. What plans her Department has for improving transport connectivity in Runcorn and Helsby constituency.…”
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Sarah Pochin
Reform UKMP for Runcorn and Helsby
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Questions
Urgent question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if she will make a statement on whether the Government is planning to change the law to deport Rochdale grooming gang leader, Shabir Ahmed.
“I'm grateful for that question on the purpose of this case. The sentence this that this heinous individual received had an auto release at two thirds of it, which means that legally he can't be detained anymore. But as I say, the license co…”
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Debate
Backbench Business: Access to further education
“the Labour manifesto committed to in bringing an end to the feudal leasehold system.…”
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Statement
Ministerial statement: Historic Forced Adoption
“Sarah Jane. Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. My own mother was pressurised into giving up her baby for adoption, and this was handled by the church. I only found out after her death. She carried her secret to her grave. When I found out, I …”
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Adjournment
Adjournment: Impact of extended producer responsibility on packaging manufacturers
“Thank you very much. Thank you, Madam Speaker. In my constituency, I also have a phenomenal glass manufacturer called Nserc. They have three sites across the UK employing over 2000 people. They are unfairly penalised by this tax because the…”
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Statement
Ministerial statement: Pathways Study: Puberty Suppression
“The Secretary of State has said that no child subject to safeguarding concerns will be considered for participation in the trial. Can he confirm, therefore, that no already vulnerable children currently in the care system will be accepted o…”
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Urgent question
Urgent question: Defence Investment Plan
“I have been told from a reliable source that our Prime Minister, in stark contrast to all other previous modern-day Prime Ministers, has never visited our special forces’ headquarters in Hereford. Is that a reflection of how low down defenc…”
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Debate
Business of the House
“During a recent visit to DHL in my constituency, I heard yet again about the growing financial burden of the Merseyflow bridge tolls on those travelling to work. DHL wants to expand its operation in Runcorn and double its workforce, but it …”
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Urgent question
Urgent question: Costs for Motorists
“Does the Minister agree that one of the Government’s main responsibilities is to provide energy security for its citizens? As a nation resplendent with our own resources, why will this Government not issue more licences to drill in the Nort…”
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Questions
Oral questions: Business and Trade
“In my constituency, I have one of the last remaining chlorine production sites, Vynova. On a recent visit, I was told that its future is uncertain because of production costs—it is a highly energy-intensive industry. Does the Minister agree…”
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Questions
Oral questions: Justice
“20. What assessment he has made of the potential impact of restricting the right to trial by jury in some circumstances on levels of public confidence in the criminal justice system.…”
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Statement
Ministerial statement: Youth Justice
“In my 20 years’ experience in the courts, I have watched young people’s attitude change: there is no respect for the courts when they walk into the courtroom, and no fear of the police. Prison—or young offenders institution—sentences are no…”
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Questions
Prime Minister's Question Time
“Every day that the Prime Minister fails to act on or even acknowledge Pakistani grooming gangs that rape and torture vulnerable white girls, more victims continue to suffer. Instead of spending his energy forcing friends of paedophiles into…”
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Statement
Ministerial statement: Knife Crime
“While I of course welcome the statement and any attempt to reduce and tackle knife crime, does the Minister not agree that without saturation stop and search, and without immediate custody of anyone found in possession of a knife without a …”
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Questions
Oral questions: Housing, Communities and Local Government
“17. What steps his Department is taking to help ensure that housing associations improve the quality of social housing.…”
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Legislation
Courts and Tribunals Bill
“I speak today in favour of the reasoned amendment standing in the names of Reform UK MPs. Although it has not been selected for debate, I would like to draw honourable Members’ attention to the wording, particularly where it says that “the …”
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Legislation
Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill
“Although the reasoned amendment tabled by my Reform UK colleagues and myself has not been selected, I would still like to speak to the contents of that important amendment. Scrapping the two-child benefit limit does nothing to help hard-wor…”
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Questions
Oral questions: Justice
“Will the Deputy Prime Minister join me in congratulating Cheshire police, led by the exceptional Chief Constable Mark Roberts, on its well-executed Operation Crossbow, which I witnessed yesterday? More than 40 perpetrators of domestic viole…”
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Legislation
Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill
“I recently spoke to a doctor in my constituency who was concerned about resident doctors going abroad to get a training place in their chosen specialty. We in Reform welcome this Bill. Can the Secretary of State make a commitment that we wi…”
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Debate
Northern Ireland Troubles: Legacy and Reconciliation
“This remedial order is just another step by this Government towards repealing and overriding the previous Government’s legacy Act. This Government, the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, the Prime Minister and the Attorney General, Lo…”
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Statement
Ministerial statement: Mobile Phones and Social Media: Use by Children
“Will the Secretary of State confirm to the House that the Government have no intention of introducing criminal sanctions against parents or guardians of children who access social media through parental accounts?…”
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Urgent question
Urgent question: Proposed Chinese Embassy
“The Minister stated several times that national security is a priority for this Government, so why are they letting a hostile state that wants to sabotage and spy on us into the very heart of Government?…”
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Urgent question
Urgent question: Local Elections: Cancellation
“Last year, a junior Housing Minister, the honourable Member for Peckham (Miatta Fahnbulleh), stood at the Dispatch Box and said that “local council elections are happening in 2026. We are cracking on with it”. —[ Official Report , 4 Decembe…”
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Urgent question
Urgent question: Iran: Protests
“Given the horrific scenes of pro-democracy protesters being attacked by the police in London over the weekend, what steps will the Minister take to ensure that peaceful protest can take place in this country?…”
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Urgent question
Urgent question: Digital ID
“Does the Minister accept that announcing mandatory digital ID, only to then retreat to voluntary digital ID, has merely created an expensive and chaotic shambles? Will he rule out unequivocally that this retreat is not a trojan horse for co…”
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Statement
Ministerial statement: Northern Powerhouse Rail
“As a north-west MP, I of course welcome all efforts to improve connectivity across the north for my constituents, but the devil is always in the detail. I have looked at the Liverpool to Manchester proposals, and the journey would actually …”
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Statement
Ministerial statement: Iran
“We join the Foreign Secretary in her support for the brave Iranian protesters standing up against this brutal regime. Will she confirm that if the United States does take targeted military action, she will join us in supporting it in that a…”
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Statement
Ministerial statement: Social Media: Non-consensual Sexual Deepfakes
“Given the devastating harm caused by non-consensual sexual deepfakes and the reality that the Online Safety Act is ineffective against international social media platforms, how will the Secretary of State ensure the immediate removal of thi…”
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Debate
Business of the House
“While Reform UK welcomed the Foreign Secretary’s update to the House on Monday regarding el-Fattah, will the Government give consideration to allocating time for debate on my presentation Bill, introduced yesterday, which addresses the nati…”
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Questions
Oral questions: Transport
“17. What recent assessment she has made of the adequacy of public transport services in the Runcorn and Helsby constituency.…”
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