Prime Minister

Raised concerns about fire and rehire practices and asked if employment law could be devolved to Holyrood.

Asked the Prime Minister to meet him urgently regarding HS2 and its impact on job creation in the east midlands, specifically for the Toton hub project.

Congratulated the Prime Minister on his marriage to Carrie Symonds, expressed sympathy over a terror attack in Canada, criticised the Government's education catch-up plan as inadequate compared to international standards, questioned why Kevan Collins' recommendations were not fully funded.

The Prime Minister highlighted the UK's role in distributing vaccines globally, particularly mentioning the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine. He also defended the Government's decision to cut overseas aid and emphasised that the British people have supported these decisions.

Mr Starmer criticised the Prime Minister for cutting international aid, arguing that it is essential for global leadership on vaccine distribution and peace processes. He urged the Prime Minister to use the G7 summit to push for a renewed Middle East peace process.

The Speaker, Mr Lindsay Hoyle, made humorous remarks about Felicity Buchan and other MPs in his capacity as Chair of the debate.

Ms Buchan congratulated her Government on its environmental policies and praised the green grant for decarbonising social rented homes in her constituency, particularly the Lancaster West estate.

Mr Blackford criticised the Prime Minister's decision to cut international aid during a pandemic. He urged for a vote on the issue and highlighted the moral and legal responsibilities of the Government towards global health.

Mr Blackford continued to press the Prime Minister about his stance on international aid cuts during a pandemic. He emphasised that every Member of Parliament had committed to maintaining 0.7% of national income for overseas development assistance.

Mr Benton welcomed the Education Secretary's plans to provide tutoring support to children who have fallen behind due to pandemic disruptions, asking the Prime Minister to confirm that this was part of a wider plan to ensure no child is left behind.

Mr Eastwood questioned why the Government prioritised trade deals with Australia over reducing checks in the Irish Sea, which affects Northern Ireland's concerns about access to goods from the rest of the UK.

Mr Hollinrake suggested that the Prime Minister could turbocharge his First Homes policy by establishing a national land commission to facilitate more discounted home purchases for key workers and local first-time buyers.

Mr Sheerman questioned when the public would see genuine signs of 'levelling up' in the country, citing concerns over the complexity and feasibility of implementing such a strategy effectively.

The Prime Minister responded to various questions, emphasising the government's £640 billion investment programme in roads, schools, hospitals and policing aimed at levelling up across the country. He also discussed the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill which introduces a new criminal offence for unauthorised encampments causing significant damage or distress.

Clarke-Smith asked about measures to prevent illegal encampments and the subsequent clean-up costs borne by local taxpayers, as well as efforts to restore residents' sense of control over trespassing.

Hamilton highlighted cases where elderly constituents with dementia were married off by individuals who then inherited their estates due to revoked wills, urging the Prime Minister to address this form of exploitation.

Jones supported Lord Frost's negotiating style regarding the Northern Ireland protocol and urged for a more pragmatic approach from the European Union.

Gwynne questioned why the Prime Minister continues to experience resignations among his advisers, expressing concern over ethics, standards, international law compliance, and funding for children's education.

May called on the Prime Minister to urgently review the legal ramifications of a recent judgment concerning the Hillsborough disaster, highlighting ongoing injustice faced by victims' families.

Grant raised concerns over investment scams involving Blackmore Bond plc, which took £46 million from small investors and left them facing significant financial losses due to inadequate regulatory oversight.

Amess advocated for an apology regarding the historical practice of forced adoption during the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s, which affected a million and a half ladies who were compelled to give up their babies.

Lavery criticised the Government's catch-up funding for being insufficient in addressing learning loss during the pandemic, particularly in regions like the north-east of England.

Richards thanked Giani Singh and his team at Sikh Helpline UK for their community support services and wished them success with an upcoming charity bike ride from Edinburgh to West Bromwich.

Edwards expressed concern that the UK's trade deal with Australia could negatively impact industries such as agriculture, steel manufacturing, and fishing, citing examples of previous betrayals following Brexit.

Coutinho sought clarification on traffic commissioner powers to balance local business growth with resident safety concerns regarding heavy goods vehicle movements in her constituency.

The MP criticised the Prime Minister's lack of action in supporting South Tyneside District Hospital, despite his rhetoric about NHS funding. She presented a petition signed by over 40,000 constituents against proposed cuts and urged him to help save her hospital.

The MP celebrated the announcement of £25 million investment in Redcar town centre for new water sports facilities and an indoor activity centre. He invited the Prime Minister to visit Redcar, promising a lemon top treat, as part of efforts to level up his constituency.