PMQs

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I welcome the hon. Member for South Thanet back and wish him well in his duties. I associate myself with the PM's remarks. My Wellingborough constituency is one of England's dental deserts according to a report from May 2022 by the Association of Dental Groups. Despite welcoming the Prime Minister's grand scheme to send dental vans, months later it has been U-turned because there are not enough vans. Why can he not address this issue seriously?

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Today's news on inflation is good for consumers and capital projects like the investment in St Helier Hospital and building a second hospital in my constituency, protecting A&E and maternity services. Given this good news, will the PM recommit to working with the NHS in my area to build that second hospital and improve St Helier Hospital? Does he agree we need a strong economy for a strong NHS?

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I welcome Figen Murray from the Gallery who lost her son Martyn seven years ago today in the Manchester Arena attack. We remember everybody who was lost in that awful attack. The infected blood scandal reflects a profound failure across almost every part of the British state. In apologies and compensation, this House was united; however, we have too many times heard similar sentiments from both sides. Does the PM agree that real progress only happens if we tackle lack of openness, transparency and candour identified by Sir Brian Langstaff?

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The infected blood scandal is shocking and familiar: concerns raised and ignored; reports written but not acted on; victims and families campaigning for years just to be heard. I want to focus on the duty of candour that has been a failing in scandals like Grenfell, Horizon, Hillsborough, and now the infected blood scandal. The Government have called for evidence on the duty of candour in health, but this should apply across public servants across the board. Does the PM agree it is time to enshrine the duty of candour in law?

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I understand that the Prime Minister wants to look at the recommendations in detail and to come back to them in due course, but we cannot look away on this duty of candour. Can I ask the Prime Minister at least to expand the call for evidence on the duty of candour beyond health? We owe it to the victims of Hillsborough and Horizon to work across the House to establish a far-reaching and binding duty of candour as quickly as possible.

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In his report, Sir Brian identified a number of individual failures, even cover-ups, but alongside that he also found equally important and harder to reach institutional and cultural failings. The NHS does a remarkable job every day, but those failings are indefensible. Does the Prime Minister agree that the very culture of the NHS needs to change?

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We need reform. I saw at first hand how important reform is during my time running the Crown Prosecution Service, but I also saw how hard it is, particularly on cultural issues. It requires brave and difficult decisions. Eleven years ago, as Health Secretary, the now Chancellor said: 'The era of gagging NHS staff from raising their real worries about patient care must come to an end.' Eleven years on from that and 10 months on from the Lucy Letby case, there are still clear examples of NHS managers still gagging staff and then being moved on, instead of being moved out. Will the Prime Minister now commit to ensuring that those who gag and silence whistleblowers will no longer be able to work in the NHS?

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Sir Brian's report is a victory for all those campaigners and victims who fought so hard for this moment, including my right hon. Friend the Member for Kingston upon Hull North (Dame Diana Johnson), but it is also one of profound pain, anger and sadness for so many. There is a chance for us to make real progress on this issue and we must do that with victims in mind. Given the degree of cross-party consensus that we have already seen on apologies and compensation, and given the Government's promise to ensure compensation by the end of the year, will the Prime Minister also now promise to deliver on all the recommendations in the same timeframe, by the end of the year?

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In 1997, the public voted in what they were told would be a sort of continuity Conservative Government—the same policies, but with different faces. Instead what they got was record immigration, constitutional vandalism and a broken economy. Does the Prime Minister agree that, with the economy now roaring back to life under a Conservative Government, the last thing we need is a return to the failed Labour recipe of high taxes, open borders and employment laws that destroy jobs?

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Mr Speaker, speculation is rife, so I think the public deserve a clear answer to a simple question. Does the Prime Minister intend to call a summer general election, or is he feart?

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I was taken aback this week when a former Prime Minister spoke some sense. Alas, it was, indeed, David Cameron. What he said in relation to graduate route visas was that if any restrictions were implemented, it would lead to job losses, university closures and a reduction in research. Universities Scotland outlines that £5 billion of economic value is at risk. So, may I ask the Prime Minister: does he agree with the Foreign Secretary?

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On the Welsh borders, we are incredibly proud of the Veterans' Orthopaedic Centre at the Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital in north Shropshire, which treats veterans not only locally, including from my constituency of Clwyd South, but from across Britain. Will the Prime Minister help resolve the centre's current funding crisis, caused by changes in the NHS funding formula last year?

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I also join others in remembering all the victims of the bombing at the Manchester Arena. Amanda claimed carer's allowance when caring for her mother, but the Department for Work and Pensions is now hounding her to pay back £1,200. Karina, whose daughter requires round-the-clock care, has been hit by a bill for £11,000. Victoria is being forced to pay back £100 a month.

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I, too, welcome back my hon. Friend the Member for South Thanet (Craig Mackinlay). The £8 billion made available by the Government for the repair of roads and potholes is very welcome; however, some local authorities, such as Cambridgeshire County Council and Peterborough City Council, which serve my constituency, sometimes use inferior material, so the works need to be done again in a few months' time. That is an issue that applies to many constituencies across the country.

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I received an email calling me 'fucking parasite', 'rat', and 'piece of shit'. This was in response to challenging the appropriateness of US citizen Michael Franzese advocating for misogynists. Will the Prime Minister extend hate preacher bans to include misogynists?

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My constituents are promised a new hospital but may have to travel up to 30 miles for some treatments if St Peter's Hospital closes. Will Ministers tell the ICB to withdraw this proposal and commission an independent assessment?

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My constituent applied to move from her council home due to stair-related pain and waits for an operation. She has become progressively worse and feels forgotten. Does PM agree his Government are failing, and Labour will bring down waiting lists?

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Forty years ago, Mrs Thatcher said high inflation destroys industry, jobs, and savings. Does PM agree that this is true today? What assessment does he make of the economic announcement for Gedling constituents?

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Chief Medical Officer highlighted the problems of untreated sewage in rivers and seas. Water firms are asking for bills to rise by up to 91%. Can PM tell me why his Government allow companies to damage waterways, make profits, and harm people's health?

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The NHS needs to be innovative. I welcome the recent announcement on AI for radiotherapy delivery. Will PM commit to going further and faster with AI and medtech across the NHS, benefiting patients and clinicians?

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In my Streatham constituency, child poverty is extremely high, with absolute poverty among children rising by its highest rate in 30 years and a quarter of all children living below the poverty line. Two thirds of UK children in poverty live in families where at least one parent works. Does the Prime Minister have any plans to restore the child poverty unit or address calls for universal free school meals?

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Inflation has reduced, which is a positive development. What assessment does the Prime Minister have on how this will help businesses and families with their costs?

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Approval of Harland & Wolff's export development guarantee is crucial for consolidating progress. Will the Prime Minister ensure this approval is achieved?

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Will the Prime Minister join me in thanking the team at HRI for opening a new A&E unit and welcome the recruited doctors and nurses? Also, does he agree that this shows delivery for constituents in the Holme and Colne valleys and Lindley?

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Will the Prime Minister uphold international law, drop the nonsense about robust licensing systems, and end arms sales to Israel? If the ICC issues arrest warrants, will he ensure those individuals are arrested upon entering the UK?

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Thank you, Mr Speaker. First, I thank you, Mr Speaker, for being there for me and for coming to visit. The other person in this Chamber I would like to thank is the Prime Minister, who has been with me throughout. To me, that shows the true depth of the character of the Prime Minister, and I thank him for that. There is a question here. Prime Minister, can we please ensure that we embed recognition of early signs of sepsis? It would not have worked for me—mine was too quick and too sudden—but many people do get a few days. If we can stop somebody from ending up like this, I would say that that is a job well done. I would also like to impress upon Health Ministers the importance of allowing the provision of appropriate prosthetics, particularly for multi-limb amputees, at the right time.