PMQs

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I echo the sympathies expressed by the Prime Minister for recent bereavements. Corruption appears to be endemic in British political parties' donations, with allegations of embezzlement and favouritism towards opponents. Will the Prime Minister commit to restoring public faith in democracy by capping all political donations?

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I am proud of Labour's action to bring Greater Thameslink Railway, Southern, and Gatwick Express into public ownership. The previous Government shelved plans for the East Croydon station improvement scheme. Will the Prime Minister look again at this scheme and support my campaign? Does he agree that by bringing railways back into public hands, we are getting back on track?

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I express condolences regarding recent tragic events. The welfare bill has risen by £20 billion since this Government took office. Why was there no welfare reform Bill in the King's Speech?

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We need to reduce the welfare bill. The Prime Minister complains about the shadow Chancellor, but the bill rose due to pandemic spending even then. Why is there no welfare reform Bill? Is he going to cut the benefits bill?

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We must bring down the benefits bill. The Prime Minister criticises the shadow Chancellor but the increase was due to pandemic spending. Is he going to cut the benefits bill?

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None of the proposed welfare reforms will cut the bill. Despite the opportunity to implement changes, the Government U-turned last year and abandoned plans to reduce benefits due to internal pressure from MPs. Does the Prime Minister acknowledge losing authority over his party because they oppose benefit reductions?

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Tony Blair suggested Labour should consider working with Conservatives on welfare reforms. I repeat this offer now: will the Prime Minister be ready to cooperate?

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The Prime Minister lacks the votes for reform due to opposition within his party. There is no genuine solution, as benefits increase while taxes and employment rates decline. The real issue is that Labour will always seek ways to tax more to fund benefits.

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Residents of 97 homes have been evacuated due to ground movement in Coalsnaughton. An MRA investigation will determine responsibility but my constituents need immediate support. Will the Prime Minister commit to working with the Scottish Government and Clackmannanshire council for a fair resolution?

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The murder of Henry Nowak was an evil crime made worse by the lies of the killer and the police response. Outside court, his father called for knife crime to be treated as a national emergency. Does the Prime Minister agree that victims deserve a politics where we solve these problems together?

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Does the Prime Minister agree that unless he changes course, he will be remembered for being neither radical nor sensible?

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Will the PM join me in paying tribute to Henry's family? Will he also call for recognition of the mistakes made by the police?

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Will the Prime Minister take action to end two-tier policing where different ethnic groups are treated differently by the police?

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Will the Prime Minister commit to raising the matter of Holly's case with his French counterparts at the highest level?

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Welsh voters have chosen a Plaid Cymru Government focused on fairness and hope, demanding funding recovery from High Speed 2, a fair financial arrangement for Wales, and enhanced governance over its natural resources. Will the Prime Minister consider moving towards action that fulfills the democratic aspirations of Welsh citizens?

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My constituents are concerned about clarity on future Kent and Medway NHS funding following a distressing case of memory loss brought to my attention by a constituent in Wouldham. What can be done to ensure this clarity, especially concerning the leader of Reform UK who has called for an insurance-based system for our NHS?

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Tom Kerridge and UKHospitality have started a 'VAT's the Problem' campaign highlighting how 20% VAT on hospitality is detrimental to business survival. Yesterday, industry bodies, chefs Matt Tebbutt and Thomasina Myers, and leaders from Manchester, Liverpool, London, and Kent met discussing this issue. Do you agree that VAT is problematic? Will you match your candidate's Makerfield pledge of reducing VAT in line with European rates?

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Every year, about 160 university students commit suicide. That is more than three every week, yet there is no established duty of care on universities to protect the health, safety and welfare of their students. It is not about creating excessive burdens on universities, but about requiring them to take reasonable steps to prevent injury or harm to their students when the risk is reasonably foreseeable. Will the Prime Minister meet me to discuss the issue so we can do all we can to prevent our young people from dying at university through suicide?

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I wonder if the Prime Minister has had the chance to study the election results in Havering: zero Labour councillors were elected in Romford, zero Conservative councillors were elected across Havering for the first time since 1964 and it is the first Reform UK London borough. That shows people's disillusionment with the political establishment. In his final days as Prime Minister, can he do something for the people of Romford and give us the accident and emergency unit at Queen's hospital that the right hon. Member for Ilford North (Wes Streeting) said he would deliver, but failed to do?

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I associate myself with the Prime Minister's comments on Henry Nowak and the calls for calm over division. The rugby league family lost a giant last week. John Kear, the former England, Wales and challenge cup-winning coach died suddenly on Sunday afternoon on his journey north after commentating on the challenge cup final at Wembley the previous day. After playing for Castleford, his local team, he moved to teaching and coaching for a total of 700 matches with nine clubs, and his career included famous underdog challenge cup wins with Sheffield Eagles in 1998 and Hull FC in 2005. John loved, and in turn was loved by, his sport. Will the Prime Minister join me in paying tribute to John and sending condolences to his wife Dawn and his family and friends?

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Yesterday, I spoke to women whose children were harmed after they continued taking sodium valproate during pregnancy. A Government Department commissioned a report on how to provide a redress scheme but did not introduce one yet. When will this Government respond to the Hughes report and establish a redress scheme for affected families?

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The 10-year bus pipeline shows demand for zero emission buses will double by 2030, but in Scotland, jobs are being lost due to overseas competition. Will the Prime Minister designate bus manufacturing as a sector critical to national security?

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I welcome the Prime Minister's commitment to combat antisemitism but want real action: expel students from overseas who commit antisemitic acts; proscribe the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps; close down Iran-sponsored charities spreading antisemitism; teach children about Holocaust and Israel's founding. Will he take these actions?

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Less than 48 hours ago, the family of Henry Nowak stood at Southampton Crown Court calling for change without division or hatred. However, violent incidents occurred last night including criminal damage to homes and injuries to police officers. Does the Prime Minister agree that these actions are contrary to what Henry's family wanted?

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Despite promises of hypothetical hospitals, the Prime Minister should fix our actual hospital in Winchester that has rainwater leaking into clinical areas and a huge repair backlog. Will he commit to fixing Winchester Hospital?

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Does the Prime Minister agree that Mission Coastal has potential to deliver transformational impact for young people in deprived coastal communities like London Challenge did, as only Labour can provide such bold interventions?

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This Government's top-down housing targets mean communities are seeing huge-scale development without sufficient infrastructure. New builds cost over £500,000. Will the Prime Minister review these targets and come speak to constituents about their impact?

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Does the Prime Minister agree that our NHS was founded by Labour to be there for everyone equally? Targeting support based on higher risk is equality in practice.