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PMQs 2026-03-18

2026-03-18 Wendy Morton
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I associate myself with the comments and condolences of the Prime Minister in relation to those affected by the meningitis outbreak. New data shows that nearly 60% of hospices are considering cutting ...

Answered by: Keir Starmer

PMQs 2026-03-11

2026-03-11 David Williams
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As the Prime Minister knows, my mum proudly worked in the pot banks of Burslem and Tunstall, and she is watching at home right now. Tomorrow is International Day of Ceramics and that matters deeply to...

Answered by: Keir Starmer

PMQs 2026-03-04

2026-03-04 Elaine Stewart
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After decades of failing policies, my constituency has a chance to break the cycle of youth unemployment through the DWP youth initiative. Will the Prime Minister meet me to discuss this issue and sup...

Answered by: Keir Starmer

PMQs 2026-03-04

2026-03-04 Jonathan Davies
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Like the Prime Minister, I had the transformative benefit of a music education as a young person, although he had his some while before I had mine. [ “Ooh!”] After more than a decade of decline in mus...

Answered by: Keir Starmer

PMQs 2026-02-25

2026-02-25 Jonathan Davies
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The regeneration of Belper mills—a large site with buildings, including grade I listed ones dating from the start of the industrial revolution, at the heart of the east midlands' only UNESCO world her...

Answered by: Keir Starmer

PMQs 2026-02-25

2026-02-25 Kemi Badenoch
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You want to distract from your own mess by talking about last government's failures. Youth unemployment is highest ever, monthly increases in unemployment under this Labour Government. No plan on stud...

Answered by: Keir Starmer

PMQs 2026-02-11

2026-02-11 Kemi Badenoch
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The Prime Minister has not apologised for appointing Matthew Doyle, because he will not take responsibility—he never does, and Labour Members know it. The Prime Minister is now telling everyone that h...

Answered by: Keir Starmer

PMQs 2024-05-22

2024-05-22 Edward Davey
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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 h...

Answered by: Rishi Sunak

PMQs 2024-05-22

2024-05-22 Keir Starmer
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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...

Answered by: Rishi Sunak

PMQs 2024-05-15

2024-05-15 Rebecca Long-Bailey
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In March, the Ombudsman's report made it clear that these women suffered significant injustice and are owed compensation. Nearly 279,000 women have died waiting for justice. When will the PM place bef...

Answered by: Rishi Sunak

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Topical Questions 2026-03-26

2026-03-26 Dave Robertson (Lichfield) (Labour)
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I again thank the ministerial team for what they have done to get the midlands rail hub project so far along so quickly, with funding now unlocked for the west and central sections, but the east secti...

Answered by: Heidi Alexander

Local Bus Services 2026-03-26

2026-03-26 Juliet Campbell (Broxtowe) (Labour)
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Residents in Beeston Rylands face issues with infrequency and unreliability of bus services. Will the Minister outline how the Government are working with regional mayors to bolster such areas?...

Answered by: Lilian Greenwood

Transport Connectivity Dudley 2026-03-26

2026-03-26 Sonia Kumar (Dudley) (Labour)
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What steps are being taken to improve transport connectivity in Dudley?...

Answered by: Heidi Alexander

Proposed Police Training College Kinnegar 2026-03-25

2026-03-25 Alex Easton (North Down) (Independent)
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Does the Minister agree that policing in Northern Ireland has consistently showcased excellence, with some of the most courageous public service anywhere in the UK? The development of a new police col...

Answered by: Matthew Patrick

Middle East Conflict Energy Security 2026-03-24

2026-03-24 Esther McVey (Tatton) (Conservative)
Direct Answer

In rural and coastal Britain, there is deep worry among families about the effect of the conflict in the Middle East on oil prices. We welcome £53 million to support them but those calling for an expa...

Answered by: Ed Miliband

Household Energy Bills 2026-03-24

2026-03-24 Catherine McKinnell (Newcastle upon Tyne North) (Labour)
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I am pleased to chair the newly formed all-party parliamentary group for warm homes. Newcastle is leading the way with its hugely impactful warm homes local grant scheme run by Warmworks in conjunctio...

Answered by: Ed Miliband

Household Energy Bills 2026-03-24

2026-03-24 Liz Jarvis (Eastleigh) (Liberal Democrat)
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Before Trump's illegal war, we had Putin's illegal war. Both have meant soaring energy bills for families and businesses in my constituency. Citizens Advice Eastleigh tells me that more than 2,000 hou...

Answered by: Ed Miliband

Fusion Energy Private Sector Investment 2026-03-24

2026-03-24 Jamie Stone (Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross) (Liberal Democrat)
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The Treasury Bench would be particularly disappointed if I did not once again showcase what we have at Dounreay: a licensed site, a skilled workforce and a population who would greatly support playing...

Answered by: Chris McDonald

Antisocial Behaviour 2026-03-23

2026-03-23 Ayoub Khan (Birmingham Perry Barr) (Independent)
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In my constituency of Birmingham Perry Barr, antisocial crime is on the rise. Since 2010, West Midlands police has had 520 fewer officers to tackle it. Now, thanks to this Government leaving a funding...

Answered by: Sarah Jones

Antisocial Behaviour 2026-03-23

2026-03-23 Mary Foy (City of Durham) (Labour)
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Residents in Langley Moor, Belmont, Esh Winning, North Road, Pity Me and the Sunderland Road estate are seeing growing levels of antisocial behaviour. From yobs on e-bikes to intimidation of shop work...

Answered by: Sarah Jones

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