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Recent PMQs Questions
View all 234PMQs 2026-03-18
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 ...
PMQs 2026-03-11
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...
PMQs 2026-03-04
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...
PMQs 2026-03-04
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...
PMQs 2026-02-25
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...
PMQs 2026-02-25
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...
PMQs 2026-02-11
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...
PMQs 2024-05-22
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...
PMQs 2024-05-22
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...
PMQs 2024-05-15
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...
Recent Ministerial Questions
View all 2291Topical Questions 2026-03-26
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...
Local Bus Services 2026-03-26
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?...
Transport Connectivity Dudley 2026-03-26
What steps are being taken to improve transport connectivity in Dudley?...
Proposed Police Training College Kinnegar 2026-03-25
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...
Middle East Conflict Energy Security 2026-03-24
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...
Household Energy Bills 2026-03-24
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...
Household Energy Bills 2026-03-24
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...
Fusion Energy Private Sector Investment 2026-03-24
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...
Antisocial Behaviour 2026-03-23
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...
Antisocial Behaviour 2026-03-23
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...