Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland affairs, Stormont, NI protocol
Recent PMQs Questions
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I, too, wish to pay tribute to Jo Cox and her family, and to the commitment in her name that we tackle division and extremism. We saw extremism play out on the streets of Belfast last week—a pogrom wh...
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If any member of the public wishes to visit a major sporting or music event, they can expect to be searched on the way in. If they bring a bottle of water, the lid will be taken. If they order a drink...
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Happy birthday, Mr Speaker. We all condemn, of course, the appalling violence in Belfast last night after the horrific attack on Monday. But this Prime Minister is in denial of the rising despair acro...
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I am sure hon. Members will agree that I, as a person of colour in this House, cannot be held accountable for the vile acts of individuals who share my complexion or heritage. However, there are some ...
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I associate myself with PM's remarks on Northern Ireland. The Mildmay hospital in my constituency has been a pioneer for HIV and AIDs care since the 1980s. Diana, Princess of Wales made numerous visit...
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I associate myself with the Prime Minister's remarks about the helicopter crash. The north Belfast attack on Monday was medieval and sadistic, viewed by millions. It requires the strongest condemnatio...
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I urge the Prime Minister to look at our plans for defence bonds. I turn to the horrific scenes in Belfast: an appalling crime was committed, making us feel immense pain and anger. Extremists exploit ...
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In a parliamentary Session that started out with a degree of anticipation, a level of expectation and a promise of change, may I ask why it went so wrong? Was it failure to support our WASPI women, ou...
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My constituent Caroline from Grenoside told me that since December the cost of her heating oil has nearly tripled, from £257 to £700. Local farmers I met last week also raised their concerns that the ...
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As the Prime Minister will have heard me say, the Isle of Wight is a fantastic place to live, work and learn, despite the Leader of the Opposition trying to give us to China. He will also be aware of ...
Recent Ministerial Questions
View all 1483Modernising Wills Law Commission Report 2026-06-30
What steps is her Department taking to ensure that the insights and drafting expertise in the “Modernising Wills Law” report are taken on board by the Northern Ireland Executive, to ensure families in...
Universal Credit Care Leavers 2026-06-29
I thank the Minister very much for his answers, as always. In Northern Ireland, care levers are really untold heroes in the work that they do. Many of us, in all our communities, understand the delive...
Youth Hubs 2026-06-29
What encouragement can the Secretary of State give young people that youth hubs will be extended to Northern Ireland, considering their current lack of funding?...
Civil Service Jobs Relocation
Will the Minister ensure that future civil service relocations give particular consideration to smaller cities and towns with ageing populations, so that we retain our young people, attract working-ag...
Topical Questions
In Northern Ireland, a 2024 study found that only around one fifth of direct public procurement spend across the wider public sector is awarded to small businesses. Given the reliance on smaller busin...
Topical Questions
In an earlier answer, the Minister ruled out a VAT reduction for hospitality businesses across the United Kingdom. Will he at least meet me, Hospitality Ulster and the Northern Ireland Food to Go Asso...
Temporary VAT Reduction for Hospitality Northern Ireland
What assessment she has made of the adequacy of the temporary reduction in the rate of VAT in supporting the hospitality sector in Northern Ireland. Given Northern Ireland's unique position in the Uni...
Temporary VAT Reduction for Hospitality Northern Ireland
What assessment she has made of the adequacy of the temporary reduction in the rate of VAT in supporting the hospitality sector in Northern Ireland. Given Northern Ireland's unique position in the Uni...
UK Artists Touring in Europe
I am very fortunate that I have exceptional talent in my constituency, and for those who wish to take their talents across Europe and other parts of the world, the opportunity is there. The Minister w...
Polling Stations Blind and Visually Impaired Voters
RNIB contacted me regarding an issue where individuals with blue badges are not allowed to drive into certain Northern Ireland polling stations. This hinders accessibility for those with disabilities....