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After Clause 26 - Power to require internet service providers to restrict or prevent access by children to internet services

22 Apr 2026

Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill

Matt Rodda made a speech in the House of Commons

It is a pleasure to speak briefly this afternoon. I wanted to speak because we had a tragedy in my constituency, where a young boy of just 13 years old was stabbed and brutally murdered in a...

After Clause 26 - Power to require internet service providers to restrict or prevent access by children to internet services

22 Apr 2026

Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill

Matt Rodda made a speech in the House of Commons

Can I thank my hon. Friend for the Government’s work on this important matter, which is much appreciated by many parents—in particular the work of looking ahead at what further...

Gurkha Veterans

26 Mar 2026

Commons debates

It is a privilege to be able to speak in the debate. I thank the hon. Member for Tewkesbury (Cameron Thomas) for his excellent work in securing it. Many of my remarks will echo comments made by...

Waste Crime: Knowsley

25 Mar 2026

Westminster Hall debates

The Minister is making an excellent speech. I am really pleased to hear about the new strategy and determination from the current Government, in contrast with their predecessors. Would she able...

Waste Crime: Knowsley

25 Mar 2026

Westminster Hall debates

My hon. Friend is making an excellent speech and I wholeheartedly support her campaign for her constituents, given the appalling situation they find themselves in. Does she agree that issues are...

Clause 1 - Sale of tobacco etc

23 Mar 2026

Tobacco and Vapes Bill

Matt Rodda made a speech in the House of Commons

May I, too, welcome the Minister to her post, and say how wonderful it is to see her leading on this important work? On a point of clarification, I am sure the measure she mentions will be...

Pre-1997 Pensions: Discretionary Increases

19 Mar 2026

Commons debates

My hon. Friend is making an excellent speech, and I congratulate him on securing today’s debate. Has he noticed in his work on this issue that in some cases, some international companies...

Online Harms

19 Mar 2026

Commons debates

The hon. Gentleman makes an excellent point. The other thing to consider is that there would be a risk to older teenagers—those over 16—if the ban for under-16s were imposed. We may...

Online Harms

19 Mar 2026

Commons debates

It is a pleasure to follow my hon. Friend the Member for Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy (Melanie Ward). I have been very impressed and moved by the quality of the speeches from across the House. I...

Flooding: Rural Communities

18 Mar 2026

Commons debates

The Minister is making an excellent speech, but perhaps she would like to say a little bit about the importance of measures further upstream to protect my residents, and indeed those of the hon....

Lord Mandelson

04 Feb 2026

Commons debates

Given the public disgust, the sickening behaviour of Peter Mandelson, and the importance of transparency, in 2022 I proposed a Humble Address, seeking information about personal protective...

Commonhold and Leasehold Reform

27 Jan 2026

Commons debates

I thank my hon. Friend for this extremely welcome statement. I know how much work he has put into this. We know, however, that vested interests have repeatedly resorted to lawfare to block such...

Clause 23 - Right not to be unfairly dismissed: removal of qualifying period, etc

15 Dec 2025

Employment Rights Bill

Angela Rayner made a speech in the House of Commons

I thank the shadow Minister for giving way again; he is being generous with his time. Why does he not have a problem with people being often in insecure, low-paid work without any contract that...

Clause 23 - Right not to be unfairly dismissed: removal of qualifying period, etc

15 Dec 2025

Employment Rights Bill

Angela Rayner made a speech in the House of Commons

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Clause 23 - Right not to be unfairly dismissed: removal of qualifying period, etc

15 Dec 2025

Employment Rights Bill

Angela Rayner made a speech in the House of Commons

I know where this came from—the new deal for working people—and so do businesses and the trade unions. As the Minister pointed out, there have been discussions, and they came to that...

Clause 23 - Right not to be unfairly dismissed: removal of qualifying period, etc

15 Dec 2025

Employment Rights Bill

Angela Rayner made a speech in the House of Commons

What message does it send to the British public when 33 hereditary peers defeat the Government by 24 votes on a manifesto promise? Some of the wealthiest are blocking measures on sick pay for...

Clause 1 - Right to guaranteed hours

08 Dec 2025

Employment Rights Bill

Angela Rayner made a speech in the House of Commons

To the shadow Secretary of State’s point, of course I declare an interest as a trade union member. Like millions of people who have been wanting this Bill for many years—as my hon....

Clause 1 - Right to Guaranteed Hours

05 Nov 2025

Employment Rights Bill

Angela Rayner made a speech in the House of Commons

I refer hon. Members to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests. I am proud to declare an interest as a lifelong trade unionist in the labour movement, which has helped me...

Personal Statement

22 Oct 2025

Commons debates

With your permission, Mr Speaker, I would like to make a personal statement. When I made my maiden speech over a decade ago, I said that it was the honour of my life to represent...

English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill

02 Sep 2025

Commons debates

I thank the right hon. Gentleman for raising that important issue. We intend to bring forward legislation. Our response to the local government standards consultation sets out our plans for...

English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill

02 Sep 2025

Commons debates

I will give way to the right hon. Gentleman, who has been very patient.

English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill

02 Sep 2025

Commons debates

Millions of people are represented by mayors, who have huge powers over big regions. We want mayors to have strong personal mandates for the communities they serve rather than being elected on a...

English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill

02 Sep 2025

Commons debates

I absolutely agree with my hon. Friend. This is about all areas being able to join up and create inclusive growth for their areas, and that is broader than at local authority level. By combining...

English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill

02 Sep 2025

Commons debates

One more time, and briefly.

English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill

02 Sep 2025

Commons debates

I will make progress. We will create new planning powers to raise the mayoral community infrastructure levy, which has generated over £1 billion since 2012 in London and, alongside...

English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill

02 Sep 2025

Commons debates

The strategic authorities will be created as a new category of authority in law. They will make it easier for local leaders to work together over larger areas to drive through big pro-growth...

English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill

02 Sep 2025

Commons debates

I will pay attention to that, Madam Deputy Speaker. The hon. Lady is right that there is a challenge in housing at the moment, which is also contributing to the rental situation for people. That...

English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill

02 Sep 2025

Commons debates

The Renters’ Rights Bill does contain measures that mean that renters can challenge unfair rent hikes. The previous Government said many times that they would do something about section 21...

English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill

02 Sep 2025

Commons debates

I can hear much provocation from the Conservative Benches, but any new tax is, of course, a matter for the Chancellor at the Budget, and it must balance the potential revenue and benefits against...

English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill

02 Sep 2025

Commons debates

I welcome the hon. Member’s comments on the mass transit network for West Yorkshire, which I am sure will bring added benefits to his constituents. To his other point, obviously elected...

Middle East: Economic Response

21 May 2026

Commons debates

I am slightly worried that someone will make a point of order about the age at which people are allowed to enjoy the Northwich piña colada festival. Yes, we will be consulting on chemicals...

Middle East: Economic Response

21 May 2026

Commons debates

I would encourage bus companies to use this as an opportunity to increase the services they offer this summer as they cater for more young people on their buses. I am sure that many hon. and...

Middle East: Economic Response

21 May 2026

Commons debates

As my hon. Friend knows, I am absolutely committed to the critical minerals sector. We have already introduced the Kernow growth fund for Cornwall, and we have instructed the National Wealth Fund...

Middle East: Economic Response

21 May 2026

Commons debates

I am sure that my hon. Friend’s constituents in Edinburgh North and Leith will benefit from being able to enjoy attractions in the Scottish school holidays. People from the other nations...

Middle East: Economic Response

21 May 2026

Commons debates

A whole range of products are included in the tariff reductions, including imports of tropical fruits, bananas, olive oil and much more, but I expect that hon. and right hon. Members would be...

Middle East: Economic Response

21 May 2026

Commons debates

Absolutely. The freeze in fuel duty will continue until the end of this year and we will keep it under review, depending on what happens in the middle east. It is very important that the tariff...

Middle East: Economic Response

21 May 2026

Commons debates

This package was not just designed by me; it was designed by hon. and right hon. Members of this House who have made representations to me about the cost of living, but also about the specific...

Middle East: Economic Response

21 May 2026

Commons debates

It is important that all the policies that we have set out are fully costed and fully funded, and the change that we have made to the foreign branch exemption will fund today’s package of...

Middle East: Economic Response

21 May 2026

Commons debates

Spoken like a proper former teacher! Expanding their cultural capital is what my children want to do every weekend. Whether it is expanding cultural capital, or having fun at a theme park in...

Middle East: Economic Response

21 May 2026

Commons debates

I am really excited about what is happening in Blackpool in the lead up to the 100th anniversary of the Blackpool illuminations in three years’ time. I very much look forward to my next...

Middle East: Economic Response

21 May 2026

Commons debates

People in more rural areas, such as some of my hon. Friend’s constituents, will particularly benefit from the freeze in fuel duty and the free bus fares for kids. We think that the changes...

Middle East: Economic Response

21 May 2026

Commons debates

I have happy memories of having fish and chips with my hon. Friend in her constituency several years ago. I can confirm that the VAT for children’s meals, be they in a pub, hotel,...

Middle East: Economic Response

21 May 2026

Commons debates

Closing tax loopholes has been a feature of the first two Budgets I have delivered as Chancellor—for example, the loophole whereby private schools did not pay VAT or business rates. I...

Middle East: Economic Response

21 May 2026

Commons debates

We are helping to keep prices down in the supermarkets, and to reduce the cost of lunch at a café or restaurant when families have a day out. Having met my hon. Friend’s kids out on...

Middle East: Economic Response

21 May 2026

Commons debates

Businesses in the chemicals sector in Middlesbrough will benefit from these changes. In today’s package, a lot of the focus was on food costs, be it the cost of kids’ meals in...

Middle East: Economic Response

21 May 2026

Commons debates

Businesses in Hartlepool and across Teesside will be among the biggest beneficiaries of these changes around chemicals. The Minister for industry, my hon. Friend the Member for Stockton North...

Middle East: Economic Response

21 May 2026

Commons debates

I will have to check about ice skating. I like to pride myself on being on top of my brief, but I do not know whether ice skating is included. I did, however, know about the London Eye.

Middle East: Economic Response

21 May 2026

Commons debates

The best way to reduce cost pressures on families and businesses is to get the strait of Hormuz reopened and those vessels carrying oil and gas flowing again, but of course in the meantime I will...

Middle East: Economic Response

21 May 2026

Commons debates

I hope that families in Bracknell, whether they are enjoying a day out in Bracknell Forest or going on a summer holiday to one of the great seaside towns across our United Kingdom, will benefit...

Middle East: Economic Response

21 May 2026

Commons debates

The increase in mileage rates for employed and self-employed workers will have a material effect on those who need to use their car for work every day; it is, of course, the first increase since...

Simpson Environmental Services: Air Pollution and Noise

17 Jun 2026

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Tan Dhesi received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, pursuant to the Answer to Question 5375 on Simpson Environmental Services: Air Pollution and Noise, what assessment the...

Shipping: Security

17 Jun 2026

Department for Transport

Tan Dhesi received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what plans she has to improve the coherence of international maritime security reporting.

Shipping: Middle East

17 Jun 2026

Department for Transport

Tan Dhesi received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the effectiveness of the Maritime Industry Security Forum in responding to the current situation in a) the Strait of...

Simpson Environmental Services: Air Pollution and Noise

16 Jun 2026

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Tan Dhesi received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, pursuant to the Answer to Question 5375 on Simpson Environmental Services: Air Pollution and Noise, whether inspections...

Pigs: Slaughterhouses

16 Jun 2026

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Tan Dhesi received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether any recommendations from the Animal Welfare Committee's report entitled The welfare impacts on pigs of high...

Shipping: Security

15 Jun 2026

Department for Transport

Tan Dhesi received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will establish a formal mechanism for the Maritime Industry Security Forum to report directly to the National Security Council.

Shipping Defence Advisory Council

15 Jun 2026

Ministry of Defence

Tan Dhesi received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will establish a formal mechanism for the Shipping Defence Advisory Council to report directly to the National Security Council.

Adenomyosis: Slough

11 Jun 2026

Department of Health and Social Care

Tan Dhesi received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent assessment he has made of the availability of treatment for patients with adenomyosis in Slough constituency.

Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority: Staff

11 Jun 2026

Speaker's Committee for the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority

Tan Dhesi received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the hon. Member for Warrington North, representing the Speaker's Committee for the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority, for each pay band of staff at IPSA, (a) what job titles...

Defence Investment Plan

10 Jun 2026

Commons debates

I associate myself with the comments of the Minister and the shadow Defence Secretary, and my heartfelt condolences and sympathies are with the families of our brave service personnel who, sadly,...

Engagements

10 Jun 2026

Prime Minister

Tan Dhesi made a speech in the House of Commons

Last week, the Prime Minister warned that NATO needs to be ready for an attack from Russia by 2030. Indeed, we have an increasingly belligerent, expansionist and imperialist Russian leadership to...

Infant Mortality: Slough

09 Jun 2026

Department of Health and Social Care

Tan Dhesi received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of the availability of mental health support to parents affected by baby loss in Slough.

Adenomyosis: Diagnosis

08 Jun 2026

Department of Health and Social Care

Tan Dhesi received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent steps he has taken to reduce diagnosis time for adenomyosis.

Simpson Environmental Services: Air Pollution and Noise

05 Jun 2026

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Tan Dhesi received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent steps she has taken with the Environment Agency to prevent excessive (a) air and (b) noise pollution from...

Clause 1 - Duration of Armed Forces Act 2006

02 Jun 2026

Armed Forces Bill

Tan Dhesi made a speech in the House of Commons

I thank the hon. and gallant Gentleman for that intervention. The Defence Committee had the good fortune to view some of those counter-drone measures during one of our visits, and I fully concur...

Clause 1 - Duration of Armed Forces Act 2006

02 Jun 2026

Armed Forces Bill

Tan Dhesi made a speech in the House of Commons

I commend my hon. Friend’s intervention and join her in extending my best wishes. It is welcome that the Government have published draft guidance on the legal duty, and I am pleased that it...

Financial Conduct Authority: Standards

02 Jun 2026

Treasury

Tan Dhesi received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent assessment her Department has made of the Financial Conduct Authority's regulatory performance in cases related to peer-to-peer style investments.

Clause 1 - Duration of Armed Forces Act 2006

02 Jun 2026

Armed Forces Bill

Tan Dhesi made a speech in the House of Commons

I thank the Minister and his team at the Ministry of Defence for their engagement with the Defence Committee on this legislation, including the helpful briefing they gave us ahead of Second...

Fraud: Victims

02 Jun 2026

Treasury

Tan Dhesi received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent assessment her Department has made of the adequacy of regulatory protections for victims of fraud, particularly in cases involving (a) card and...

Murder of Henry Nowak

02 Jun 2026

Commons debates

Thank you, Mr Speaker. Hundreds of thousands of Sikh soldiers bravely fought alongside British soldiers in both world wars. Tens of thousands made the ultimate sacrifice, proudly wearing their...

Baha'i Faith

17 Jun 2026

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

Anneliese Dodds received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to tackle the global persecution of the Baha'i community in (i) Iran, (ii)...

Question

16 Jun 2026

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

Anneliese Dodds received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the level of humanitarian need in Chad.

Development Aid: Women

16 Jun 2026

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

Anneliese Dodds received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps she is taking under the International Strategic Framework on Women and Girls to help counter the global...

Development Aid: Women

16 Jun 2026

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

Anneliese Dodds received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps she is taking to help ensure that that the commitments in the International Strategic Framework on...

Topical Questions

16 Jun 2026

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

Anneliese Dodds made a speech in the House of Commons

I recently visited Chad with the all-party group for Sudan and South Sudan, and in that connection we will shortly be registering an interest. Like the Foreign Secretary, I was moved by...

Russian Shadow Fleet

15 Jun 2026

Commons debates

I commend our brave forces for their skilful action and welcome my right hon. Friend to his place. He spoke passionately about defending British values, but at the same time as our own brave...

Social Media Ban for Under-16s

15 Jun 2026

Commons debates

Five hundred and twenty-seven of my constituents told me that they wanted a ban—I am delighted that the Government have listened to them—and only seven were against. Parents also said...

Building Safety Regulator: Critical Infrastructure

15 Jun 2026

Housing, Communities and Local Government

Anneliese Dodds made a speech in the House of Commons

I am very grateful to the Minister’s Department for its work with me on unblocking a major housing scheme in my constituency. The Minister rightly mentions challenges with the BSR and major...

Building Safety Regulator: Critical Infrastructure

15 Jun 2026

Housing, Communities and Local Government

Anneliese Dodds made a speech in the House of Commons

What recent assessment he has made of the potential impact of the time taken by the Building Safety Regulator on critical infrastructure.

Myanmar: Sanitary Products

08 Jun 2026

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

Anneliese Dodds received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what action her Department is taking to tackle gender-based violence in Myanmar.

Myanmar: Sanitary Products

08 Jun 2026

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

Anneliese Dodds received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what action her Department is taking to promote women’s health in Myanmar.

Myanmar: Sanitary Products

08 Jun 2026

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

Anneliese Dodds received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what action her Department is taking to help women in Myanmar access period products in areas where the...

Sudan: Armed Conflict

08 Jun 2026

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

Anneliese Dodds received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the implications for her policies of reports that Colombian private military...

Sudan: Armed Conflict

08 Jun 2026

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

Anneliese Dodds received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the implications for her policies of reports linking (a) the Global Security...

Sudan: Armed Conflict

08 Jun 2026

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

Anneliese Dodds received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the implications for her policies of Human Rights Watch's report From Bogotá...

Sudan: Armed Conflict

08 Jun 2026

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

Anneliese Dodds received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to help ensure that UN Security Council Resolution 1591 is being enforced.

Sudan: Armed Conflict

08 Jun 2026

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

Anneliese Dodds received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential implications for her Department’s policies of the report...

Papua: Human Rights

08 Jun 2026

Ministry of Defence

Anneliese Dodds received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of UK training of Indonesian military on the human rights situation in West Papua.

Arms Trade: Indonesia

08 Jun 2026

Department for Business and Trade

Anneliese Dodds received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of his arms licensing policy in relation to Indonesia on the human rights situation in...

Business: Regulation

05 Jun 2026

Department for Business and Trade

Anneliese Dodds received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that UK expectations on responsible business conduct address the role of purchasing practices,...

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Thames Water

New Clause 48 - Tax consequences of transfer schemes

New Clause 48 - Tax consequences of transfer schemes

Digital Safety: Children

South East Water: Disruption of Supply

Rail Freight

Getting Britain Working Again

Getting Britain Working Again

Fire and Rescue Services: Funding

Fire and Rescue Services: Funding

After Clause 26 - Power to require internet service providers to restrict or prevent access by children to internet services

After Clause 26 - Power to require internet service providers to restrict or prevent access by children to internet services

Gurkha Veterans

Waste Crime: Knowsley

Waste Crime: Knowsley

Clause 1 - Sale of tobacco etc

Pre-1997 Pensions: Discretionary Increases

Online Harms

Online Harms

Flooding: Rural Communities

Lord Mandelson

Commonhold and Leasehold Reform

Clause 23 - Right not to be unfairly dismissed: removal of qualifying period, etc

Clause 23 - Right not to be unfairly dismissed: removal of qualifying period, etc

Clause 23 - Right not to be unfairly dismissed: removal of qualifying period, etc

Clause 23 - Right not to be unfairly dismissed: removal of qualifying period, etc

Clause 1 - Right to guaranteed hours

Clause 1 - Right to Guaranteed Hours

Personal Statement

English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill

English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill

English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill

English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill

English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill

English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill

English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill

English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill

English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill

English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill

English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill

Middle East: Economic Response

Middle East: Economic Response

Middle East: Economic Response

Middle East: Economic Response

Middle East: Economic Response

Middle East: Economic Response

Middle East: Economic Response

Middle East: Economic Response

Middle East: Economic Response

Middle East: Economic Response

Middle East: Economic Response

Middle East: Economic Response

Middle East: Economic Response

Middle East: Economic Response

Middle East: Economic Response

Middle East: Economic Response

Middle East: Economic Response

Middle East: Economic Response

Middle East: Economic Response