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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 02 Sep 2025
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill

"I beg to move, That the Bill be now read a Second time.

This Government were elected on a manifesto to deliver change—real change for working people; change that people can see and feel around them. That means more money in their pockets, decent jobs, new homes, good transport links, …..."

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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 02 Sep 2025
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill

"I am really disappointed, because I thought that the previous Government were the ones to turbocharge devolution, and we are moving on that agenda. We actually do believe that devolution is a good thing and that these measures will enable mayors and local areas to be empowered more to drive …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 02 Sep 2025
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill

"I thank the hon. Member for his guidance. I always look north—contrary to what other people believe. I am very proud of the north. I gently say to him that the challenge at the moment lies with the Government of Scotland. Hopefully, we can reverse things and have a Government …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 02 Sep 2025
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill

"I will happily give way...."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 02 Sep 2025
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill

"As another Greater Manchester MP, my hon. Friend will know that Mayor Burnham has been trying to address taxi licensing for some years. I think, Madam Deputy Speaker, you were here for the previous statement, which I listened to intently, in which the Minister made it clear that there is …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 02 Sep 2025
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill

"I thank my hon. Friend for his intervention and again give full credit to Mayor Richard Parker, who has been working tirelessly with the Labour Government to invest in the future of Birmingham. I also thank my hon. Friend for his campaigning, pressing the case that his constituents are better …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 02 Sep 2025
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill

"I absolutely agree with my hon. Friend. This is about unlocking growth in all parts of the country. I hope that most hon. Members can see that people with skin in the game are working across the board to make sure that that potential is reached. I am talking not …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 02 Sep 2025
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill

"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 officials in local councils make decisions, and I would gently say to him that councils have faced significant pressures …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 02 Sep 2025
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill

"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 the impact on taxpayers and the economy...."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 02 Sep 2025
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill

"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 no-fault evictions but they did not. Our Renters’ Rights Bill will ensure that we end those evictions, which are causing …..."
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