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Speech in Westminster Hall - Thu 22 Oct 2026
Equitable Life Policyholders: Compensation

"I think that is above my pay grade. The fact is that we all need to be vigilant to ensure that the regulators are properly regulated. I imagine that it is up to us as parliamentarians to make sure that those who are charged with regulating—or with regulating the regulators—do …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Thu 22 Oct 2026
Equitable Life Policyholders: Compensation

"I thank my hon. Friend, because what happened with Equitable Life meant the difference between a comfortable retirement and a struggling retirement, as his constituent, and constituents of every other Member in this room, will know full well.

The moneys from investing in Equitable Life policies were intended to provide …..."

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Speech in Westminster Hall - Thu 22 Oct 2026
Equitable Life Policyholders: Compensation

"I thank the right hon. Gentleman—and, dare I say, my right hon. Friend. We have known each other for many, many years, and he has also been a stalwart supporter. If he and the Minister have enough patience and are able to listen to what I have to say, they …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Thu 22 Oct 2026
Equitable Life Policyholders: Compensation

"I beg to move, 

That this House has considered the matter of compensation for Equitable Life policyholders. 

It is an honour to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Furniss. I thank hon. and right hon. Members for attending this debate. Before I begin, I hope you will allow me to convey …..."

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Speech in Westminster Hall - Thu 22 Oct 2026
Equitable Life Policyholders: Compensation

"I certainly agree with my hon. Friend, and I will elaborate on that in a few moments...."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Thu 22 Oct 2026
Equitable Life Policyholders: Compensation

"My hon. Friend is absolutely right, and I certainly agree that at the heart of this matter is the issue of trust. As people throughout society lose trust in the institutions of government and the state, we will find increasing chaos and instability. Stability comes from trusting the institutions to …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Thu 22 Oct 2026
Equitable Life Policyholders: Compensation

"I, too, thank all hon. and right hon. Members who have taken part in the debate: the hon. Member for Strangford (Jim Shannon), who is always direct and forthright; my hon. Friend the Member for Brentford and Isleworth (Ruth Cadbury); the hon. Members for St Ives (Andrew George) and for …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 30 Jun 2026
Oral Answers to Questions

"11. What steps he is taking to implement the recommendations in the Law Commission report entitled “Modernising Wills Law”, published on 16 May 2025. ..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 30 Jun 2026
Oral Answers to Questions

"In 2018, I began my campaign to abolish the rule that stipulates that in England and Wales, remarriage revokes any previous will. It is clear that such a rule is no longer fit for purpose and opens the door to abuse—unscrupulous individuals often marry vulnerable people, enabling them to inherit …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 07 Jan 2026
Oral Answers to Questions

"Q14. I recently met bereaved constituents who lost their babies at Leeds teaching hospitals NHS trust. Understandably, their confidence in the system is at an all-time low. They want answers about the circumstances in which at least 56 babies and two mothers have died in recent years. Will the Prime …..."
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