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5 Mar 2026, 1:30 p.m.
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Commons -
Westminster Hall debate - Westminster Hall
Contribution of local museums
MP: Jen CraftSpeech in Westminster Hall - Thu 05 Mar 2026 Local Museums
"I thank my hon. Friend for his contribution; I think he may have had a sneak peek at my speech, as that is just what I am coming to. Let me give a huge shout-out to the Brunel Museum—I am a big fan. It includes a replica of the first …..." Jen Craft - View Speech
That this House has considered the contribution of local museums.
It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms Lewell.
Colleagues will know that I am incredibly proud to call Thurrock home. I am the first local MP to be was born and raised in …..." Jen Craft - View Speech
"I agree; it is really important to make sure that those museums are properly funded. As the hon. Member will be aware, they run by and large on voluntary efforts and voluntary contributions. Sometimes, although the local council owns the space, it does not necessarily pay for the upkeep, running …..." Jen Craft - View Speech
"Does the hon. Gentleman not think that political activism is part of our nation’s story and of local history in certain places? The People’s History Museum in Manchester springs to mind at the top of the list, but there are many more. Activism and political interest form the path of …..." Jen Craft - View Speech
"I thank all Members who have taken part in today’s debate. I appreciate their time, and I am sure that VisitBritain will contact us shortly about our commissions. We have had a brilliant whistle-stop tour of fabulous local museums around the country, from the Bayeux tapestry to the Dad’s Army …..." Jen Craft - View Speech
"Wages and inward investment are up, economic inactivity is down and interest rates have been cut six times. Labour’s plan to lower the cost of living is clearly working, but we know that more must be done to put more money in people’s pockets. Will the Secretary of State outline …..." Jen Craft - View Speech
"I would like to declare an interest: I have the honour of being a parent of a disabled child who has an EHCP. I very much welcome the Secretary of State’s statement. It is a true reflection of the amount of engagement that she and her Department have had with …..." Jen Craft - View Speech