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Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 25 Mar 2026
Public Baths and Lidos

"I just want to extend the Minister’s invitation list: I invite him to see the lido that we want to reopen at Stanhope and to come to Crook, where the public baths closed 10 years ago. Will he write and let us know what opportunities there are for Sport England …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 25 Mar 2026
Public Baths and Lidos

"I want to thank my hon. Friend for his speech that he is making and for bringing this matter to the Chamber. I am greatly enthused by what he has achieved because every time I visit Stanhope, I know that it is a great source of sorrow for people that …..."
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Written Question
Defence: Northern Ireland
Wednesday 25th March 2026

Asked by: Sam Rushworth (Labour - Bishop Auckland)

Question to the Northern Ireland Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the Defence Industrial Strategy 2025 on Northern Ireland.

Answered by Matthew Patrick - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Northern Ireland Office)

This month has shown just how volatile the world is and the importance of the investment this Government is making in our defences.


My assessment is that the Defence Growth Deal’s potential is transformative for businesses small and large across Northern Ireland.

Speech in Public Bill Committees - Tue 24 Mar 2026
Representation of the People Bill (Third sitting)

"I am happy to share my personal view on that point with the hon. Member. As was mentioned a moment ago, growing up is not a moment that happens between one night and the next. It is a continuum, and different ages apply to different things; people have to wait …..."
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Speech in Public Bill Committees - Tue 24 Mar 2026
Representation of the People Bill (Third sitting)

"I feel that, particularly in the previous intervention, the Opposition are still tying themselves up in knots around the idea that the transition from childhood to adulthood has to happen within a millisecond of someone turning a particular age, rather than under-standing that there is a process of becoming an …..."
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Speech in Public Bill Committees - Tue 24 Mar 2026
Representation of the People Bill (Third sitting)

"Is the hon. Gentleman suggesting that everything should happen at exactly the same age? For example, people have to be 21 to adopt or pilot a plane. Is he suggesting that we should lower those age limits? The age of consent for sex is 16. Is he suggesting that that …..."
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Speech in Public Bill Committees - Tue 24 Mar 2026
Representation of the People Bill (Fourth sitting)

"I am not trying to trip the hon. Gentleman up; I am just genuinely curious to understand this. Is his contention that having mandatory automatic enrolment will increase the number of people who are registered? [Interruption.] I see the shadow Minister shaking his head. If that is not …..."
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Speech in Public Bill Committees - Tue 24 Mar 2026
Representation of the People Bill (Third sitting)

"I smile at the idea that it is convenient for us to pass the law; it is never convenient to pass a law.

The hon. Gentleman has set out a number of ages at which people can do different things. Most people would agree that adulthood is not the flick …..."
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Speech in Public Bill Committees - Tue 24 Mar 2026
Representation of the People Bill (Third sitting)

"Every political party has equal opportunity to appeal to every voter. Why does the hon. Gentleman feel that Labour party politics is more attractive to younger voters?..."
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Division Vote (Commons)
24 Mar 2026 - Representation of the People Bill (Third sitting) - View Vote Context
Sam Rushworth (Lab) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 9 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 11 Noes - 3