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Written Question
Social Security Benefits: Advisory Services
Friday 20th March 2026

Asked by: Tom Morrison (Liberal Democrat - Cheadle)

Question to the Department for Work and Pensions:

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if he will take steps to ensure that a message is included prior to starting the benefits claim process (a) online, (b) in print and (c) by phone to make it clear that (i) free and (ii) independent support is available.

Answered by Stephen Timms - Minister of State (Department for Work and Pensions)

Free help and support in applying for Universal Credit is available from Citizens Advice and Citizens Advice Scotland. Free help and support for claiming other DWP benefits is widely available, including on GOV.UK, from the Department itself, and from organisations such as Age UK. There is no need for claimants to pay for advice and support with benefit applications.

Scheduled Event - 18 Mar 2026, 4 p.m. - Add to calendar
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Commons - Westminster Hall debate - Westminster Hall
Future of Cheadle train station
MP: Tom Morrison
Division Vote (Commons)
18 Mar 2026 - Employment Rights: Investigatory Powers - View Vote Context
Tom Morrison (LD) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 55 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 368 Noes - 107
Division Vote (Commons)
18 Mar 2026 - Higher Education Fees - View Vote Context
Tom Morrison (LD) voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 55 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 277 Noes - 98
Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 18 Mar 2026
Cheadle Train Station

"I thank the hon. Gentleman for that important intervention. Yes, the point is that this is about people. Given the rate I am losing my hair, I hope we get the train station while I have more hair than him.

Residents overwhelmingly support the new station, with 87% of people …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 18 Mar 2026
Cheadle Train Station

"I thank my hon. Friend for that important intervention. The one word we can use to describe Nathaniel Yates is “legend”. He has put accessibility at train stations at the very top of the agenda in Greater Manchester, and we should all follow his lead on this.

Transport for Greater …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 18 Mar 2026
Cheadle Train Station

"I beg to move,

That this House has considered the future of Cheadle train station.

It is an honour to serve under your chairship, Sir John. I thank the Minister for being here to address my concerns and those of my constituents directly. Cheadle is a thriving and growing town …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 18 Mar 2026
Royal Mail: Performance

"Just last week, a resident in Bramhall told me that his sister in Scotland sent two letters—one to himself in Greater Manchester and another to Australia. I am pretty sure that everyone can guess what happened. The letter to Australia arrived not one, not two, but 10 days earlier than …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 18 Mar 2026
Cheadle Train Station

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Written Question
Press: Privacy
Wednesday 18th March 2026

Asked by: Tom Morrison (Liberal Democrat - Cheadle)

Question to the Cabinet Office:

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the answer to question 42 at the Liaison Committee on 15th December 2025, whether the Prime Minister’s office has agreed a date to meet with the victims of press abuse.

Answered by Nick Thomas-Symonds - Paymaster General and Minister for the Cabinet Office

I refer the Hon Member to the answer of 02 February, Official Report, PQ 107285.