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It was during my shift in the Speaker’s Chair on Tuesday that we had both Sir Keir Starmer’s final speech to the House as PM and Andy Burnham’s first as PM in...

This week I had the privilege of attending the annual Tynwald Day celebrations on the Isle of Man, on behalf of Mr. Speaker. The Tynwald is the oldest continual...

There has been a focus on health for me this week in the House and I was delighted to meet a range of organisations campaigning on health issue, ranging from...

This week we have celebrated Armed Forces Day and Mr Speaker hosted a Defence Showcase in Parliament alongside the annual flag raising ceremony. I know what a...

This week has been an excellent reminder of the brilliant work charities do in our community, with a number of national charities with local representation here...

It was useful to meet the National Trust in Parliament this week, as part of their "Nature=Future" campaign. I know what great work the Trust does across the...

I know this week has been a difficult one for many of my Southampton constituents, and the horrific murder of Henry Nowak has left many questions to be answered...

The May bank holiday was the hottest on record, and it has certainly caused challenges for many, not least the local Police. I know what a difficult job they do...

This week I attended the service in St Paul's Cathedral for those infected and affected by the contaminated blood scandal. The campaign for justice and...