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As a member of the Panel of Chairs, I chaired the debate with this motion: “That this House has considered Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2026” on 26 February 2026. The motion was moved by Wera Hobhouse MP, Chair of the APPG on Eating Disorders, and responded to by Dr Zubir Ahmed, Minister for Health Innovation

I was delighted to meet President Roberta Metsola at an event held in Speaker’s House hosted by Mr Speaker Sir Lindsey Hoyle MP on 25 February 2026. Roberta Metsola was elected President of the European Parliament in January 2022, becoming the youngest ever person to occupy this role. In July 2024, she was re-elected to

The Bill was considered by House of Commons on February 2026. This legislation was introduced to enhance financial support for UK industries and exports by amending existing legislation to increase funding limits and facilitate greater investment.  Last year UK Export Finance provided around £14.5 billion of backing, supporting up to 70,000 jobs, including across key

I attended UNISON’s briefing for MPs on 24 February 2026. Unison have undertaken research highlighting how a lack of funding for local councils is severely undermining the ambitions contained within the Government’s Plan for Change. The figures for Walsall show: A 61% decrease in the number of Council-run libraries between 2010 and 2023; an 83%

On 23 February 2026, the  Bill completed its Remaining Stages in the House of Commons. The removal of the two-child limit will increase the Universal Credit (UC) award of 560,000 families, who will gain on average £5,310 per year.  A number of amendments to the Universal Credit Bill were considered.   New Clause 3, which would have