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I visited Primark in the Town Centre and met the Manager Fiona Staack and spoke to the staff about the store and the challenges they face in this Winter of Action.
Primark provides employment that is caring, dynamic and rewards staff. They also employ students both at their home town and where they study at University
On 22 January 2026 as a member of the Panel of Chairs, I chaired the debate:
"That this House has considered the International Day of Education." The debate was moved by Bambous Charalmbous MP, and the Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, Stephen Doughty MP responded.
The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 24 January as
The Bill seeks to strengthen justice and restore trust by removing unlawful immunity for Troubles‑related crimes, reaffirming victims’ rights to redress and ensuring accountability.
On Wednesday 21 January 2025 the House of Commons debated the draft Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 (Remedial) Order 2025 and asked for it to be approved.
The previous
The Bill will raise employers’ national insurance contributions to 15%, lower the secondary threshold to £5,000, and increase the employment allowance to £10,500. There were two amendments selected for debate and votes:
Amendment 5, which would exempt basic rate taxpayers in England, Wales and Scotland from the £2,000 cap, was rejected: Ayes 191, Noes 326.
New Clause
On Wednesday 21 January 2026, the APPG of which I am co Chair with Baroness Barbara Keeley held a meeting to discuss and hear from our two speakers.
The first was Music Education Reflections from the Curriculum Assessment Review presented by Sophie Lewis Association of British Orchestras Chair and Chief Executive , National Children's Orchestras
The first ever UK Town of Culture competition, announced by the Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy in October 2025 will celebrate the rich culture, history and identity of towns right across the UK.
I had the opportunity to speak with Ian Murray MP, Minister for Creative Industries, Media and Arts (pictured) about the Leather Museum. The Minister is
This Bill will implement in UK law certain provisions of the treaty signed in May 2025 between the UK and Mauritius agreeing the status and future of the Chagos Archipelago, including the joint US–UK military base on Diego Garcia (the archipelago’s largest island). The UK currently administers the Chagos Archipelago as the British Indian Ocean