Liz Twist MP: speeches 2026

Speeches

• 29 Jan 2026 · Women’s State Pension Age Communication: PHSO Report · Hansard source

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  I should declare an interest as a 1950s-born woman. This is a disappointing statement, and I can only associate myself with the remarks made by my hon. Friend the Member for Brent West (Barry Gardiner), which I do not always do. I take the opportunity to thank all the WASPI women who have been campaigning and working so hard on this issue with many of us. How has this decision been communicated to the WASPI group?

• 15 Jan 2026 · Business of the House · Hansard source

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  Next Monday is Brew Monday, which Samaritans has reclaimed from the marketing myth that is blue Monday, when we are all miserable. May I invite the Leader of the House, all hon. Members and of course you, Madam Deputy Speaker, to join me and Samaritans in the Jubilee Room for a chat, a cuppa and to meet Samaritans and learn about their work? May we have a debate in Government time on the importance of talking with and listening to other people?

• 14 Jan 2026 · Economic Growth · Hansard source

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  6. What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to support economic growth in Scotland.

• 14 Jan 2026 · Economic Growth · Hansard source

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  Buses are hugely important to our communities and our transport network, so it is vital that Falkirk-based Alexander Dennis Ltd and its supply chain, including Dellner Glass in Consett in my constituency, are supported. It has taken the SNP First Minister over a year to recognise that. Can the Secretary of State set out how he is working with other Departments to ensure that jobs and the company not only survive, but thrive?

• 12 Jan 2026 · Topical Questions · Hansard source

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  T10. The recovery grant guarantee is a vital mechanism that protects the most deprived authorities. Will the Department commit to increasing the guarantee to match the national average core spending power increase, so that the areas that need funding most are fairly protected?

• 12 Jan 2026 · Social and Affordable Homes: Blaydon and Consett · Hansard source

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  6. What steps he is taking to build more social and affordable homes in Blaydon and Consett constituency.

• 12 Jan 2026 · Social and Affordable Homes: Blaydon and Consett · Hansard source

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  I am glad to see the Government focusing so much on building social housing, including some in my constituency, but it will also be important to maintain the stock once it has been built and to look at existing stock. Can the Minister say when the issue of rent convergence will be resolved?

• 8 Jan 2026 · Road Safety Strategy · Hansard source

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  I very much welcome the proposals in the strategy, which I have no doubt will save lives. May I thank the Minister for her statement on pavement parking earlier today? Many of us have raised that issue over many years. I am particularly pleased to see moves to crack down on unlicensed and uninsured drivers. The Minister will remember that she kindly met my constituents John and Karen Rowlands last year to talk about the death of their son Andrew. As the Minister knows, they want to see better oversight of insurance and licensing, especially in relation to car sales on social media. Would she welcome further representations on this issue as part of the consultation?