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Dame Karen Bradley

MP for Staffordshire Moorlands · Conservative · United Kingdom

IN THEIR OWN WORDS

The Leader of the House knows that I have enormous respect for him, and I am sure that this is quite a difficult statement for him to make, particularly as the right hon. Member for Makerfield will face unfavourable comparisons with Boris Johnson, who did come to this House and make a statement before the summer recess.

BUSINESS OF THE HOUSE · 2026-07-14 · READ IN HANSARD

I thank the hon. Member—my friend from the Select Committee—for an enjoyable visit. We learned a lot, but it was a challenging visit, as there was an awful lot to take in. This is a problem that affects countries across the world; it is not an issue that can be solved by one country alone. We have to work together.

IMMIGRATION AND ASYLUM BILL · 2026-07-13 · READ IN HANSARD

Members for Edinburgh East and Musselburgh (Chris Murray), for Sunderland Central (Lewis Atkinson) and for Bassetlaw (Jo White) were all there to see the work being done. It is very impressive to see the work being done jointly with the UK.

IMMIGRATION AND ASYLUM BILL · 2026-07-13 · READ IN HANSARD

Someone’s immigration status may make them more vulnerable, but it is a financial crime—it is the exploitation of one human being by another for financial gain.

IMMIGRATION AND ASYLUM BILL · 2026-07-13 · READ IN HANSARD

Like many on this side of the House, I have very fond memories of Ann. She made the effort to travel to Staffordshire Moorlands—not many people do; we are quite isolated— [ Interruption. ] Yes, they come to Alton Towers—the hon. Member for Newcastle-under-Lyme (Adam Jogee) is quite right.

DEATH OF ANN WIDDECOMBE · 2026-07-13 · READ IN HANSARD

It is an honour to follow the hon. Member for Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton (Jim McMahon). He was absolutely right about the tone we need to employ. I recognise the comments he made about his constituents. I suspect that his constituents have a very similar view to my constituents—we are not too far apart.

IMMIGRATION AND ASYLUM BILL · 2026-07-13 · READ IN HANSARD

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  1. I would just say to the Minister that sometimes we have to lead, and this is an opportunity to lead and to be the first to do something really important.

    COMPANY TRANSPARENCY (CARBON IN SUPPLY CHAINS) BILL · 2020-10-16 · READ IN HANSARD