Speeches by Ingham.

“11. What steps she is taking to reduce rural crime.”

“This week, Pub Aid announced the finalists of the community pub hero awards. There were more than 1,000 entries, and I am over the moon to be able to say that the Bird in Hand pub in my constituency of Stafford, Eccleshall and the villages is one of the 31 finalists. It is an incredible venue that does so much for the …”

“I thank the Minister for his statement and update. In Stafford, Eccleshall and the villages, I have a constituent, Janet, who is in her 80s. She tragically lost her first and second husband to infected blood, and she is due to receive compensation as their next of kin. She would like to ensure that she can pass the pay…”

“Before I get to my main speech, I will say a few words on my position on migration. When I was growing up, my dad, who was a bricklayer, had to go and work in Germany because it was so hard to get good-paying work in Burnley, where I am from. A bit like “Auf Wiedersehen, Pet”, he and loads of mates went over to Germany…”

“11. What steps she is taking to help increase prosecution rates for cases involving violence against women and girls.”

“In June 2024, 60% of rape investigations were closed because the victim dropped out. On top of that I have heard harrowing stories from my constituents who went to court over their sexual assault, and who felt humiliated and were further traumatised by that process. What work is being done to ensure that victims of sex…”

“Like most MPs, one of my favourite things is to visit schools in my constituency. Recently, I was at Sir Graham Balfour school in Stafford where one of the students spoke to me passionately about how school sport and physical education benefit not only physical but mental health. Inspired by his campaigning, will the L…”

“I thank my constituency neighbour, my hon. Friend the Member for Newcastle-under-Lyme (Adam Jogee), for securing this debate. Stafford also has a proud coalfield history. Many of my constituents were miners, who dedicated their lives to the mining industry both below and above ground. Today, like many hon. Members, I w…”

“Ellie, you touched on this slightly, so thank you. What does your party do to ensure its own members’ actions do not cross the line into abuse or intimidation, whether of members or other parties?”

“Some MPs have told me about this election being different, and the parties also campaigned differently, because there was a greater presence on social media, which led to increased awareness of who the local MP and the local candidates were than there maybe had been previously. Do you think that any of that contributed…”

“Thanks very much for giving evidence today. I want to speak to the threat and intimidation faced by female journalists in particular. You have talked about some of the things you have experienced. Could you speak about the experience of female journalists in particular?”

“Thank you so much for your evidence, which has been really candid and really illuminating. I will keep this question brief, and it is specifically to you, Séamus, if that is all right. In 2023, the National Action Plan for the Safety of Journalists said that the PSNI had “made transformative progress in addressing jour…”

“Some MPs have told me about this election being different, and the parties also campaigned differently, because there was a greater presence on social media, which led to increased awareness of who the local MP and the local candidates were than there maybe had been previously. Do you think that any of that contributed…”

“I have a couple of points. Could you write to us on your point about how someone’s previous career might demonstrate how they are interested or not in areas—for example defence and national security—and the gamut of the whole role of an MP? It is interesting that you consider that to be relevant, in terms of character.…”

“Would your party support some kind of process for independently investigating allegations that party members have breached your policies on threatening or intimidating conduct?”

“I have a couple of points. Could you write to us on your point about how someone’s previous career might demonstrate how they are interested or not in areas—for example defence and national security—and the gamut of the whole role of an MP? It is interesting that you consider that to be relevant, in terms of character.…”

“Ellie, you touched on this slightly, so thank you. What does your party do to ensure its own members’ actions do not cross the line into abuse or intimidation, whether of members or other parties?”

“Some MPs have told me about this election being different, and the parties also campaigned differently, because there was a greater presence on social media, which led to increased awareness of who the local MP and the local candidates were than there maybe had been previously. Do you think that any of that contributed…”

“Would your party support some kind of process for independently investigating allegations that party members have breached your policies on threatening or intimidating conduct?”

“Ellie, you touched on this slightly, so thank you. What does your party do to ensure its own members’ actions do not cross the line into abuse or intimidation, whether of members or other parties?”