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Patrick Hurley – Southport’s first ever Labour MP

Patrick Hurley campaigning in Southport.

Patrick was elected Southport’s first ever Labour MP in the July 2024 General Election with a decisive majority of 5,789 votes.

Patrick has already been busy working in parliament and back here in Southport, listening to and helping residents. As of the end of January him and his team have worked on around 3,000 cases in the constituency.

Please visit his website – link below – for more details of his work, campaigns, petitions and how to get in touch:

https://patrickhurley.uk/

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Patrick in Parliament

Professions: Qualifications

Department for Business and Trade

Patrick Hurley received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what discussions he has had with European counterparts on improving mutual recognition of professional qualifications to support UK skills...

Tourism and Hospitality Industry

Department for Transport

Patrick Hurley received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of travel and customs arrangements on UK tourism and hospitality businesses.

Innovation and Research: EU Countries

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

Patrick Hurley received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what estimate he has made of the economic benefit to the United Kingdom of increased participation in European research,...

UK Trade with EU

Patrick Hurley received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether his Department has undertaken any recent assessment of business sentiment regarding closer economic relations between the United Kingdom and...

UK Trade with EU

Department for Business and Trade

Patrick Hurley received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of UK-EU trade arrangements on coastal and visitor economies with significant food,...

Lifelong Learning: “University of the Air” White Paper - [Sir Desmond Swayne in the Chair]

Westminster Hall debates

First, I pay tribute to you, Sir Desmond, for your exemplary chairmanship, Sir Desmond. I also thank Members from across the House for their valued contributions. With your indulgence, Sir...

Lifelong Learning: “University of the Air” White Paper - [Sir Desmond Swayne in the Chair]

Westminster Hall debates

Definitely. If anything, it is even more important in 2026, with all the challenges we see around us. As I said, we should be honest about the challenges. Despite the success of institutions like...

Lifelong Learning: “University of the Air” White Paper - [Sir Desmond Swayne in the Chair]

Westminster Hall debates

I am more than happy to commend Baroness Jennie Lee, and I am more than happy to celebrate the success of my hon. Friend and of the countless thousands of others who have studied around the real...

Lifelong Learning: “University of the Air” White Paper - [Sir Desmond Swayne in the Chair]

Westminster Hall debates

Funding is a huge issue here. The modular basis for the Open University has been a real boon to people who find themselves unable, for whatever reason, to study in a traditional format, but...

Lifelong Learning: “University of the Air” White Paper - [Sir Desmond Swayne in the Chair]

Westminster Hall debates

I agree entirely, and will make similar points later in my speech. The hon. Gentleman and I are very much on the same page.

Lifelong Learning: “University of the Air” White Paper - [Sir Desmond Swayne in the Chair]

Westminster Hall debates

I beg to move, That this House has considered the impact of the University of the Air White Paper on lifelong learning opportunities. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir...

Victims Code

Patrick Hurley made a speech in the House of Commons

In my constituency, an acknowledged victim of violent crime is being alleged to be contributorily negligent in the civil courts. That is retraumatising, and appears to be contrary to natural...

Victims Code

Patrick Hurley made a speech in the House of Commons

What progress his Department has made on a new victims code.

Culture: North of England

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Patrick Hurley received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the British Council’s restructuring plans, including changes to its...

Topical Questions

Work and Pensions

Patrick Hurley made a speech in the House of Commons

The shadow Secretary of State has recently claimed that the Government could save getting on for £2 billion from the welfare bill by bringing in face-to-face assessments. I find this ironic...

Engagements

Patrick Hurley made a speech in the House of Commons

In contrast with the preoccupations of the Leader of the Opposition, my constituents are more concerned with the NHS and waiting lists. Thanks to this Government, across England, waiting lists...

Engagements

Patrick Hurley made a speech in the House of Commons

I thank the Prime Minister for his words in relation to the horrific attack in my constituency, and for the work that the Government are doing as a result. The families affected do not want their...

Topical Questions

Health and Social Care

Patrick Hurley made a speech in the House of Commons

What more can the Government do to ensure that social enterprises delivering NHS services get the same support as internal NHS trusts, and play a bigger role in NHS reform?

NHS: Pay

Department of Health and Social Care

Patrick Hurley received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department plans to extend the 2024-25 NHS pay settlement for staff aligned to Agenda for Change to social enterprises...

Social Enterprises and Community Ownership

Westminster Hall debates

I neglected to declare an interest in my capacity as the chair of the all-party parliamentary group on the social, co-operative and community economy. Does my hon. Friend agree that all Members...