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HANSARDMental Health Bill [Lords]I will speak on new clause 35, which sets out the conditions under which community treatment orders can be extended beyond 12 months. Like many across my constituency of Sheffield…14 Oct 2025HANSARDQatar: Israeli StrikeThe longer that Israel is allowed to act like a rogue state, bombing sovereign countries with impunity and expanding its war in the middle east, the weaker our words look—Gaza,…10 Sept 2025HANSARD Palestine Action: Proscription and ProtestsThis weekend alone, almost 900 people—several of whom were from my constituency—were arrested. The Terrorism Act was not brought in to arrest vicars, retired grandmothers and NHS…08 Sept 2025HANSARDGaza: Evacuation of UK Scholarship StudentsYara is a 24-year-old student from Gaza City. Her ambition is to study international law and global justice, and earlier this year she won a scholarship at the University of…02 Sept 2025HANSARDGaza: Evacuation of UK Scholarship Students6. What progress his Department has made on the evacuation of UK scholarship students from Gaza.02 Sept 2025HANSARD English Devolution and Community Empowerment BillThe point that I am going to make is about existing committee structures retaining their models, rather than about new committees. The Local Government Association has also called…02 Sept 2025HANSARD English Devolution and Community Empowerment BillI congratulate the Deputy Prime Minister on bringing forward this Bill, which embeds our ambition and champions the promise of devolution. It will mark the biggest transfer of…02 Sept 2025HANSARD Middle EastI welcome the Foreign Secretary’s statement on Palestinian statehood and the additional aid announced for Gaza, as well as the recent work to evacuate students and children in…01 Sept 2025HANSARD SudanNot a single person in my Sudanese diaspora community in Sheffield has not been affected by the horrific violence in Sudan, but the most harrowing part for them is not the regular…16 Jul 2025HANSARD Giving Every Child the Best Start in LifeBefore I came into politics I spent about 20 years working in and with communities, a significant part of which was in early years, so this area is of real importance to me.…16 Jul 2025HANSARDMiddle EastMany constituents contacted me over the weekend, fearful of the fallout from US intervention in Iran. They know, and we know, that wars do not make the world a safer place, but…23 Jun 2025HANSARD Iran-Israel ConflictI welcome the work of the Foreign Secretary and the diplomatic actions that have taken place so far. Israel’s unprovoked attack on Iran has opened yet another dangerous front and…16 Jun 2025HANSARD Israel and the Occupied Palestinian TerritoriesI welcome the sanctions announced today, which are long overdue and signify an important step forward. I thank the Minister for his hard work and strong statement on the issue. My…10 Jun 2025HANSARDIsrael and the Occupied Palestinian TerritoriesI welcome the Foreign Secretary’s very strong statement and thank him for his work on this matter. He confirmed the words of Minister Smotrich—that Israel’s goal is to destroy…20 May 2025HANSARDGaza: UK AssessmentThe international community has failed to stop Israel’s impunity. We have collectively failed to act on violations as they are committed, and to hold Israel to account. With our…14 May 2025HANSARDParking RegulationIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Efford. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Derby South (Baggy Shanker) and the hon. Member for Newton Abbot (Martin…06 May 2025HANSARDParking RegulationI agree: the private parking code of practice is not fit for purpose. Will the Minister explain whether the Government will consider reintroducing the official private parking…06 May 2025HANSARD Israel: Refusal of Entry for UK ParliamentariansI would like to start by thanking the Foreign Secretary, the Minister for the Middle East, the British embassy in Tel Aviv and the British consulate for their continued support.…07 Apr 2025HANSARDGaza: Israeli Military OperationsOn 30 March, the first day of Eid, Israeli attacks on Gaza killed dozens of Palestinians, adding to the death toll since Israel breached the ceasefire agreement. Israel is now in…02 Apr 2025HANSARD Nutrition for Growth SummitIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Jardine. I congratulate the right hon. Member for Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale (David Mundell) on securing this…25 Mar 2025