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HANSARDEuropean Union: UK MembershipIn Sheffield Central we have two large universities. The UK having left the European Union has had an impact on not only students coming to the UK, but the financial…24 Mar 2025HANSARD Children’s Wellbeing and Schools BillI commend the Minister on all the excellent work that has taken place so far on the Bill. My representations will be on home education. I recognise the importance of safeguarding…18 Mar 2025HANSARDSchooling CostsI thank the Minister for his answer and congratulate the Department on its excellent work on the child poverty taskforce. Lesson time and learning are being significantly affected…10 Mar 2025HANSARDSchooling Costs11. What steps she is taking to help reduce the cost of sending children to school.10 Mar 2025HANSARDForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeI am a member of the Foreign Affairs Committee, and we have heard from FCDO representatives about the important work the Department does and how essential it is for the Department…05 Mar 2025HANSARDJammu and Kashmir: Human RightsIt is an absolute pleasure to serve under your chairship, Dr Allin-Khan. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Hyndburn (Sarah Smith) for securing this important debate. I pay…05 Mar 2025HANSARDGazaThe powerful scenes of Palestinians celebrating the start of Ramadan, even as their homes and lives have been reduced to rubble by Israeli forces, send a defiant message to the…04 Mar 2025HANSARD Israel and the Occupied Palestinian TerritoriesEthnic cleansing is a practice that we see taking place, as is the annexation of the west bank. Does my hon. Friend agree that the peace process is not an end result, and…12 Feb 2025HANSARD Gambling HarmsDoes the hon. Member agree that we cannot allow the sector to regulate itself? If allowed to, its members will do what benefits them and ensure they prioritise profit, not the…05 Feb 2025HANSARD Gambling HarmsOne particular gambling company says to people that when the fun stops, the betting should stop. Does the hon. Member agree that when the fun stops, it is far too late?05 Feb 2025HANSARD Gambling HarmsDoes my hon. Friend agree that we are falling behind other countries with evidence of less harm? Countries including Belgium, the Netherlands, Italy and Spain have chosen almost…05 Feb 2025HANSARDFamily Visas: Income RequirementIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Pritchard. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for North Ayrshire and Arran (Irene Campbell) on her excellent speech.…20 Jan 2025HANSARDFamily Visas: Income RequirementI agree with the hon. Member that many cases have been delayed as a result of incompetence and staff not being trained properly. The constant churn in the Home Office has meant…20 Jan 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseMany of my constituents are rightly concerned about animal welfare. I join them in wanting to see more action in that area, whether that is an end to trail hunting, the phasing…09 Jan 2025HANSARDNorthern GazaIn November, the Israel Defence Forces made an official statement that they are getting closer to the complete evacuation of northern Gaza and that Palestinians will not be…07 Jan 2025HANSARD Employer National Insurance Contributions: CharitiesIt is a pleasure to serve under you, Chair, and I congratulate the hon. Member for Isle of Wight East (Joe Robertson) on securing today’s debate. As the former chief executive of…07 Jan 2025HANSARDCOP29I commend the Energy Secretary on his work, both in the UK and his global leadership at COP29. Many developing countries continue to face the intensifying effects of the climate…26 Nov 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsT7. I have met a number of British-Palestinian families who are trying to reunite with their families in Gaza. Part of the entry clearance process requires the undertaking of…25 Nov 2024HANSARDIsrael-Gaza Conflict: Arrest WarrantsThe ICC’s decision is a crucial step towards ensuring justice and accountability for the crimes against humanity committed in Gaza and Israel. It is vital for the Government to…25 Nov 2024HANSARD G20 and COP29 SummitsI associate myself with the condolences for Lord Prescott. I welcome G20 leaders calling for a comprehensive ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon and the UK’s decision to support a…21 Nov 2024