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HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe International Court of Justice directed third states not to enter into trade dealings with Israel in the Occupied Palestinian Territories two years ago, but the Government…16 Jun 2026 · 4d agoHANSARD Myanmar: Human RightsThe genocide against the Rohingya Muslims, which has been ongoing for almost a decade, is one of the most horrifying examples of Islamophobia. Does the right hon. Member agree…10 Jun 2026HANSARD Youth Mental Health SupportIn Greater Manchester, we have the BeeWell programme, which tracks young people’s wellbeing and is critical in helping local areas identify needs, and designs more targeted,…03 Jun 2026HANSARDMuslims: NHS8. What discussions he has had with regulators on tackling anti-Muslim hostility in the NHS.14 Apr 2026HANSARDMuslims: NHSThe Health Secretary has long campaigned on tackling anti-Muslim hostility, and I know that we are both proud that this Government have adopted a working definition of it.…14 Apr 2026HANSARDMiddle EastLet me thank the Prime Minister for his statesmanship. This weekend saw the Pakistani Government step up and take global leadership by expertly hosting and mediating negotiations…13 Apr 2026HANSARD Immigration ReformsOn the question of being on the right side, I say to the hon. Member that the Manchester Refugee Support Network, through its specialist services, helped almost 3,000 people last…17 Mar 2026HANSARDChildren in Poverty2. What steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help reduce inequalities experienced by children in poverty.11 Mar 2026HANSARDChildren in PovertyIn families with disabled children, 25% of those children are living in deep material poverty. The recent uprating of universal credit will be a great help for children growing up…11 Mar 2026HANSARDUN International Day to Combat IslamophobiaI rise to present this petition on marking the UN International Day to Combat Islamophobia. In 2025, 45% of religious hate crimes committed in the UK were directed towards…10 Mar 2026HANSARDImmigration PolicyThe Baobab Centre for Young Survivors in Exile has found that restrictive policies have had an insignificant effect on the number of unaccompanied children seeking asylum in…09 Mar 2026HANSARD Social Cohesion Action PlanThe publication of the definition of anti-Muslim hostility has been almost a decade in the making. I thank the Secretary of State and the Minister for Faith for their…09 Mar 2026HANSARD Consumer Energy Bills: Government SupportOver 6,000 households in my constituency are living in fuel poverty. The warm homes plan will deliver targeted support for those living in fuel-poor households and provide them…27 Jan 2026HANSARD Police Reform White PaperAs a former police officer, I welcome the Home Secretary’s statement. Under its current chief constable, Greater Manchester police has seen a resurgence and has become a highly…26 Jan 2026HANSARDSale of FireworksGiven so many people write to us about this issue, it is clear that we all feel the impact. On new year’s eve, my constituent Kim reported that fireworks went on in Whalley Range…19 Jan 2026HANSARDUniversities: Statutory Duty of CareSome 72% of students report that their mental health has suffered as a result of the cost of living crisis. One in five have considered dropping out because they simply cannot…13 Jan 2026HANSARD Airport Drop-off ChargesMy hon. Friend makes an excellent point about fairness. I am concerned about these charges, because someone I know took one minute extra while trying to get out of the airport,…13 Jan 2026HANSARD Airport Drop-off ChargesI thank my hon. Friend for securing this very important debate. I must say that I love Manchester airport, but not these charges. A constituent of mine, who is an Uber driver,…13 Jan 2026HANSARDProvisional Local Government Finance Settlement 2026-27: Greater Manchester15. What assessment he has made of the potential impact of the provisional local government finance settlement 2026-27 on Greater Manchester.12 Jan 2026HANSARDProvisional Local Government Finance Settlement 2026-27: Greater ManchesterFourteen years of Tory austerity saw harsh cuts to local government finances, which left our public services on their knees. This latest funding settlement by the Labour…12 Jan 2026