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HANSARD Puberty-suppressing HormonesI thank the Secretary of State for addressing the points in my letter to him, particularly on the holistic approach to the health of trans young people. In his statement, he said…11 Dec 2024HANSARDTerrorism (Protection of Premises) BillMy hon. Friend is making an excellent speech, and I thank him for his service in the police. Three victims of the Manchester Arena bombing were from my constituency —Sorrell…09 Dec 2024HANSARD SyriaLike Minister Falconer, I was at the Doha forum this weekend, and there was palpable relief among the vast majority of delegates that the brutal murderer Assad had finally fallen.…09 Dec 2024HANSARDElections (Proportional Representation)Will the hon. Member give way?03 Dec 2024HANSARDCritical Minerals: Domestic ProductionAustralia is the world’s largest lithium producer, but nearly all its lithium is exported to China for battery production there, and there is very little domestic battery…03 Dec 2024HANSARDUkraineI was heartened to hear the Minister say that we would support the self-defence of Ukraine for as long as it takes. One of the most important aspects of that is the development of…03 Dec 2024HANSARDCOP29I was in Paris nine years ago when we started the process of negotiation on article 6 of the Paris agreement, which was concluded only with the gavel going down in Baku. It is an…26 Nov 2024HANSARD G20 and COP29 SummitsI know the Prime Minister shares my disappointment at the weakness of the G20 statement on Ukraine, compared with the G7 statement. When he met President Xi, did he raise China’s…21 Nov 2024HANSARD International Men’s DayI thank my hon. Friend the Member for Bishop Auckland (Sam Rushworth) for securing this important debate. As we know, International Men’s Day was on Tuesday. My hon. Friend the…21 Nov 2024HANSARD International Men’s DayI absolutely acknowledge that and will be coming on to some of those issues in my speech. Men and boys face incessant pressures to live up to myths and stereotypes about what…21 Nov 2024HANSARD Financial Assistance to Ukraine BillWe are now 1,000 days into the Russian invasion of Ukraine and we are entering a crucial period for Ukraine and its people, with the Kursk offensive and Administration change in…20 Nov 2024HANSARD Ukraine: 1,000 DaysAs chair of the all-party parliamentary group on Ukraine, I thank the Foreign Secretary and the Defence Secretary for all their staunch work in support of Ukraine. We have heard a…19 Nov 2024HANSARDChildren’s Social CareI thank the Secretary of State for her statement, and the Under-Secretary of State for Education, the hon. Member for Lewisham East (Janet Daby), for her recent visit to my…18 Nov 2024HANSARDHouse of Lords (Hereditary Peers) BillI have been here a little while—seven years—and the right hon. Member has never encouraged me, although he has scolded me once or twice. He has talked about democracy and…12 Nov 2024HANSARDIncome tax (charge)indicated assent .31 Oct 2024HANSARDIncome tax (charge)On that point, will the hon. Gentleman give way?31 Oct 2024HANSARDIncome tax (charge)What is wrong with the German economy? The German economy has consistently performed well over the past 30 years, in excess of our economy, and has a strong industrial strategy.…31 Oct 2024HANSARDIncome tax (charge)I accept that the hon. Gentleman has great experience in farming, but did he read the analysis by Professor Andy Summers of the London School of Economics, which shows that the £1…31 Oct 2024HANSARDIncome tax (charge)It has been a pleasure to listen to so many excellent maiden speeches this afternoon from new colleagues on the Government Benches. I am looking forward to hearing the remainder…31 Oct 2024HANSARD Renters’ Rights BillThe Renters’ Rights Bill will bring much-needed security and safety to renters. I praise the Minister for Housing and Planning and the Secretary of State for bringing forward the…09 Oct 2024