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HANSARDViolence against Women and Girls StrategyMale violence against women and girls touches every corner of our country and every constituency. In my area, Broadland district council has done great work, including getting…15 Dec 2025HANSARDSudan: Humanitarian SituationThe Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights warned recently of escalating drone strikes across Darfur and Kordofan and, as the Minister said, six peacekeepers lost…15 Dec 2025HANSARD Railways BillI welcome the fact that Greater Anglia was one of the first companies to move into public ownership, and the freeze in rail fares. On devolution, many of us in the east would like…09 Dec 2025HANSARDLocal ElectionsAll Labour Members agree that we want power brought closer to our communities, and I have been clear in backing proper devolution in Norfolk and effective local government…04 Dec 2025HANSARD Business of the HousePeople in Norwich and Norfolk care deeply about their local environment. Last Friday, I met local leaders at a roundtable hosted by Nelsonspirit, a fantastic social impact…04 Dec 2025HANSARDBudget ResolutionsThe Budget that the Chancellor delivered yesterday set the course for a fairer Britain, founded on a stronger, more resilient economy. It will make a real difference to people in…27 Nov 2025HANSARDGaza: Humanitarian ObligationsI thank the Minister for giving way and for the speech he is making. It was announced today that the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation is ceasing operations. It was said that the GHF…24 Nov 2025HANSARDGaza: Humanitarian ObligationsIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms Butler. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for North Ayrshire and Arran (Irene Campbell) for leading this debate, and the people…24 Nov 2025HANSARDNeighbourhood Police OfficersRecently, I visited Mile Cross with local councillors and members of Mile Cross Litterbusters, a local voluntary group that does excellent work to clean up the area, but they…17 Nov 2025HANSARDNeighbourhood Police Officers20. What steps her Department is taking to introduce more neighbourhood police officers.17 Nov 2025HANSARDPrisoner Releases in ErrorI am sure that as the Lord Chancellor made his statement, victims were at the forefront of his mind. We can all only imagine the fear and distress felt by victims when someone who…11 Nov 2025HANSARDConflict in SudanAs I have said before, this is a war on women, but women are also fighting hard as human rights defenders in the diaspora and in Sudan, whether they are running emergency response…05 Nov 2025HANSARD Fertility Treatment (Right to Time Off)I beg to move, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make provision for a right to paid time off work for fertility treatment; and for connected purposes. Deciding to start or…04 Nov 2025HANSARD Sudan: Protection of CiviliansIt is undeniable that what is happening in Sudan is a war on women, with the use of rape and brutal sexual violence. November marks the 25th anniversary of UN resolution 1325 on…30 Oct 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseRuby Bishop is an incredible wheelchair tennis player from Norwich, who proudly represents Great Britain internationally. Despite her success, she faced many barriers at school to…30 Oct 2025HANSARDNorth Sea Oil and Gas IndustryI recently visited the Bacton gas terminal in the constituency of the hon. Member for North Norfolk (Steff Aquarone), which is on the North sea coast. It already provides up to…27 Oct 2025HANSARD Co-operative Sector: Government SupportIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Turner. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton (Jim McMahon) for securing this important…21 Oct 2025HANSARDChildcare: AffordabilityAs the Minister has said, nurseries are an important part of the childcare picture. Last month, I visited Mousehold infant and nursery school, which—thanks to the funding it has…20 Oct 2025HANSARDChildcare: Affordability17. What steps she is taking to help increase the affordability of childcare.20 Oct 2025HANSARD Pride in PlaceThe Labour Government’s £20 million investment for Heartsease and Pilling Park in my constituency will be transformative. For too long our communities have had stuff done to them,…15 Oct 2025