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HANSARDReferral of Prime Minister to Committee of PrivilegesI remember the debate vividly. Members from both sides made the case. I said in my remarks that that was an example of the House at its best, because we came to a good decision to…28 Apr 2026HANSARDReferral of Prime Minister to Committee of PrivilegesThe right hon. Gentleman is very kind; I will see him on the cricket pitch in a week’s time. There is a serious point, in that there are a number of very senior civil servants,…28 Apr 2026HANSARDMiddle EastSince we last met in this place, the President of the United States has had at least three positions on the strait of Hormuz: first, he said that opening it was not in his…13 Apr 2026HANSARDRepresentation of the People Bill (Fifth sitting)The hon. Member is right to call us friends, but let us be honest: we are unusual people who were involved in politics at a young age. That perhaps reflects many of us on the…26 Mar 2026HANSARDRepresentation of the People Bill (Fifth sitting)Let me indulge in an example. The hon. Gentleman is a persuasive man; he has knocked on a door in Hamble Valley on 2 May ahead of the local authority elections on 7 May, which he…26 Mar 2026HANSARDRepresentation of the People Bill (Third sitting)I just want to clarify my understanding of the Green party’s policy position. I have been looking at the Sentencing Council guidelines, and typically a person convicted of…24 Mar 2026HANSARDRepresentation of the People Bill (Third sitting)I am grateful for the tenor of the debate. The hon. Lady talks about the connection to society, but I ask that she considers the victim for a minute. Let us stick with my example.…24 Mar 2026HANSARDRepresentation of the People Bill (First sitting)Q Good morning, Dr Garland. We had a sharp fall in turnout at the last general election, and we have already spoken this morning about 8 million people not being registered. I…18 Mar 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsT7. At the Munich security conference, the Prime Minister rightly said that we must do more to work with our allies to build our collective European security. Given that moral…03 Mar 2026HANSARDSpring ForecastOn days like this, I am particularly grateful that NHS waiting lists are falling. Although it seems a long time ago that we heard from the shadow Chancellor, I was very concerned…03 Mar 2026HANSARDMiddle EastMay I put on record my admiration for the skill and the bravery of our armed forces? We owe them a debt of gratitude now more than ever as they see action. The Prime Minister was…02 Mar 2026HANSARDLord MandelsonI will make some progress. All of us in this House deserve the truth. Everyone in this country deserves the truth. Most importantly of all, so does every victim. Mandelson’s time…04 Feb 2026HANSARDLord MandelsonI wholeheartedly agree with my hon. Friend. That is why I began my remarks by saying that this has been an important day for the House. I sincerely believe that we are…04 Feb 2026HANSARDLord MandelsonLet me start by putting on record my horror at the crimes of Jeffrey Epstein, as so many hon. Members have done today. This man was a paedophile and a perpetrator of evil acts.…04 Feb 2026HANSARDLord MandelsonThe only thing that matches his number of interventions in Westminster Hall is his decency as a man and a parliamentarian. The focus today has rightly been on Mandelson. There is…04 Feb 2026HANSARDLord MandelsonThere are unquestionably things that we did not know. I listened incredibly carefully to the Prime Minister during PMQs today, and he was clear. He made a personal statement that…04 Feb 2026HANSARDUS Department of Justice Release of FilesI thank the Chief Secretary for coming to Parliament at the first opportunity to address this issue. Epstein’s crimes were vile, and I cannot begin to imagine how these latest…02 Feb 2026HANSARD Youth UnemploymentI am pleased to have an opportunity to talk about young people, how we invest in their future, extend opportunities and do all in our power to leave nobody behind, but in order to…28 Jan 2026HANSARD Youth UnemploymentSpeaking of daring, the Leader of the Opposition said today that the Conservatives do not want any more centrist ideas. What does the Minister make of that and their future with…28 Jan 2026HANSARDSupport into Work: Health Conditions4. What steps he is taking to support people with health conditions into work.26 Jan 2026