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HANSARDIsrael and PalestineOn that point about moving past the temporary truce, we are now 10 days on from that and it occurs to me—I wonder whether my hon. Friend concurs—that there is no clear strategy…11 Dec 2023HANSARDAutumn Statement ResolutionsThe hon. Lady is right about social homes. A number of leading organisations working in the housing sector would say that we need 90,000 social homes per annum. However, let me…23 Nov 2023HANSARDAutumn Statement ResolutionsThe hon. Gentleman has made his own case, but as a keen campaigner on all aspects of our housing crisis, I very much agree with his sentiment.23 Nov 2023HANSARDAutumn Statement ResolutionsAfter 13 long years of Conservative economic failure, Britain is stuck in a cycle of low growth and high taxes, with working people across the country paying the price. This…23 Nov 2023HANSARDEngagementsWith 316 arrivals by small boat this week, last week’s Supreme Court ruling on Rwanda has left this Government’s lack of a compassionate and functioning asylum system totally…22 Nov 2023HANSARDViolence against Women and Girls: Legislation19. What reforms he is making to the criminal justice system to tackle violence against women and girls.21 Nov 2023HANSARDViolence against Women and Girls: LegislationIt is vital that victims of serious sexual assault are supported through what can often be a lengthy and traumatic process, yet we know that many rape victims do not access early…21 Nov 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseYesterday the deputy chairman of the Conservative party advocated breaking the law in response to the Supreme Court’s ruling on the Government’s inhumane and illegal proposals…16 Nov 2023HANSARDEconomic GrowthDoes my right hon. Friend agree that we are still paying the price of the failed Tory policies since 2010 that have weakened our NHS, stripped funding from our local council…14 Nov 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseLast weekend, the Home Secretary turned her damaging and divisive rhetoric on the homeless, describing homelessness as a “lifestyle choice” and suggesting that her Government…09 Nov 2023HANSARD Economic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) BillAs my right hon. Friend knows, I am a former local authority leader in Trafford. I am incredibly proud that, when I was the leader of Trafford Council, my Labour administration…25 Oct 2023HANSARD Renters (Reform) BillLike my hon. Friend the Member for Sheffield South East (Mr Betts), I begin by informing the House that I am a vice-president of the Local Government Association. I am also a…23 Oct 2023HANSARDIsrael and GazaWe must all recognise the responsibility of global leaders to ensure the protection of innocent Palestinian civilians. To that end, may I ask the Prime Minister what steps he is…23 Oct 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseThe Warburton toll bridge is a vital route, linking Greater Manchester and Cheshire across the Manchester ship canal. A recent consultation of local communities on a proposed…19 Oct 2023HANSARDHigh Speed 2Can the Minister tell my constituents when they will be able to board a high-speed train from Manchester to London?18 Sept 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseThere are currently 1.8 million people on mental health waiting lists up and down the country, including thousands in my constituency. That is a damning indictment of this…14 Sept 2023HANSARD Libya FloodsThis is a devastating tragedy, and it has unquestionably been exacerbated by Libya’s poor warning and evacuation systems, and by its substandard planning and design standards. I…14 Sept 2023HANSARD Voter Identification SchemeThe Government have committed to an independent review of their voter ID changes. Can the Minister tell us who will conduct that review and what its terms of reference will be? If…14 Sept 2023HANSARDSafety of School BuildingsI am grateful to the hon. Gentleman for giving way. Given the concern he is now expressing about how public buildings were built in the past, does he stand by his comments about…06 Sept 2023HANSARDSafety of School Buildingsrose —06 Sept 2023