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HANSARD Occupied Palestinian Territories: Genocide Risk AssessmentI am honoured to serve as co-chair of the Britain-Palestine all-party parliamentary group. We face a stark legal reality: the UK’s duty to prevent genocide is triggered the moment…05 Feb 2026HANSARDLord MandelsonGiven what the hon. Gentleman has said, does he agree that the amendment as drawn would, in effect, just throw a cloak over the very issues that many right hon. and hon. Members…04 Feb 2026HANSARDCourt BacklogThe Minister was previously asked but did not clarify whether the Ministry of Justice conducted modelling on how much reducing jury trials would actually reduce the backlog. The…03 Feb 2026HANSARDCourt Backlog7. What steps he is taking to tackle the backlogs in the courts.03 Feb 2026HANSARDUS Department of Justice Release of FilesThis is a disaster, and against the backdrop of the incredible abuse of young women for such a long time, it fills the House will horror. I must agree with the hon. Member for…02 Feb 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsT10. Ben Houchen’s Teesworks saga has seen more than half a billion pounds of taxpayers’ money funnelled into enriching a few business people, while the opportunity for a…27 Jan 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseYesterday, MPs heard from some of the international non-governmental organisations whose Israeli registration to operate in Palestine will be terminated and which from 1 March…22 Jan 2026HANSARDGovernment InsourcingThe Minister will be aware that too many retired civil servants are waiting too long to be paid their pensions and lump sums. Seventy thousand people are still caught up waiting…22 Jan 2026HANSARD Northern Ireland Troubles: Legacy and ReconciliationI welcome the introduction of the remedial order. It is a necessary and overdue step if the Government are to retain the confidence of the people of Northern Ireland that they are…21 Jan 2026HANSARD Northern Ireland Troubles: Legacy and ReconciliationI thank the hon. Member for that intervention. There is an obligation on the Government under section 4 of the Human Rights Act: where they have been told by a court that…21 Jan 2026HANSARDGaza and the West Bank: Humanitarian SituationI thank the Foreign Secretary for her answer. Yesterday the Prime Minister made a welcome statement on the importance of sovereignty and the international rules-based order, yet…20 Jan 2026HANSARDGaza and the West Bank: Humanitarian Situation20. What steps her Department is taking to help improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza.20 Jan 2026HANSARDModern Industrial Strategy1. What steps she is taking to support sectors identified in the UK’s modern industrial strategy 2025.17 Dec 2025HANSARDModern Industrial StrategyI thank the Secretary of State for her answer. Can I take this opportunity to welcome the passage of the Employment Rights Bill through the Lords? It will deliver the greatest…17 Dec 2025HANSARD Employment Rights BillMy hon. Friend has set out how sensible the conversations have been thus far, but does she agree with me that they have been totally frustrated by colleagues down the corridor,…15 Dec 2025HANSARDKashmir: Self-determinationIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Sir Roger. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Bradford East (Imran Hussain) on securing this debate, and on all the work…10 Dec 2025HANSARDKashmir: Self-determinationCan my hon. Friend help me with this conundrum? It has been suggested that somebody in a monarchical position in years past has decided to cede a territory to one country or…10 Dec 2025HANSARD Employment Rights BillThat is absolutely right, but under this compromise, a bad employer may still dismiss someone without reason or justification. A worker could leave secure employment in good…08 Dec 2025HANSARD Employment Rights BillI draw Members’ attention to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests in relation to support from trade unions, of which I am proud. I agree with my right hon.…08 Dec 2025HANSARD Employment Rights BillI wholeheartedly agree with my right hon. Friend. I think that this episode highlights, again, flaws in the upper House, but even with the convention of double insistence, the…08 Dec 2025