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HANSARD Employment Rights BillAbsolutely, and no decent employer should fear any of these measures. Rogue employers were warned that exploitation and arbitrary dismissal would end, but under the compromise, a…08 Dec 2025HANSARD Employment Rights BillNo, I will carry on. This debate has been muddied by talk of probation. We never proposed abolishing probation periods—they are proper and necessary—but no system should allow…08 Dec 2025HANSARDCriminal Court ReformGiven that the Bar Council has said it has seen “no evidence” that removing the right to elect to have a jury trial will significantly reduce the Crown court backlog, and that…02 Dec 2025HANSARDImmigration Reforms: Humanitarian Visa RoutesWill the Minister reaffirm that the act of seeking asylum is not illegal or unlawful—in fact, it is lawful under the refugee convention? That appears to have become somewhat…25 Nov 2025HANSARDImmigration Reforms: Humanitarian Visa RoutesI thank my hon. Friend for her excellent point. Indeed, that is one of the things the Red Cross highlighted. Narrow safe routes alone will not prevent dangerous journeys. The…25 Nov 2025HANSARDImmigration Reforms: Humanitarian Visa RoutesIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Sir Edward, and I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Rushcliffe (James Naish) for securing this debate, which is important because…25 Nov 2025HANSARD Northern Ireland Troubles BillI rise to welcome the Bill, particularly its reversal of aspects of the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 and its effort to restore human rights…18 Nov 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe Government have tabled an amendment to the Crime and Policing Bill that would create sweeping powers to impose conditions on public protests based on cumulative disruption.…17 Nov 2025HANSARD Police ReformI thank the Minister for her statement. I whole- heartedly agree that the public have not bought into this model, but that does not mean there has not been some excellent work…13 Nov 2025HANSARDEmployment Rights BillI draw hon. Members’ attention to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests in relation to support from trade unions, of which I am most proud. The past four…05 Nov 2025HANSARDEmployment Rights BillNo, because I am conscious of time. There is no impact on retaining probationary periods—they remain intact. Having day one rights against unfair dismissal does not prevent an…05 Nov 2025HANSARDEmployment Rights BillWould the Minister agree that the introduction of these rights and protections is absolutely critical, but equally important is the ability to enforce those rights? The Fair Work…05 Nov 2025HANSARDEmployment Rights BillThe concept is pretty simple. Conservative Members are conflating different issues around unfair dismissal and probationary contracts. They are scaremongering. There is nothing in…05 Nov 2025HANSARD Public Office (Accountability) BillI congratulate the Prime Minister and thank him for bringing forward this Bill, which represents an epic struggle by the Hillsborough families, who are to be much admired and…03 Nov 2025HANSARDFair Pay AgreementsI thank the Minister for her response, but with the cost of living pressures continuing, it is clear that delivering increased real incomes and better living standards is our No.…30 Oct 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseEarlier this week, I was pleased to welcome health practitioners, charities and those with lived experience to the House when the all-party parliamentary group on spinal cord…30 Oct 2025HANSARDFair Pay Agreements10. What assessment he has made of the potential merits of implementing fair pay agreements in a range of business sectors.30 Oct 2025HANSARDPublic Procurement: Employment8. What steps he is taking to increase employment opportunities through public procurement.23 Oct 2025HANSARDPublic Procurement: EmploymentWith the Government’s welcome commitment to improving terms, conditions and career progression in adult social care, as demonstrated through the planned fair pay agreement and the…23 Oct 2025HANSARD Trade Union Workplace AccessMy hon. Friend is absolutely right. I am sure that she has in mind the Amazon debacle in Coventry, where that issue was at play. I thank her and all my hon. Friends for their…22 Oct 2025