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HANSARD British SteelI wholeheartedly congratulate my hon. Friend on her sterling work and very much welcome her statement. No doubt she will remember that on 11 April, the Leader of the Opposition…22 Apr 2025HANSARDSteel Industry (Special Measures) BillMy right hon. Friend and I were in this House in 2015 when the Conservative party sat on its hands and kissed goodbye to the Redcar blast furnace and, with it, the…12 Apr 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI note that the Government have today issued a best value notice to the Tees Valley mayoral combined authority. Concerns around governance, financial mismanagement and procurement…03 Apr 2025HANSARDGaza: Israeli Military OperationsAs affirmed by the International Court of Justice in its advisory opinion, Israel is violating the peremptory norms of the Palestinian people’s right to self-determination, the…02 Apr 2025HANSARDSpring StatementI thank the Chancellor for her statement. She is absolutely right to highlight the stimulus that the Employment Rights Bill will bring to our economy, but I respectfully say that…26 Mar 2025HANSARD Military Co-operation with IsraelAs my hon. Friend has mentioned on several occasions, Israel is perfectly entitled to defend itself against Iranian attacks. It can have all the arms it wishes for, and it has the…18 Mar 2025HANSARD Military Co-operation with IsraelIt is a pleasure to serve with you in the Chair, Ms Jardine. I congratulate the hon. Member for Leicester South (Shockat Adam) on securing this timely debate. We need to consider…18 Mar 2025HANSARDWomen’s Changed State Pension Age: CompensationI congratulate the hon. Lady on securing this debate. Does she share my concern that we are going down a dangerous path when, despite the ombudsman having made a recommendation,…17 Mar 2025HANSARDWomen’s Changed State Pension Age: CompensationThe Minister has listed a whole host of alternatives, but is it fair to ignore the ombudsman’s clear conclusion that compensation ought to be paid? Is it fair to do nothing?17 Mar 2025HANSARD Employment Rights BillWill the hon. Member give way?12 Mar 2025HANSARDEngagementsQ8. I recently visited Middlesbrough’s James Cook university hospital, and learned of the brilliant work in the neurosciences department for the survivors of stroke, brain and…12 Mar 2025HANSARD Employment Rights BillIt is a pleasure to be called to speak for a second time on Report. I proudly refer the House to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests as a member of Unite the…12 Mar 2025HANSARD Employment Rights BillOn a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. We have had directions from the Chair on this matter, and I ask for your guidance. The hon. Member for Farnham and Bordon (Gregory…12 Mar 2025HANSARDEmployment Rights BillAs a proud trade unionist, I refer the House to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests. Today marks a truly historic moment: the most significant expansion of…11 Mar 2025HANSARDEmployment Rights BillI wonder whether my right hon. Friend recalls the evidence of Peter Hebblethwaite, the chief executive of P&O Ferries, to the Business and Trade Committee. He made it clear that…11 Mar 2025HANSARD Employment Rights BillIs the shadow Minister aware that the TUC’s survey clearly shows that the vast majority of people on zero-hours contracts really want regular hours? Can he respond to that?11 Mar 2025HANSARD Employment Rights BillMy hon. Friend will have heard constantly, particularly in response to the P&O disaster, that the Conservatives were going to introduce an employment Bill when they were in…11 Mar 2025HANSARDEmployment Rights BillMy hon. Friend highlights a critical issue—this is about making that shift and reversing the decline in collective bargaining. We should be looking for the International Labour…11 Mar 2025HANSARDEnglish Football: Financial Sustainability and GovernanceIt is a pleasure to see you in the Chair, Mr Turner. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Earley and Woodley (Yuan Yang) on securing the debate. Football is more than just…06 Mar 2025HANSARDJammu and Kashmir: Human RightsDoes my hon. Friend agree that the United Kingdom occupies a very special position, given our historical connections with the region? Does she also agree it is imperative that, in…05 Mar 2025