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HANSARDHousing Safety: “Awaab’s Law” and Electrical ChecksThe Government are clear that homes must, above all, be safe. Safety is non-negotiable, and landlords must take urgent action to respond to issues when they arise. We want housing…25 Jun 2025HANSARDEngagementsIsrael’s recent action is appalling and counterproductive, and we strongly oppose the expansion of military operations, settler violence and the blocking of humanitarian aid. We…25 Jun 2025HANSARDEngagementsFirst of all, I will out one of my kids in the Gallery, because he has just completed his studies on early years, so hopefully that will add a little help. We inherited a depleted…25 Jun 2025HANSARDEngagementsI thank my hon. Friend for his question and for his service. He is absolutely right—our armed forces represent the very best of Britain, and put their lives on the line for us…25 Jun 2025HANSARDEngagementsWe are determined to tackle child poverty, which rose catastrophically under the last Government. That is why we are expanding access to free school meals to more than half a…25 Jun 2025HANSARDEngagementsI completely agree with my hon. Friend that the Conservatives left a trail of devastation across education and youth services. [ Interruption. ] Given half the chance, judging by…25 Jun 2025HANSARDEngagementsI am really sorry to hear about Axel and the other cases that the hon. Member mentioned. Those with special educational needs deserve proper support and should not be left at…25 Jun 2025HANSARDEngagementsI was asked about the hon. Member for Clacton’s mathematics the other week, and my hon. Friend is absolutely right—the mask has slipped again this week. The hon. Member for…25 Jun 2025HANSARDEngagementsAgain, I know the strength of feeling. I am grateful to the hon. Gentleman’s constituent Ronald and all the service personnel who participated in the British nuclear testing…25 Jun 2025HANSARDEngagementsI am glad that I am not the only one who has a young person destined for the future in the Gallery today. My hon. Friend has been a huge champion for Milton Keynes, and he is…25 Jun 2025HANSARDEngagementsMy hon. Friend is absolutely right. The previous Government did not have a plan for areas like the north-east. I know she has been a champion for the Moor Farm roundabout. This…25 Jun 2025HANSARDEngagementsI do miss our exchanges. I hope the right hon. Gentleman has been wearing his factor 50—he knows how it can get for us gingers in the hot weather. He also knows that local…25 Jun 2025HANSARDEngagementsPart of our reforms are to ensure that those who can never work are properly supported and not put through endless assessment, and I thank the hon. Member for raising this case.…25 Jun 2025HANSARDEngagementsMaybe the hon. Gentleman wants a go next week, because it has been quite a carousel. The Leader of the Opposition said that she was going to get better week on week—she already…25 Jun 2025HANSARDEngagementsAgain, the Conservatives have an absolute nerve when council tax rose ever single year under their Government. In fact, I had to turn down the Tories on the Local Government…25 Jun 2025HANSARDEngagementsFirst, it is nice to face the latest wannabe at the Dispatch Box. I will tell the right hon. Member why we are pressing ahead with our reforms: it is because we are investing a…25 Jun 2025HANSARDSocial Housing Local Connection Test ExemptionsIn his conference speech on 24 September 2024, the Prime Minister set out this Government’s commitment to supporting the most vulnerable to access social housing. To support the…19 Jun 2025HANSARDEngagementsAs I have said for a long time, taxpayers in this country should not be subsidising tax breaks for private schools. I welcome all schools that give children a great education, but…18 Jun 2025HANSARDEngagementsThe Grenfell fire was a national tragedy, and we must never forget the 72 lives that were lost. It was a honour to pay my respects on the eighth anniversary at the weekend. We…18 Jun 2025HANSARDEngagementsThe one thing I will say is that we agree with President Trump that Iran must never have nuclear weapons. But we have been consistent in urging Iran to engage with the diplomatic…18 Jun 2025