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HANSARDViolence against Women and Girls11. What steps she is taking with her international counterparts to help tackle violence against women and girls.16 Jun 2026 · 4d agoHANSARDViolence against Women and GirlsI was moved to hear about Jo Cox’s life and the impact of her work on women globally in last week’s debate. She was a strong advocate for women’s rights and overseas development…16 Jun 2026 · 4d agoHANSARD Legacy of Jo CoxI am so moved by my hon. Friend’s words about her sister. I commend her for her amazing bravery and courage in stepping into her sister’s shoes and being an amazing MP for Batley…11 Jun 2026HANSARDDraft Clean Air Zones Central Services (Fees) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2026It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Wishart. In Bradford, our new Reform-led council wants to scrap the clean air zone. I believe that would be a serious mistake…10 Jun 2026HANSARD Youth Mental Health SupportI am very sorry to hear about the hon. Gentleman’s experience as a young person. I am very glad that he is with us, and that that support made a life-changing difference. I will…03 Jun 2026HANSARD Youth Mental Health SupportI beg to move, That this House has considered youth mental health support. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Sir Roger. There is no doubt that we have a mental…03 Jun 2026HANSARD Youth Mental Health SupportI agree that youth hubs bringing everything together for young people are key to tackling these issues. Poor mental health harms young people’s life chances, and the long-term…03 Jun 2026HANSARD Youth Mental Health SupportI happily join my hon. Friend in calling on the Scottish Government to address this issue. I believe that waiting lists are too long UK-wide, and that too much rationing is…03 Jun 2026HANSARD Youth Mental Health SupportI would love to join my hon. Friend in thanking his local organisation, and I thank him for being such a great champion for sport in this place. I will focus specifically on three…03 Jun 2026HANSARD Youth Mental Health SupportI thank my hon. Friend for raising such a great example of wellbeing and prevention. It is vital that, alongside the specialist services that are needed, we do more on prevention…03 Jun 2026HANSARD Youth Mental Health SupportI have great respect for the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges and my hon. Friend’s work to highlight the harms of social media and its addictive nature. I agree with him, and we…03 Jun 2026HANSARD Youth Mental Health SupportI am sure that the Minister will have heard my hon. Friend’s remarks and will take on board the information and testimony that he has provided. Our young people deserve to be…03 Jun 2026HANSARD Youth Mental Health SupportI thank the Minister for describing what good looks like. Does she agree that we are very far from that in most parts of the country, and that it is now a matter of great urgency…03 Jun 2026HANSARDMilburn Review: Interim ReportThis excellent report makes it clear that exams can lead to early disengagement from school, particularly for children who are neurodiverse. The son of my constituent Danielle…02 Jun 2026HANSARD Health BillI worked in the Department of Health at the time that NHS England was created. I have always been sceptical about the Lansley fantasy that somehow the NHS could be made separate…01 Jun 2026HANSARD Health BillI welcome the Government’s plan to make it easier for doctors and clinicians to share critical information in a single patient record, but I would like the Minister to confirm…01 Jun 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsT3. I recently met defence SMEs in Shipley that want to recruit young talent, including engineers and programmers, to design and build the technologies used in drones. How will we…01 Jun 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsI congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Derby North (Catherine Atkinson) on her first outing at the Dispatch Box. On Friday, I met Jimmy, an imprisonment for public…19 May 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseOn Monday I attended the Bradford City football club fire disaster memorial service. We remembered the 56 football fans who died in the tragic stadium fire 41 years ago. Young…14 May 2026HANSARDDebate on the AddressI do join my hon. Friend in welcoming that measure. I recently saw Bradford City play at Valley Parade. The team has an important championship play-off match, and I hope that…13 May 2026