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HANSARDIsrael and PalestineI will make progress. People across all four nations, including my Airdrie and Shotts constituents, demand through marches, petitions and emails that the UK Government back a…11 Dec 2023HANSARDLevelling-up FundIn fact, academics from the University of Manchester have found that the community renewal fund gave £9.9 million to the south of England at the expense of other regions, which…04 Dec 2023HANSARDLevelling-up FundMadam Deputy Speaker, please pass on my best wishes to Mr Speaker for a speedy recovery. Alongside the levelling-up fund, the Department created the community renewal fund in…04 Dec 2023HANSARD Housing in Tourist DestinationsIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Charles. I congratulate the hon. Member for St Austell and Newquay (Steve Double) on securing this important debate. I…28 Nov 2023HANSARDAI-generated Content: Social MediaMay I take this opportunity to welcome the Minister to the Dispatch Box? I will not embarrass him by calling him a friend, but I wish him the best of luck. As the world…15 Nov 2023HANSARDAI-generated Content: Social Media3. What steps her Department is taking to tackle harmful AI-generated content on social media.15 Nov 2023HANSARDDraft Representation of the People (Postal Vote Handling and Secrecy) (Amendment) Regulations 2023The SNP supports the intention to reduce voter fraud and ensure the secrecy of the ballot, which is fundamental to democracy. That should not come as a surprise to anyone; it is…13 Nov 2023HANSARDLevelling-up and Regeneration BillI would like to begin by expressing my disappointment, but not necessarily my surprise, at the unelected other place’s refusal to push for amendments that would protect…24 Oct 2023HANSARDGaza: Al-Ahli Arab Hospital ExplosionI repeat my condemnation of the Hamas attacks against innocent Israeli citizens. We saw civilians in Gaza forcibly moved from their homes with no guarantee of safety or return,…18 Oct 2023HANSARD Levelling-up and Regeneration BillNo, I will not take an intervention. If the right hon. Gentleman wants to speak, I am sure that he can put in a card. It is not surprising, but incredibly concerning, that the…17 Oct 2023HANSARD Levelling-up and Regeneration BillI wish to make some progress, but I shall give way in a bit. It will shock no one that the UK Government have sought to reduce the measures that are designed to increase scrutiny…17 Oct 2023HANSARD Levelling-up and Regeneration BillThis is my first scrutiny of Lords amendments as the SNP’s levelling-up spokesperson, so I would like to start by thanking my hon. Friends the Members for North Ayrshire and Arran…17 Oct 2023HANSARDLevelling Up across the UKPrior to Scotland’s being dragged out of the European Union against its will, EU regional development policies allocated up to £827 million from 2014 to 2020. Crucially, the…16 Oct 2023HANSARDIsrael and GazaI refer Members to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests. I wish to put on record my utter condemnation of the Hamas attacks. Israeli hostages must be released.…16 Oct 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsAntisemitism is abhorrent and hateful, and there must be meaningful legislation to protect Jewish people. I appreciate that the Department introduced the anti-boycott Bill to help…16 Oct 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsT6. Airdrie and Shotts is home to some fantastic local businesses. Recently, I had the pleasure of visiting Christie’s bakery and sampling some of its delicious domino cake. I…14 Sept 2023HANSARDEconomic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) Bill (Sixth sitting)I thank the Minister for her response, but I do not think it goes far enough in addressing the concerns that I and other Members have raised. I heard what she said, and I…14 Sept 2023HANSARDEconomic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) Bill (Sixth sitting)I beg to move amendment 33, in clause 7, page 5, line 39, leave out from “legislation” to end of line 41. This amendment is to probe the way the legislation appears to “qualify”…14 Sept 2023HANSARDEconomic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) Bill (Fourth sitting)Essentially, I want to talk about the impact that a local government can have when people at a localised level can outline how they feel about human rights records. This…12 Sept 2023HANSARDEconomic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) Bill (Fourth sitting)It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir George. Antisemitism is on the rise across the UK and the globe. It is a disgusting stain on society, and something must be…12 Sept 2023