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261 recent contributions in Hansard
HANSARDMiddle EastThe House has repeatedly been told that the Government have permitted the US to use British military bases for defensive purposes only, but amid the widespread US targeting of…13 Apr 2026HANSARDMiddle EastUnder international law, the use of force is permitted for “individual or collective self-defence” against “an armed attack”. Such use of force must satisfy the requirements of…23 Mar 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseWe have a profound duty to those who elect us regarding the scrutiny of legislation. This week, the other place has been debating the Crime and Policing Bill, which is wide in…19 Mar 2026HANSARD Immigration ReformsOn danger and protections, does my hon. Friend agree that the Government must maintain the existing protections for survivors of domestic violence who have fled persecution and…17 Mar 2026HANSARD Immigration ReformsDoes the hon. Gentleman agree that the Government need urgently—today—to provide clarity on those constituents, perhaps of his and certainly of mine, who came through the European…17 Mar 2026HANSARD Immigration ReformsI congratulate the hon. Member on securing this important debate. Is he concerned, like me, about what the reforms will mean for the survivors of abuse who have fled persecution…17 Mar 2026HANSARDLord Mandelson: Response to Humble AddressAside from the response to the Humble Address, 90 Members from parties across the House are calling for an independent statutory inquiry into the relationship between Jeffrey…16 Mar 2026HANSARD International Women’s DayI will do my very best, Madam Deputy Speaker. I congratulate Members on their contributions to the debate so far. In particular, I congratulate the hon. Member for Gorton and…12 Mar 2026HANSARDCourts and Tribunals BillNo one is denying that after 14 years of desecration by the Conservatives, the backlog in the Crown courts is out of control and stacked against victims, but curtailing jury…10 Mar 2026HANSARDCourts and Tribunals BillMy hon. Friend highlights important and vital statistics that illustrate an issue in the legal system: it does not reflect the wider diversity of communities who experience and go…10 Mar 2026HANSARDMiddle EastA constituent who fled Iran fought back tears as she told me that she wanted an end to the regime in Iran that had targeted her and her loved ones. She also said that she wanted…02 Mar 2026HANSARDGaza Healthcare SystemWill the Minister give way?24 Feb 2026HANSARDGaza Healthcare SystemThe Minister mentioned the deadline for the deregistration of NGOs. If that deadline passes and there has not been a change of direction from the Israeli authorities and…24 Feb 2026HANSARDLeasehold Reform19. What steps he plans to take to reform the leasehold system.23 Feb 2026HANSARDLeasehold ReformI have been working with leasehold groups in my constituency such as the aptly named Friends in High Places group. They inform me that the combined costs of the Building Safety…23 Feb 2026HANSARDLabour Together and APCO Worldwide: Cabinet Office ReviewThe severity of the allegations against Labour Together cannot go unaddressed. The Minister says of the referral to the independent adviser that it would then be for the Prime…23 Feb 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseIn September last year, I hosted survivors and victims of the so-called gossip website Tattle Life, and we heard the absolutely harrowing testimonies of those who have been…12 Feb 2026HANSARD Lord Mandelson: Government Response to Humble Address MotionThere continues to be significant public interest in the Government’s £240 million contract with Palantir Technologies. Could the Minister confirm whether any Government Ministers…12 Feb 2026HANSARDLGBT+ History MonthI congratulate my hon. Friend—and my hon. Friend the Member for Nottingham East (Nadia Whittome)—on securing this debate and on the work she has done at the Council of Europe to…12 Feb 2026HANSARD Standards in Public LifeIn December 2025, Palantir won a three-year contract from the Government worth £240 million. The contract, which is three times larger than any that Palantir has previously won,…09 Feb 2026