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HANSARDLord MandelsonDoes my hon. Friend agree that if the Government are serious about their commitment to transparency, internal Labour party materials and communications of any shape or form that…04 Feb 2026HANSARDIndefinite Leave to RemainIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms Lewell. I stand here as a proud daughter of immigrants, proud to represent a constituency where we celebrate and cherish the…02 Feb 2026HANSARD Ukraine and Wider Operational UpdateWe do not want an endless war in Ukraine. The people of Ukraine, and indeed the people here in the UK, need to see steps towards peace in the world, not more chaos, division and…07 Jan 2026HANSARD Points of OrderOn a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. More than 40 Members of this House, led by the right hon. Member for Islington North (Jeremy Corbyn), wrote to the Justice Secretary on…17 Dec 2025HANSARDViolence against Women and Girls StrategyIt is important to acknowledge that there have been delays, as the Minister has said, but it is also important that the next strategy is comprehensive and has multi-departmental…15 Dec 2025HANSARD Seafarers’ WelfareThe Queen Victoria Seafarers Rest, established in 1843, has a long history of serving those in need, both on land and at sea, including through its accommodation centre in my…04 Dec 2025HANSARDAcquired Brain Injury Action PlanIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Dame Siobhain. I thank the right hon. Member for South Holland and The Deepings (Sir John Hayes) for securing this debate and for…04 Dec 2025HANSARDBudget ResolutionsThis Budget has delivered some welcome measures, including increasing the minimum wage for young adults, lowering energy bills and, of course, lifting the two-child limit. I want…02 Dec 2025HANSARD Domestic Abuse: ChildrenDoes my hon. Friend agree that it is important, following the removal of the presumption of contact, to now launch an expedited parliamentary audit to assess evidence of forced…27 Nov 2025HANSARD Domestic Abuse: ChildrenI congratulate my hon. Friend on securing this important debate. Does he agree that, given that the concept of parental alienation—largely used by fathers against mothers in cases…27 Nov 2025HANSARD Violence against Women and Girls: LondonI thank the Minister for her comments and her commitments. I look forward to the much-anticipated VAWG strategy—hopefully as a nice gift for everyone to read over Christmas—and to…25 Nov 2025HANSARD Violence against Women and Girls: LondonI beg to move, That this House has considered the matter of tackling violence against women and girls in London. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Stringer.…25 Nov 2025HANSARDGaza: Humanitarian ObligationsMany of my constituents believe that the United Nations Relief and Works Agency is best placed to deliver aid in Gaza. Given that the International Court of Justice determined…24 Nov 2025HANSARDUNESCO: 80th AnniversaryIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Dowd. I begin by congratulating my hon. Friend the Member for Mid Derbyshire (Jonathan Davies) on securing this debate; he takes…18 Nov 2025HANSARDAsylum PolicyDeporting families after they have resettled here because their country is deemed safe is simply wrong. Will the Home Secretary tell us how the Government determine what a safe…17 Nov 2025HANSARD House Building: LondonOver the past years, I have been working with constituents and campaigners who have long been concerned about ongoing disempowerment in planning and development processes, and…05 Nov 2025HANSARD Royal Mail: Universal Service ObligationI refer to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests. The hon. Gentleman mentioned the unions earlier. We could perhaps acknowledge that the Communication Workers…04 Nov 2025HANSARD Gaza and HamasThe International Court of Justice has called on Israel to allow aid into Gaza, denounced its occupation of Palestinian territories as unlawful, and demanded the removal of…29 Oct 2025HANSARDAsylum Seekers: Support and AccommodationMy constituents voted for me to continue to oppose austerity, defend our local services, support survivors of violence and press for urgent immigration reform that centres migrant…20 Oct 2025HANSARDAsylum Seekers: Support and AccommodationOn that point, will the hon. Member give way?20 Oct 2025