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HANSARDMiddle EastIn September of last year, the Government announced that they had suspended 30 arms export licences for Israel, with around 350 licences remaining active. The Government have…14 Oct 2025HANSARDManchester Terrorism AttackEighty-nine years ago this month, the British Union of Fascists, led by Oswald Mosley, tried to march through the largely Jewish east end of London. They were marched off by…13 Oct 2025HANSARDAmbassador to the United StatesWill the right hon. Gentleman give way on that point?16 Sept 2025HANSARDAmbassador to the United StatesMy hon. Friend will be aware that I am listed in the House as an independent, not for matters relating to conduct or duty of candour, but for voting with my conscience to scrap…16 Sept 2025HANSARD Occupied Palestinian Territories: Humanitarian AccessI want to begin by saying that what is happening in Gaza and the ongoing situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territories is not just some random natural disaster. The UN-backed…10 Sept 2025HANSARD Neurodivergent People: EmploymentThe hon. Member may be aware that prior to my election, I worked in diversity and inclusion, and what she says rings true. Does she agree that job coaching and mentoring is…09 Sept 2025HANSARDIndefinite Leave to RemainI am very grateful to be called to speak in this important debate, not least because my constituents make up one of the highest proportions of signatories to the first petition,…08 Sept 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseIn asking my question, I will update the House on the extraordinary situation that I continue to face in relation to my safety and security. It is just over a year since my…04 Sept 2025HANSARDUse of Drones in DefenceThe hon. Member may be aware that some months ago a surgeon broke down while giving evidence to the International Development Committee describing what appeared to be some form of…03 Sept 2025HANSARDBorders and AsylumIn the east end of London, we have a proud history of welcoming refugees and migrants, many of them fleeing war and persecution, but over recent years and months, the political…01 Sept 2025HANSARD Middle EastIt is simply not enough at this stage to repeat the line about reminding Israel that international law requires the protection of healthcare workers, journalists and civilians —it…01 Sept 2025HANSARDGaza: Humanitarian SituationWhen the Ukraine war started, a mechanism was put in place for the evacuation of injured children from Ukraine to hospitals here to ensure that they had appropriate treatment. It…28 Jan 2025HANSARDSudan and Eastern DRCThe ongoing conflict in Sudan has displaced more than 10 million people, caused widespread famine and fuelling human rights abuses, including sexual violence, with women and girls…28 Jan 2025HANSARDMiddle EastIsrael denied that it was holding Dr Hussam Abu Safiya, the director of Kamal Adwan hospital, only to confirm that it had in fact detained him. There are reports that he is…16 Jan 2025HANSARD Violence against Women and GirlsViolence against women and girls is one of the most prevalent and pervasive human rights violations in the world. As an ongoing survivor of domestic abuse and as chair of the…09 Jan 2025HANSARDNorthern GazaRecently, a surgeon broke down as he told the International Development Committee of drones descending after a bomb strike to shoot children, with wounds that he believed…07 Jan 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseIt is now over six months since the autocratic ruler Sheikh Hasina fled Bangladesh amid outcry about human rights abuses, including the killing of hundreds of protesters under her…19 Dec 2024HANSARDIsrael and PalestineA few weeks ago, a surgeon broke down as he told the Select Committee on International Development what he had witnessed in Gaza. He spoke in particular of drones descending after…16 Dec 2024HANSARDIsrael and PalestineI will make a bit more progress. Can the Minister categorically rule out any UK products being sent to Israel to be used in Gaza, including via indirect routes and shipping…16 Dec 2024HANSARDDetained British Nationals AbroadThe right hon. Member may be aware of the case of Alaa Abd el-Fattah, a British national who remains in an Egyptian prison. Like me, is he very concerned that Mr el-Fattah’s…05 Dec 2024