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HANSARD Grenfell Tower InquiryThe Secretary of State may be aware that my constituency has the highest number of high-rise buildings in the entire country. My constituents want reassurance on whether the scope…02 Dec 2024HANSARD Violence against Women and GirlsI completely agree, and I greatly value my hon. Friend’s raising that issue during Islamophobia Awareness Month. Fears of discrimination or bias, such as racism, homophobia or…27 Nov 2024HANSARD Violence against Women and GirlsI agree with the hon. Lady that every parliamentarian could understand the situation in the family courts better. The law is often used and misused by perpetrators to further the…27 Nov 2024HANSARD Violence against Women and GirlsI thank the Minister for her comments today and her ongoing work in this area, and reiterate my commitment to work with her constructively in the interests of survivors…27 Nov 2024HANSARD Violence against Women and GirlsI beg to move, That this House has considered the matter of tackling violence against women and girls. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Mark. Violence…27 Nov 2024HANSARDIsrael-Gaza Conflict: Arrest WarrantsSurely central to the debate today must be the UK’s ongoing political role as Israel’s close ally, and the fact that UK-made weapons, including components, are still being used by…25 Nov 2024HANSARDStrategic Lawsuits Against Public ParticipationDemocratic and press freedoms are fundamental to our rights. That is why many of us have been campaigning on changing the law to provide meaningful protection against SLAPPs, and…21 Nov 2024HANSARDSupporting Women into WorkThe all-party parliamentary group on domestic violence and abuse was reconstituted this week. As its chair, I am pleased to report that, at our first meeting, we heard from…13 Nov 2024HANSARDDomestic Abuse and Violence against WomenAs a survivor of domestic abuse—indeed, having endured the experience of my ex-husband standing against me in the recent general election—I have personal and direct experience of…05 Nov 2024HANSARDIncome Tax (Charge)The Budget has delivered a long-overdue increase in the living wage, welcome measures to tackle tax avoidance and money for public services. However, the reality is that there are…04 Nov 2024HANSARD Employment Rights BillI rise to speak as a proud trade unionist. I draw the House’s attention to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests. Too many people are in jobs that offer little…21 Oct 2024HANSARD Gaza and LebanonThe Minister mentioned international law many times in her statement. My constituents are appalled at the inconsistency in the way in which international law and human rights are…15 Oct 2024HANSARDGaza and Humanitarian AidIn February this year, I secured and led a debate on the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza. During the debate, I quoted Save the Children International’s chief executive officer’s…10 Oct 2024HANSARDGaza and Humanitarian AidIt is absolutely clear that aid and aid workers are being hindered and blocked by Israel. At the same time, the UK considers Israel to be one of its closest allies. How does that…10 Oct 2024HANSARD Renters’ Rights BillI welcome this Bill with warmth. It will ban section 21 no-fault evictions for new and existing tenancies and introduce a number of standards for the private rented sector,…09 Oct 2024HANSARDAnniversary of 7 October Attacks: Middle EastIt is with profound sadness that we take stock of the past year in which 1,200 Israelis were killed by Hamas’s horrific attack and over 41,000 Palestinians and thousands in…07 Oct 2024HANSARD Democracy in BangladeshI congratulate the hon. Member on securing this important debate. On the UK’s role, is she aware that in May, the previous UK Government signed a deal with the now deposed…11 Sept 2024HANSARDMiddle East UpdateThe Foreign Secretary announced that 30 of approximately 350 arms export licences will now be suspended. That is still less than 10% of the total number of arms export licences to…02 Sept 2024HANSARDViolent DisorderFor too long, Muslims have been scapegoated for the failings of the political and economic system by the same type of politics that led to the hostile environment for migrants.…02 Sept 2024HANSARDBangladesh: Human RightsFollowing the high death toll among student protesters, international human rights bodies are reporting further crackdowns on dissent, from mass arrests and enforced…30 Jul 2024