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HANSARD Down’s Syndrome Regression DisorderI thank the hon. Member for securing this debate. In Birmingham, we certainly have hundreds—I do not have an exact figure. Does she think that those who are suffering from Down’s…08 Jul 2025HANSARD Down’s Syndrome Regression DisorderFirst, I apologise to the hon. Member for Thurrock for using clumsy language—I meant no discourtesy. We have been discussing PIP and how it could impact many people who require…08 Jul 2025HANSARDGovernment Performance against Fiscal RulesThe Chief Secretary talks about fiscal stability and fiscal discipline. He will be aware that Labour-run Birmingham city council has been declared bankrupt, so I wish that…07 Jul 2025HANSARD Actions of Iranian Regime: UK ResponseMany people believe that the pre-emptive strike on Iran by Israel and the USA was illegal under international law. Most intelligence agencies, including the director of American…07 Jul 2025HANSARD Prevention and Suppression of TerrorismWill the Minister give way?02 Jul 2025HANSARD Prevention and Suppression of TerrorismDoes the shadow Minister accept that there is a distinction in intent between Palestine Action and the other two organisations? There is no intention with Palestine Action to…02 Jul 2025HANSARDUniversal Credit and Personal Independence Payment BillWorse still, just a year ago, when this Labour Government came to power, the people were promised change. The Prime Minister said on the campaign trail that those with the…01 Jul 2025HANSARDUniversal Credit and Personal Independence Payment BillThis is nothing short of shameful, and if the Bill passes, it will be a national disgrace. The welfare state was built on the principles of solidarity, dignity and security, and…01 Jul 2025HANSARDUniversal Credit and Personal Independence Payment BillI say to the Ministers and hon. Members who claim that these changes are needed to preserve the welfare state that the welfare state was built on the idea that everyone would…01 Jul 2025HANSARDUniversal Credit and Personal Independence Payment BillThis Government’s Bill is not just flawed, but morally indefensible. From the outset, we need to be honest about what this Bill represents. It is not a reform; it is a calculated…01 Jul 2025HANSARD Glastonbury Festival: BBC CoverageOn a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. Towards the end of the Secretary of State’s answer to my question, she said that I did no favours to the Palestinian cause by aligning…30 Jun 2025HANSARD Glastonbury Festival: BBC CoverageI wish we lived in a world where there was no chanting of death. Any form of racism is vile, be that Islamophobia, antisemitism or any other kind. The Secretary of State will…30 Jun 2025HANSARD G7 and NATO SummitsThe Democratic primary in the most cosmopolitan city in the world has demonstrated that people will no longer support hypocritical and disingenuous politicians. I am sure that the…26 Jun 2025HANSARDNuclear-certified Aircraft ProcurementThe UK has 225 warheads and a number of nuclear-capable submarines that are in a position to fire at any adversary at short notice. We are now investing in aircraft that can…25 Jun 2025HANSARDMiddle EastForgive me, Mr Speaker, but I have to push the Foreign Secretary on this point: a lot of hon. Members have asked him specifically whether he supports the attack conducted by the…23 Jun 2025HANSARDHS2 ResetI thank the Secretary of State for giving a candid and transparent statement to this House. On Birmingham—I am the only Birmingham MP present, which surprises me—it is…18 Jun 2025HANSARD Disabled People in PovertyOn the £5 billion cut to PIP, does the Minister agree that it is not just a lifeline for the most vulnerable in our society but is £5 billion that ends up in the economy? For that…17 Jun 2025HANSARD Genocide Convention: UK ComplianceWe have heard repeated constantly the stance that genocide is a matter for a competent court—that has been a long-standing position of the Government—but we also know that a…17 Jun 2025HANSARD Disabled People in PovertyDoes the hon. Gentleman agree that the sensitivities involved in considering, discussing and voting on such a serious matter require, at the very minimum, an equality impact…17 Jun 2025HANSARDChild Sexual Exploitation: Casey ReportI welcome the Home Secretary’s statement, specifically about allowing the NCA to head the operation, with partner agencies, and working across all regions. As a barrister, I have…16 Jun 2025