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HANSARDConflict in the Middle EastMy Lords, I have received a number of messages from British nationals who are currently in Israel, including the following, which I share with permission: “About to have 50…16 Jun 2025HANSARDHolocaust Memorial BillMy Lords, I declare an interest as a vice-president of the Jewish Leadership Council. I am conscious of time but very keen to speak briefly. I have a deeply personal connection to…11 Jun 2025HANSARDHolocaust Memorial BillMy Lords, I was not going to rise in response to this amendment, but I was struck by contributions on all sides of the House from noble Lords that have drawn reference to Yad…11 Jun 2025HANSARDIsrael and the Occupied Palestinian TerritoriesMy Lords, I draw attention to my entry in the register of interests. The humanitarian situation in Gaza is desperate, with many thousands of civilians needing food and medical…09 Jun 2025HANSARDOfcom: Protection of Children CodesMy Lords, the Online Safety Act sets out in Section 1 that regulated services must be “safe by design, and … designed and operated in such a way that … a higher standard of…02 Jun 2025HANSARDOnline Harms: Young PeopleMy Lords, the Netflix programme “Adolescence” is a brutal exposition of the growing incel culture and manosphere that is infecting too many hearts and minds. A staggering 45% of…21 May 2025HANSARDOnline Harms: Young PeopleTo ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the challenges facing young people from online harms, as raised in the Netflix drama series Adolescence.21 May 2025HANSARDSchools: Mobile PhonesMy Lords, school leaders, public health, Dan Tomlinson MP and the Smartphone Free Childhood campaign have come together in Barnet to become the first borough to ban smartphones in…12 May 2025HANSARDCare Quality Commission: Mental Health Care Waiting TimesMy Lords, the overwhelming majority of mental health conditions start in childhood and adolescence, and we need to do everything to give those children and young people the very…08 May 2025HANSARDCounter Terrorism Policing: ArrestsMy Lords, I echo many of the calls that have been made to thank our police and security services for the hard work they have undertaken, and in particular the work they did over…07 May 2025HANSARDAntisemitism on University CampusesMy Lords, I commend my noble friend Lord Cryer for securing this important debate and for his powerful and meaningful messages of solidarity and advocacy for the Jewish community.…07 May 2025HANSARDMiddle East UpdateMy Lords, the long-term path to peace in the Middle East and securing the two-state solution that my noble friend spoke so passionately about will come only from the bottom up in…07 May 2025HANSARDAI: Child Sexual Abuse MaterialMy Lords, I thank the Minister for her reply. As she alluded to, the Internet Watch Foundation’s report points to hundreds of thousands of reports during the 2024 period. It is a…30 Apr 2025HANSARDAI: Child Sexual Abuse MaterialTo ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the Internet Watch Foundation’s Annual Data and Insights Report 2024 , published on 23 April, particularly with…30 Apr 2025HANSARDEmployment Rights BillMy Lords, it is an honour to rise to contribute to this debate and to join this House. I begin by extending my sincere thanks to all the people in this place who have been…27 Mar 2025HANSARD Intelligence and Security Committee Report on RussiaI welcome you to your new post, Mr Speaker. Further to the previous question, I am not in the business of peddling conspiracy theories, but I do look at credible sources and was…05 Nov 2019HANSARD Liverpool City Council FundingI commend the hon. Gentleman for securing the debate on behalf of the city and people of Liverpool. Does he agree that that council meeting was an extraordinary example of people…29 Oct 2019HANSARD Liverpool City Council FundingThe hon. Gentleman is making an impassioned case, for which I thank him. Further to his important acknowledgement of the contribution that voluntary and charitable organisations…29 Oct 2019HANSARD Early Parliamentary General Election Billrose —29 Oct 2019HANSARDMental Health ServicesPeople outside the House will have listened to the Minister’s warm words, yet we know that still far too many people right across our country are having to travel hundreds of…29 Oct 2019