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HANSARDRenters’ Rights BillMy Lords, I draw attention to my interests in the register. It is an absolute pleasure to be part of this very well-informed debate this afternoon, and to follow on from the noble…04 Feb 2025HANSARD Conflict in Sudan: El Fasher(Urgent Question): To ask the Deputy Foreign Secretary if he will make a statement on the Government’s response to atrocity risks in El Fasher, Sudan.16 May 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseI have recently been contacted by constituents about the imminent closure of the Hall, a small community space in East Village, Stratford—one of very few in the area. As we know,…16 May 2024HANSARD Conflict in Sudan: El FasherMore than 1 million civilians are under immediate threat of massacre in El Fasher. The Opposition have been calling attention to the risks for several weeks. RSF plans have been…16 May 2024HANSARD Prevention of Sexual Violence in ConflictAs ever, it is a pleasure to serve with you as our Chair, Sir Charles. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Washington and Sunderland West (Mrs Hodgson) for bringing forward this…14 May 2024HANSARD Prevention of Sexual Violence in ConflictI understand where the right hon. Gentleman is coming from and I utterly agree. Let me quote the heartbreaking words of a 15-year-old girl called Florence: “One of them took me by…14 May 2024HANSARDPalestinians: Visa SchemeOn that point, the Home Office says that it can offer deferral of biometrics in some family reunion cases, but sadly for many families who are waiting for those decisions, it…13 May 2024HANSARDRecognition of Western Sahara as MoroccanShould I be in the amazing position of being a Minister in the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, my current brief does not have Western Sahara under its belt, but who…08 May 2024HANSARDRecognition of Western Sahara as MoroccanOh!08 May 2024HANSARDRecognition of Western Sahara as MoroccanIt is a genuine honour to serve under you as Chair, Ms Vaz. I think it is my first time—if not, it has been a long time. May I thank the hon. Member for Shrewsbury and Atcham…08 May 2024HANSARD Free School MealsI am grateful to the hon. Member for Twickenham (Munira Wilson) and my hon. Friend the Member for Washington and Sunderland West (Mrs Hodgson) for the work they do in this area.…07 May 2024HANSARD Free School Mealsrose —07 May 2024HANSARDDigital Markets, Competition and Consumers BillMy hon. Friend is absolutely right. We have families struggling to buy tickets for their children who are desperate to go and see x band or y band, and then they find themselves…30 Apr 2024HANSARDDigital Markets, Competition and Consumers BillToday I want to speak in support of Lords amendment 104 and the Lords amendments relating to foreign state ownership of UK newspapers, and I will raise some questions about the…30 Apr 2024HANSARDSudan: Humanitarian SituationAs we know, and as has been said, right now an offensive is under way to capture El Fasher, the last remaining city in Darfur outside Rapid Support Forces control. The risk of…30 Apr 2024HANSARDDigital Markets, Competition and Consumers BillI absolutely agree with my hon. Friend. We have tried to nip this in the bud by bringing it to the public’s attention, putting pressure on individuals and encouraging action to be…30 Apr 2024HANSARDSudan: Government ResponseI am grateful for that answer. The sheer horror unleashed by the generals’ war in Sudan is appalling to recount. We are approaching 9 million people forcibly displaced, with…22 Apr 2024HANSARDSudan: Government Response(Urgent Question) : To ask the Deputy Foreign Secretary if he will make a statement on the Government’s response to the crisis in Sudan.22 Apr 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseI am absolutely delighted to tell the House that 81 students from the Bobby Moore Academy in West Ham will be welcomed to the Royal Opera House today to watch a performance of…18 Apr 2024HANSARDTobacco and Vapes BillLet me say from the outset that I completely support this Bill. In Newham, 22% of sales last year were to under-age children—higher than alcohol, knives, fireworks and so on—and a…16 Apr 2024