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HANSARDAnimal Welfare Strategy for EnglandA quick question on road traffic accidents, only because it would involve simple secondary legislation that inserts the word “cat” to give cats the same protection as dogs. Are…21 Jan 2026HANSARDWater (Special Measures) Act 2025: EnforcementI thank the hon. Member and alongside him I wish to put on record on behalf of my constituents what an absolute disgrace Thames Water is. In a desperate attempt to secure their…20 Jan 2026HANSARDSale of FireworksI love new year’s fireworks, and I recall how enjoyable my local council-run fireworks always were. However, as someone who has had fireworks thrown at them and gets similar…19 Jan 2026HANSARD Covid-19: Financial SupportWhile many small businesses in my constituency were grateful for the support they received, their main concern, which many repeated to me, was about the abrupt end to support…15 Jan 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseSickle cell anaemia is the UK’s fastest growing genetic condition, with nearly 300 babies born with it every year. Instead of specialist capacity increasing, we are seeing the…15 Jan 2026HANSARD Violence against Women and Girls: LondonIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Stringer. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Poplar and Limehouse (Apsana Begum) for securing this crucial debate and for the…25 Nov 2025HANSARDImmigration Reforms: Humanitarian Visa RoutesDoes my hon. Friend agree that it would be better to tackle channel crossings by introducing more humanitarian visas and, once we have, not pulling the rug out from underneath…25 Nov 2025HANSARDImmigration Reforms: Humanitarian Visa RoutesMy understanding was that the Government’s immigration plans were geared towards tackling so-called illegal immigration, such as channel crossings—although I would argue that they…25 Nov 2025HANSARD Black History MonthI am always very pleased to speak in this House during Black History Month. I say that not out of ceremony, but out of conviction. I believe that it matters for black Britons…23 Oct 2025HANSARDAsylum Seekers: Support and AccommodationWill the hon. Member give way?20 Oct 2025HANSARDAsylum Seekers: Support and AccommodationWill the hon. Member give way?20 Oct 2025HANSARDAsylum Seekers: Support and AccommodationI want to start by saying clearly and plainly that people who are fleeing war, famine, persecution and life-threatening situations are fully deserving of our compassion and…20 Oct 2025HANSARDHealth and Social Care CommitteeAs the chair of the all-party parliamentary group on black maternal health, I extend my gratitude to my hon. Friend the Member for Birmingham Erdington (Paulette Hamilton) and all…16 Oct 2025HANSARD Points of OrderOn a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. On 25 September, I sent a letter to the Foreign Secretary that was signed by more than 80 Members of the House. It expressed our…13 Oct 2025HANSARDBaby LossI know that this debate is not an easy one for those of us participating and for the campaigners, activists and bereaved parents who are listening, but it is nevertheless vital…13 Oct 2025HANSARD Occupied Palestinian Territories: Humanitarian AccessMy hon. Friend will be aware of the Global Sumud Flotilla, which is the largest maritime mission to Gaza and includes civilians from across the globe, two of whom are constituents…10 Sept 2025HANSARD Palestine Action: Proscription and ProtestsThose arrested were merely holding signs, wearing T-shirts and displaying general support for a group that does not come close to the loosest definition of terrorism. Meanwhile,…08 Sept 2025HANSARDIndefinite Leave to RemainIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Pritchard. I, too, thank the Petitions Committee and my hon. Friend the Member for South Norfolk (Ben Goldsborough) for bringing…08 Sept 2025HANSARD Duty of Candour for Public Authorities and Legal Representation for Bereaved FamiliesI congratulate my hon. Friend on all the hard work he has done on this issue since he entered the House. As he was speaking, I thought to myself that in all the cases that have…03 Sept 2025HANSARDEngagementsQ6. This week, the Global Sumud flotilla, which includes British citizens, set sail for Gaza to break the illegal blockade and deliver much-needed aid. In June, a British boat,…03 Sept 2025