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HANSARD Sentencing BillI thank the hon. Member for her contribution, and I wholeheartedly agree. There are so many tales just like that from all our constituencies, and they indicate just how lenient we…21 Oct 2025HANSARD Sentencing BillThe hon. Member makes a valid point. My amendment seeks to remove the chance that those people will reoffend further down the track. The custodial element remains unchanged, so…21 Oct 2025HANSARD Sentencing BillMy right hon. Friend makes a valid point. I will talk later about whether it is too draconian. The issue here is one of finality. I am sure we have all had close shaves while…21 Oct 2025HANSARD Sentencing BillI totally understand what the hon. Lady is saying about a momentary lapse in concentration, but that lapse has cost somebody their life. Were that anybody sitting in this room,…21 Oct 2025HANSARDMaccabi Tel Aviv FC: Away Fans BanThe message that this decision sends is that the police will bow to religious pressure, and it legitimises antisemitism. The Secretary of State made reference to the game between…20 Oct 2025HANSARDAlleged Spying Case: Home Office InvolvementI have now asked the Government why China is not included in the enhanced tier of the foreign influence registration scheme three times. On 9 June, I was told “that particular…20 Oct 2025HANSARD Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory BillFor no apparent reason, and in a crowded field, the Government have chosen the Chagos islands as one of the many hills they wish to die on. The surrender of the sovereignty of the…20 Oct 2025HANSARD Northern Ireland TroublesAs a veteran, I am deeply concerned by the Government’s dogged pursuit of this legislation, which has the support neither of Northern Ireland veterans nor of veterans in my…14 Oct 2025HANSARD Security Update: Official Secrets Act CaseLast month, the Security Minister came before the House and stated that he was not happy with the decision not to prosecute. I asked him why the Government were dithering over…13 Oct 2025HANSARDDigital IDI am firmly against the Government’s plans to introduce digital ID, which is alarming state overreach. This pledge—seemingly made on a whim, given that it made no appearance in…13 Oct 2025HANSARD Sentencing BillYou won’t.16 Sept 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe new Minister stated earlier that the Government have created 2,405 new prison places, but 1,468 of those are at HMP Millsike, which is part of the new prisons programme that…16 Sept 2025HANSARDAmbassador to the United StatesThe now former ambassador to the United States has been sacked due to the nature of his relationship with a convicted paedophile—a relationship that has come as no surprise to…16 Sept 2025HANSARDAmbassador to the United StatesI wholeheartedly agree with the hon. Member. It is incredible that the Government have engaged in such lax vetting regarding such an obvious conflict of interest. On the nature…16 Sept 2025HANSARD Sentencing Billrose—16 Sept 2025HANSARD Sentencing BillThe right hon. Gentleman will not remember but I used to live adjacent to his constituency, and I remember what he was like as a local MP. He did not answer my question about the…16 Sept 2025HANSARD Sentencing BillEarlier at Justice questions, the right hon. Gentleman’s Department attempted to take credit for HMP Millsike—and for its 1,468 places, which were confirmed to me in a written…16 Sept 2025HANSARD Sentencing BillAnswer the question!16 Sept 2025HANSARD Sentencing BillWill the right hon. Gentleman give way on that point?16 Sept 2025HANSARD Sentencing BillIt has become increasingly clear that we see huge discrepancies across sentencing for offences. Comparatively trivial offences receive stiff penalties, while serious crimes appear…16 Sept 2025