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HANSARDIsrael and GazaI thank the Minister for prior sight of his statement. We very much welcome the UN Security Council resolution, which demands an immediate ceasefire for the month of Ramadan. This…26 Mar 2024HANSARDIsrael and GazaOn a point of order, Mr Deputy Speaker. The Minister repeatedly said that neither has he seen, nor is he in possession of, Catherine Colonna’s interim report, suggesting instead…26 Mar 2024HANSARD Women’s State Pension AgeDespite how the Minister might wish to spin it, the ombudsman’s report was absolutely damning, totally vindicating the WASPI women and their campaign. Too many people…25 Mar 2024HANSARD Sri Lanka: Human RightsIt is a pleasure to see you in the Chair, Dame Maria. I too would like to thank the hon. Member for Carshalton and Wallington (Elliot Colburn) for securing the debate and for the…20 Mar 2024HANSARD Sri Lanka: Human RightsI thank the hon. Member for that intervention. He is right, and I will touch on that momentarily. It is absolutely essential that there is accountability and that people are held…20 Mar 2024HANSARD Israel and GazaI take absolutely no satisfaction in saying that a month ago in this Chamber I said that innocent people will die because of Israel’s decision to prevent food from getting to…19 Mar 2024HANSARDHumanitarian Situation in GazaThe Minister will have seen the shocking images of parachutes dropping aid into Gaza at the same moment as a barrage of Israeli missiles struck. There is, of course, every chance…12 Mar 2024HANSARD UkraineI thank the Minister for prior sight of his statement. I want to put on the record, once again, our steadfast and unyielding support for the people of Ukraine in defending…28 Feb 2024HANSARDIsrael and GazaI thank the Minister for prior sight of his statement. We welcome the news that a ceasefire deal may be edging closer. We have been calling for a ceasefire and hostage-release…27 Feb 2024HANSARDCeasefire in GazaFurther to that point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. The House and its procedures have descended into absolute chaos, simply because of a decision taken by the Speaker earlier…21 Feb 2024HANSARDCeasefire in GazaWell, we have seen the way public opinion is blowing, across the world and here in the UK, with millions taking to the streets, and polls showing 75%-plus support for an immediate…21 Feb 2024HANSARDCeasefire in GazaMy hon. and learned Friend is absolutely right. If we accept Israel’s response as the new norm, the danger that everybody across the world, regardless of their circumstances, will…21 Feb 2024HANSARDCeasefire in GazaI thank the hon. Lady for her intervention. I am not quite sure what she means about petty party politics. The behaviour that we have seen today has been pretty petty, but we are…21 Feb 2024HANSARDCeasefire in GazaI could not agree more with the hon. Member. The United Kingdom has shown a dereliction of duty towards the Palestinians. The SNP has been very supportive, and will continue to be…21 Feb 2024HANSARDCeasefire in GazaI thank the right hon. Member for that intervention. I am absolutely clear that there has to be a roadway—a path—towards peace, and that has to start with an immediate ceasefire.…21 Feb 2024HANSARDCeasefire in GazaI absolutely agree with the hon. Member. It is vital to say that, whether it is a perceived ally or a perceived foe, an egregious breach of human rights is an egregious breach of…21 Feb 2024HANSARDCeasefire in GazaI agree with my right hon. Friend. We all have a part to play in bringing peace and saving innocent lives, so I was somewhat surprised to hear the shadow Foreign Secretary on the…21 Feb 2024HANSARDCeasefire in GazaI think the very first sentence that I said was that we utterly condemn the Hamas attack and we implore them to release the hostages, but there has to be a pathway to reaching…21 Feb 2024HANSARDCeasefire in GazaI beg to move, That this House calls for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and Israel; notes with shock and distress that the death toll has now risen beyond 28,000, the vast…21 Feb 2024HANSARDKurdistan Region of IraqIt is a pleasure to see you in the Chair, Ms Bardell. I, too, thank the hon. Member for Filton and Bradley Stoke (Jack Lopresti) for securing the debate and for the way he opened…07 Feb 2024