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HANSARD Flood Preparedness: NorfolkMy constituency is a long way from my hon. Friend’s, but it is criss-crossed by rivers. Last month my residents suffered an inundation, when we had a month’s rainfall in one day.…20 Nov 2024HANSARD Jailing of Hong Kong Pro-democracy ActivistsWe are deeply concerned by the sentencing of the NSL45. Beijing’s assault on fundamental liberties in Hong Kong—liberties that it is obliged to preserve under the joint…19 Nov 2024HANSARD Occupied Palestinian Territories: Humanitarian SituationIt is a pleasure to serve with you in the Chair, Sir Roger. I congratulate the hon. Member for Glasgow West (Patricia Ferguson) on securing a debate on this most pressing of…19 Nov 2024HANSARDChildren’s Social CareI warmly welcome today’s statement from the Secretary of State. As a county councillor in Oxfordshire, the number of children in our care who are living in unregistered children’s…18 Nov 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy constituent Kevin had to stop work in 2018 due to a medical condition. He is desperate to find a job, but has consistently found that he is not eligible for support from his…11 Nov 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsT1. If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.11 Nov 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsT3. I noted the Minister’s answer to the hon. Member for Dulwich and West Norwood (Helen Hayes), but will she clarify whether the £1 billion announced in the Budget last week for…04 Nov 2024HANSARD Budget: Implications for Farming CommunitiesFamily farmers in my constituency of Bicester and Woodstock are left confused and angry by this betrayal by the Government over APR. They want to know whose daft idea it was. Will…04 Nov 2024HANSARDIncome Tax (Charge)If there was one phrase that occurred repeatedly on the doorstep in Bicester and Woodstock during the general election, it was, “I’ve always voted Conservative, but I’m never…04 Nov 2024HANSARD Israel: UNRWA BanWe are deeply concerned about the Knesset vote to ban UNRWA. This comes at a time that could not be more desperate. One of the UN’s most senior humanitarian officials warns: “The…29 Oct 2024HANSARD Middle EastI thank the Foreign Secretary for advance sight of his statement. He has our full support in his efforts to engage with Iran and Israel to urge an end to the cycle of retaliatory…28 Oct 2024HANSARD China: Human Rights and SanctionsWe remain deeply concerned by Beijing’s abuse of human rights and disregard for international law. Too often, the previous Government pursued trade links instead of acting on…28 Oct 2024HANSARD Special Educational Needs and DisabilitiesZak is nine years old. He is one of dozens of children in my constituency who have been failed by the SEND system. Zak was traumatised by his experience in an inappropriate school…24 Oct 2024HANSARD Sanctions: IranThank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. I appreciate your earlier guidance and apologise to you and the House. I rise to speak on behalf of my party in support of today’s measures. The…23 Oct 2024HANSARD Sanctions: IranOn the IRGC, we believe that proscribing that terrorist organisation, which runs a state in the region, would put considerable constraints on its ability to operate around the…23 Oct 2024HANSARD Water Companies: Regulation and Financial StabilityIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Pritchard. My constituents in Bicester and Woodstock are deeply concerned that Thames Water wants to hike its prices by more…23 Oct 2024HANSARDGaza: Humanitarian SituationThe attack saw “more than four, five residential blocks...razed to the ground. Some…reached the hospital, some…remain under the rubble.” That is the account of Dr Eid Sabbah of…22 Oct 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsLaila Soueif is in the Gallery with us today. She is currently on hunger strike in protest against the continued imprisonment of her son, the British-Egyptian citizen Alaa Abd…22 Oct 2024HANSARDThe Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) (No. 4) Regulations 2024It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Betts. I thank the Minister for his presentation. The Liberal Democrats strongly support a robust sanctions regime against…16 Oct 2024HANSARD Gaza and LebanonNo one can be left unmoved by the level of human suffering we have seen recently on our screens. We need immediate ceasefires in Gaza and Lebanon more than ever. Liberal Democrats…15 Oct 2024