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HANSARD Business of the HouseMany happy returns to the Leader of the House. This week, questions have been raised about whether Lord Walney is to be sacked as the Government’s anti-extremism adviser, amid…10 Oct 2024HANSARD Renters’ Rights BillI congratulate the new Members who have made their maiden speeches on the interesting and important points raised. I should declare that I am a member of Acorn Community Union,…09 Oct 2024HANSARD Renters’ Rights BillMy hon. Friend the Member for Brighton Pavilion (Siân Berry) makes a good point about guarantors, and I would also like to see that issue addressed in this Bill. Citizens Advice…09 Oct 2024HANSARDWorkers in High-Carbon SectorsI thank the Minister for her response. Unfortunately, the unjust transitions we are seeing in Grangemouth and Port Talbot are a damning indictment of the lack of a proactive…08 Oct 2024HANSARDWorkers in High-Carbon Sectors10. What steps he is taking to ensure a just transition for workers in high-carbon sectors.08 Oct 2024HANSARDCOP29: UK PrioritiesThank you, Dr Huq, for reminding me of process and having patience with me during my first Westminster Hall debate. Thank you, too, to the hon. Member for Ealing Southall (Deirdre…10 Sept 2024HANSARDAsylum Seekers: Government Support6. What steps she is taking to help prevent asylum seekers from becoming destitute.29 Jul 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsT7. The Government have rightly scrapped the Rwanda scheme, but the UK is falling behind our international counterparts in providing safe routes for refugees. We are now one of…29 Jul 2024HANSARDAsylum Seekers: Government SupportNo recourse to public funds is a policy that prevents most migrants in the UK from accessing most forms of welfare support. I would like to see the policy scrapped altogether to…29 Jul 2024HANSARD Making Britain a Clean Energy SuperpowerI very much welcome much of what the Minister has said in this announcement, including on the need for a just transition for those working in the oil and gas sector. However,…26 Jul 2024HANSARD Making Britain a Clean Energy SuperpowerThe hon. Member for Mid Buckinghamshire (Greg Smith) raised a concern about solar threatening our ability to grow our own food in this country. I respectfully suggest that he…26 Jul 2024HANSARD Making Britain a Clean Energy SuperpowerWill the Minister give way?26 Jul 2024HANSARD Border Security and AsylumIt is a huge relief that the vile Rwanda scheme has been scrapped. I have listened carefully to the Home Secretary’s statement. Given that 94% of people seeking asylum in this…22 Jul 2024HANSARD Clean Energy Superpower MissionI welcome the Secretary of State to his role, and welcome the Government’s recognition that public investment must play a substantial role in decarbonising power. I have seen that…18 Jul 2024HANSARDForeign Affairs and DefenceI am most grateful to you, Mr Deputy Speaker, for calling me to speak in today’s debate. Good afternoon, colleagues. My name is Carla Denyer. My pronouns are she/her, and I am…18 Jul 2024HANSARDPoints of OrderOn a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. The Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, who has now left the Chamber, misrepresented the position of my hon. Friend the…18 Jul 2024