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HANSARDFossil Fuel Advertising and SponsorshipI thank the Minister for his patience while I checked a fact. A minute or so ago, he used the phrase “informed choice” to defend why he is not planning to ban advertising for…07 Jul 2025HANSARD Prevention and Suppression of TerrorismOn a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. As you know, every single person who just voted no on the statutory instrument wanted to vote yes on the proscription of the Maniacs…02 Jul 2025HANSARD Prevention and Suppression of TerrorismOn a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker.02 Jul 2025HANSARD Prevention and Suppression of TerrorismWill the Minister give way?02 Jul 2025HANSARD Prax Lindsey Oil RefineryI stand in solidarity with the workers in the oil industry who are facing such uncertainty and fear. This incident illustrates perfectly why a carefully managed worker-led…30 Jun 2025HANSARD UK Modern Industrial StrategyI welcome the investment in skills announced today. What seems to be missing, though, is a commitment to give wraparound support to the 3 million workers in the UK currently in…23 Jun 2025HANSARDEngagementsThis Refugee Week is an opportunity for the House to show solidarity with those fleeing war, persecution and oppression. Compassion and welcome are core British values, but for…18 Jun 2025HANSARDFossil FuelsHappy birthday, Mr Speaker. I thank the Minister for his response on reducing the reliance on fossil fuels; no more backing for oil and gas is essential for protecting our…10 Jun 2025HANSARD Planning and Infrastructure BillGiven the really important points that the hon. Lady is making about the environment and how it is so strongly connected to our economy and public health, does she agree with me—I…09 Jun 2025HANSARD Planning and Infrastructure BillI find it remarkable that the Minister repeatedly accused the over 30 leading environmental groups, including the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, which has described…09 Jun 2025HANSARDViolence against Women and GirlsResearch undertaken by Women for Refugee Women has found that banning work for women seeking asylum leads many women, sadly, to stay in unwanted and abusive relationships. Will…02 Jun 2025HANSARD ImmigrationWill the shadow Home Secretary give way?21 May 2025HANSARD ImmigrationI have to say that I am disgusted by the narrative coming from Conservative Members, who are continuing, even in opposition and in using this Opposition day debate, to scapegoat…21 May 2025HANSARDIsrael and the Occupied Palestinian TerritoriesThe UN has warned that 14,000 babies could die in the next 48 hours. Concrete action against Netanyahu’s murderous Government is long overdue. We know that this Government are not…20 May 2025HANSARDOther CorrectionUK-EU Summit The following extract is from the Opposition day debate on 13 May 2025 on the UK-EU s ummit.14 May 2025HANSARDOther CorrectionThe Minister raises the important issue of the cost of living. Given the dire economic impacts of Brexit, including food inflation being eight times higher than it would otherwise…14 May 2025HANSARDOther CorrectionThe Minister raises the important issue of the cost of living. Given the dire economic impacts of Brexit, including food inflation being 8 percentage points higher than it would…14 May 2025HANSARDUK-EU SummitThe Minister raises the important issue of the cost of living. Given the dire economic impacts of Brexit, including food inflation being eight times higher than it would otherwise…13 May 2025HANSARDBorder Security, Asylum and Immigration BillThe Government’s repeal of the vile and illegal Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Act 2024 and large parts of the Illegal Migration Act 2023 are welcome, but they must do…12 May 2025HANSARDImmigration SystemThe Prime Minister’s “island of strangers” speech sounded like something straight out of the Reform-Trump playbook. Rather than alienating and devaluing migrants, and recognising…12 May 2025