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HANSARD Political Violence and Disruption: Walney ReportI stand against extremism, hate and violence in all forms, but I still think that the report is extraordinarily dangerous, draconian and undemocratic. The pretence that it is in…22 May 2024HANSARDNet Zero TargetIn the Climate Change Committee’s latest progress report, it was made clear: “There continues to be an overly narrow approach to solutions, which crucially does not embrace the…21 May 2024HANSARDInfected Blood Compensation SchemeI pay tribute to all those who fought so hard for justice for so long. It is impossible to imagine the pain and harm done to so many, including to some of my Brighton constituents…21 May 2024HANSARDPoint of OrderOn a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker, this morning a Home Office-commissioned report from Lord Walney was presented in Parliament using the motion for unopposed return…21 May 2024HANSARDBiodiversity LossI agree wholeheartedly. I will come to that issue in a moment, but joining the Beyond Oil and Gas Alliance does not mean that we will end oil and gas tomorrow. It is a commitment…15 May 2024HANSARDBiodiversity LossI beg to move, That this House has considered biodiversity loss. It is a real pleasure to serve with you in the Chair, Ms Rees, and to open today’s debate on biodiversity loss. It…15 May 2024HANSARDBiodiversity LossI thank the right hon. Lady for her inspiring intervention, which shows that incredibly simple things can make a world of difference.15 May 2024HANSARDBiodiversity LossIndeed, I anticipate an intervention in just a moment on one of my favourite subjects: swift bricks.15 May 2024HANSARDBiodiversity LossAs the hon. Member knows, I could not agree more. I remember being in this room for that debate in Westminster Hall last year, as he was, talking about the importance of something…15 May 2024HANSARDBiodiversity LossThe hon. Member’s intervention demonstrates that more resourcing is a necessary but not sufficient component of what we need to see. We need a far more joined-up approach to the…15 May 2024HANSARDBiodiversity LossI thank the Minister for her kind comments, but a number of us have made the point again and again that targets on their own are not sufficient, if we do not meet them. It is not…15 May 2024HANSARDBiodiversity LossWhich is not enough time to be able to respond to what I have heard, Ms Rees. I thank all hon. Members for sharing their concerns. Some key themes have come up again and again,…15 May 2024HANSARDPalestinians: Visa Schemerose—13 May 2024HANSARDPalestinians: Visa SchemeThe hon. Member is being generous; I thank her for giving way and congratulate her on her introduction so far. Would she agree that the current system is simply not working,…13 May 2024HANSARDEngagementsQ13. Untreated sewage was pumped into English waterways for more than 3.6 million hours last year, and into the sea off Sussex beaches three times in the last 24 hours alone, yet…08 May 2024HANSARDEngagementsIn February, the Foreign Secretary said that it would be difficult for a ground offensive on Rafah to avoid harming civilians and destroying homes, and just yesterday, the Deputy…01 May 2024HANSARDAssisted DyingOn that point, will the hon. Member give way?29 Apr 2024HANSARDAssisted DyingI will be very brief; I am grateful to the hon. Member for giving way. Does she agree with me that, actually, assisted dying can be a catalyst for more resources to go into…29 Apr 2024HANSARDAssisted DyingI welcome this much needed debate. I want to make three points. The first is to reiterate my point about inequality. The current blanket ban on assisted dying does not just rob…29 Apr 2024HANSARD Renters (Reform) BillThis morning, the Secretary of State had the brass neck to suggest that to keep his promise to outlaw no-fault evictions before the next election it is now down to the House of…24 Apr 2024