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HANSARDEvacuations from AfghanistanThe report of the Foreign Affairs Committee on the UK’s botched evacuation from Afghanistan is one of the most damning reports that I have ever read. At a time when the UK can be…26 May 2022HANSARDOnline Harm: Women and Girls4. What assessment she has made of the potential impact of provisions in the Online Safety Bill on the level of protection from online harm and abuse for women and girls.26 May 2022HANSARDOnline Harm: Women and GirlsWill the Minister consider what penalties can be brought against social media companies that fail in their duty to protect young girls and women, given that the number of eating…26 May 2022HANSARDSue Gray ReportThe Prime Minister said that on 13 November 2020, he attended the “Abba party” briefly. His defence was a job interview. Can he confirm that he was only in his flat, and that he…25 May 2022HANSARDXinjiang Internment Camps: Shoot-to-Kill PolicyI thank the hon. Member for Wealden (Ms Ghani) for once more bringing the question of the appalling human rights situation in Xinjiang to the House. The latest revelations are…24 May 2022HANSARDLow-Performing Areas: Education FundingDoes the Secretary of State agree that any increases in funding for schools should be spent on teaching and learning, not on propping up failing energy companies? In an average…23 May 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsFor many in the privately rented sector, the Government are like Nero, fiddling while Rome burns. When are they going to get on and publish the timetable for the renters reform…16 May 2022HANSARDHong Kong Arrests Under National Security LawThe arrests in the past few days of Cardinal Zen, Margaret Ng, Denise Ho, Cyd Ho, and Hui Po-keung mark a disturbing new phase in China’s relentless crackdown on the freedoms and…12 May 2022HANSARDDebate on the AddressIt is a real delight to follow my hon. Friend the Member for York Central (Rachael Maskell), who I know has such a deep understanding of housing and the problems that so many of…10 May 2022HANSARDDebate on the AddressOur condolences go to my hon. Friend’s constituent, Jane, for the loss of her brother. Does my hon. Friend agree that as so many crimes happen because of the same group of people,…10 May 2022HANSARD Referral of Prime Minister to Committee of PrivilegesDoes my hon. Friend agree that this boils down to trust, and that the motion refers to trust within this House, trusting a Committee that reflects the proportional balance of the…21 Apr 2022HANSARD Easter Recess: Government UpdateAt high altitude, one’s nose starts to bleed. With the rise in national insurance and more tax than for 70 years, our constituents are crying out for help—whether with their…19 Apr 2022HANSARDEngagementsQ9. Gas and electric prices and bills are through the roof. The “just about managing” are no longer managing; they are coming to surgeries and queuing at food banks. Last week,…30 Mar 2022HANSARDBritish and Overseas Judges: Hong KongI thank the Minister for her constructive tone. Would she respond specifically to my hon. Friend the Member for Manchester, Gorton (Afzal Khan) on his question about Carrie Lam…30 Mar 2022HANSARDBritish and Overseas Judges: Hong KongThat is a finely tuned decision on the Government’s part. Labour’s position has been clear for more than a year, since my predecessor, my hon. Friend the Member for Aberavon…30 Mar 2022HANSARDBritish and Overseas Judges: Hong KongIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Rees. Like other hon. Members, I will not speak for long. It is a pleasure for us all to enjoy the U-turn made 15 minutes…30 Mar 2022HANSARD School Rebuilding ProgrammeI beg your indulgence, Mrs Miller, as I was on Westminster Bridge, so I was late to the debate. I know that everybody in this room would like to put on the record their thoughts…22 Mar 2022HANSARD School Rebuilding ProgrammeDid the consultation give any weighting to schools that have been particularly generous in taking children in response to unexpected demand? There have, for example, been bulge…22 Mar 2022HANSARD School Rebuilding Programmeindicated dissent .22 Mar 2022HANSARD School Rebuilding ProgrammeThe shadow Minister is making an excellent speech. Does he agree that even the Secretary of State for Levelling Up said in a press interview that the worst thing the Government…22 Mar 2022