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HANSARDCovid-19: VaccinationsWe should rightfully be proud of the huge national effort that is taking place to vaccinate the British people against covid. We have seen the incredible speed and efficiency of…11 Jan 2021HANSARD Global BritainWhile we are talking about the real opportunities for growing Britain’s trade power across the globe and while my right hon. Friend has touched on the aspect of Israel and the…11 Jan 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseJust over a year ago, I stood on a manifesto commitment of increased funding for the police and more bobbies on the beat. I welcome the work the Prime Minister and the Home…30 Dec 2020HANSARD Uyghur Slave Labour: XinjiangLike many right hon. and hon. Members across the House, I have been shocked, saddened and appalled by the plight of the Uyghurs in China. This was reinforced yesterday by the…16 Dec 2020HANSARD Online Harms ConsultationEarlier this year, we witnessed the Wiley scandal, which saw an antisemitic rant over numerous posts. It took 72 hours and a mass boycott of social media by the Jewish community…15 Dec 2020HANSARD Government Policy on IranFor the sake of brevity, I shall skip to the point. This debate provides a timely opportunity to highlight the issues regarding Iran’s activity globally and, more specifically,…09 Dec 2020HANSARD Government Policy on IranMany colleagues mentioned the need to proscribe the IRGC. Will my right hon. Friend commit to working across Government, and across parties, to make sure that that sensible,…09 Dec 2020HANSARD Public HealthI do not envy the Government in making this decision today. There is a lot of pressure, and no matter what decision one makes, it is always bound to be the wrong one with many…01 Dec 2020HANSARDPlan for Jobs 2020What steps she is taking through the Plan for Jobs 2020 to help people of all ages back into work.30 Nov 2020HANSARDScheduled Mass Deportation: JamaicaWelcome to the modern Labour party—more concerned about stopping the deportation of foreign criminals than keeping our streets safe. We on the Government Benches do take that…30 Nov 2020HANSARDPlan for Jobs 2020Mr Speaker, I hope you were able to enjoy a happy Lancashire Day, although in a covid-secure manner. May I thank my right hon. Friend for the work she is doing on getting young…30 Nov 2020HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateI thank the Prime Minister for the flexibility that the Government are providing so that we can all have a family Christmas, but what consideration has been given to Hanukkah,…26 Nov 2020HANSARDNorth of England: Infrastructure SpendingIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Gray. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Southport (Damien Moore). I do emphasise the term “Friend” because we go way…25 Nov 2020HANSARD Football GovernanceAlthough I welcome the announcement on tiers 1 and 2, areas such as mine are anticipating going into tier 3, with further easements planned for household bubbles over Christmas.…25 Nov 2020HANSARD Football GovernanceIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Fovargue, and I thank the hon. Member for Eltham (Clive Efford) for suggesting this important topic for debate, particularly…25 Nov 2020HANSARDNorth of England: Infrastructure SpendingAs we are both proud Lancastrians, my hon. Friend will agree that the best thing to come from Yorkshire is the road to Lancashire.25 Nov 2020HANSARDNorth of England: Infrastructure SpendingI completely agree with my right hon. Friend; in fact, he framed that argument so succinctly that I do not need to add to it. As I said, the choice between HS2 and HS3 is a…25 Nov 2020HANSARDSocial MobilityDoes my right hon. Friend agree that the lifetime skills guarantee is a landmark achievement in opening up opportunity for all, especially in left behind communities, such as…25 Nov 2020HANSARDSocial MobilityWhat steps she is taking to promote social mobility throughout the UK.25 Nov 2020HANSARD Pectus Deformity Treatment: NHS FundingIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms McVey. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland (Mr Clarke) for bringing this important…24 Nov 2020