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HANSARD Northern IrelandMy hon. Friend was right to acknowledge that Unionism had legitimate concerns about the operation of the protocol. Does he agree that anyone looking at this objectively would say…22 Mar 2023HANSARDService Personnel and Veterans: RehabilitationThe message is very clear, that service and inspiration does not stop when these individuals leave the armed forces; in some cases, it only begins. My constituent Andy Reid, from…22 Nov 2022HANSARD British Glass IndustryI am delighted to have secured this important debate on the British glass industry and I thank you, Mr Deputy Speaker, and Mr Speaker for facilitating it. Glass is synonymous with…14 Jul 2022HANSARD British Glass IndustryIt was remiss of me not to invite the Minister to St Helens, and I apologise for my rudeness. He should not be afraid to visit us, and perhaps he will visit Glass Futures before…14 Jul 2022HANSARD British Glass IndustryI entirely agree. When the Labour party is in government, we are committed to putting at the heart of everything we do the idea that we make, we buy and we sell British. That is…14 Jul 2022HANSARD British Glass IndustryMy hon. Friend demonstrates the unity of purpose and message discipline on the Opposition Benches, because she anticipates the very point that I was just coming to. In 2020, 76%…14 Jul 2022HANSARDStrategy for International DevelopmentOn a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. I apologise to the House for interrupting the debate, but you will be aware that there has been a significant number of resignations…06 Jul 2022HANSARDPreventing Crime and Delivering JusticeI do not often get the chance to speak in the House—being shadow Minister without portfolio means having a lot to do, but often without the opportunity to say very much—so I am…11 May 2022HANSARDPreventing Crime and Delivering JusticeThat will definitely not do me any good. One thing I admire about the Home Secretary, even though I profoundly disagree with her, is that she believes in things. However, despite…11 May 2022HANSARDIrish Diaspora in BritainTá áthas agus bród orm páirt a ghlacadh sa díospóireacht seo agus labhairt ar son pháirtí an Lucht Oibre—I am delighted to be winding up the debate on behalf of the Labour party.…17 Mar 2022HANSARDIrish Diaspora in BritainI have a great deal of sympathy with what the hon. Gentleman says. He tempts me to stray into policy areas that are not mine, so I will pass on his comments to the shadow Foreign…17 Mar 2022HANSARDIrish Diaspora in BritainThe hon. Gentleman makes a good point. I recognise and acknowledge the incredibly challenging work that he does to speak up in this House for Irish Travellers, and I hope he knows…17 Mar 2022HANSARD Tourette’s syndromeI beg to move, That this House has considered the treatment and study of Tourette’s syndrome. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Cummins. I am delighted to have…25 Jan 2022HANSARD Tourette’s syndromeI thank the hon. Gentleman for his support and his intervention. I will come to research; it is an absolutely critical part of a holistic approach that understands more about the…25 Jan 2022HANSARD Transport Connectivity: MerseysideIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Robertson. I know that you are a frequent visitor to the city region, and I was delighted that you were in my constituency at…12 Jan 2022HANSARDHelp for Jobseekers: Local Employers and Skills ProvidersThe first Ways to Work centre opened in St Helens in June, with one to follow in Earlestown in the new year. It is locally designed and has been recently supported by Labour-led…13 Dec 2021HANSARDDraft Terrorism Prevention and Investigation Measures Act 2011 (Continuation) Order 2021The right hon. Gentleman makes hugely important point. That is the sphere that poses the fastest growing and most dangerous threat. I know the Government are bringing forward…30 Nov 2021HANSARDDraft Terrorism Prevention and Investigation Measures Act 2011 (Continuation) Order 2021Bore da, Ms Rees. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship and opposite the Minister. It is important to say that the security job, both in opposition and in government—I…30 Nov 2021HANSARDTerrorist Incident at Liverpool Women’s HospitalOne always feels a sense of responsibility and sadness on occasions such as this, but I feel it particularly today as a Merseyside MP. I echo what my hon. Friend the Member for…16 Nov 2021HANSARDDraft Antique Firearms (Amendment) Regulations 2021Mr Gray, it is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, particularly because, as a senior Member of the House, you have always given me great encouragement since my election…08 Nov 2021