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HANSARDPublic ServicesGood, well-funded public services are the lifeblood of a decent society. They are absolutely vital in allowing people and communities to develop their potential. At the beginning…16 Oct 2019HANSARDPublic ServicesI agree that the hon. Member makes important points, but Merseyside police force has lost 1,100 officers since 2010 and the Government’s proposals are to replace only 70 of them.…16 Oct 2019HANSARD IranIran’s actions are making war more likely in the middle east, with bases in Syria, arms for Hezbollah in Lebanon and arms for Hamas in Gaza. What is the Secretary of State doing…25 Sept 2019HANSARDSpending Round 2019The people of Liverpool have suffered a horrific 64% cut in funding for local services. I was pleased to hear the Chancellor say this afternoon that no Department will be cut next…04 Sept 2019HANSARD Jewish Refugees from the Middle East and North AfricaI congratulate the right hon. Member for Chipping Barnet (Theresa Villiers) on securing this important debate. The 850,000 Jewish people displaced from Arab countries from 1948…19 Jun 2019HANSARDHezbollahHezbollah, as a proxy for Iran, promotes terrorism and instability right throughout the middle east. Last year, Hezbollah built six terror tunnels between the border of Lebanon…14 May 2019HANSARD Buildings with ACM CladdingI welcome the Secretary of State’s statement. It is good news for the residents of Heysmoor Heights in Liverpool, a block owned by the offshore Abacus Land 4, where the work has…09 May 2019HANSARD Personal Independence Payments: MerseysideIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Edward. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Garston and Halewood (Maria Eagle) on securing this important debate,…26 Mar 2019HANSARD Gaza Border Deaths: UNHRC Inquiryrose—22 Mar 2019HANSARD Gaza Border Deaths: UNHRC InquiryI welcome criminal investigations where they are warranted, but the report does not seem to take into account the fact that this was an organised demonstration that threatened an…22 Mar 2019HANSARD Emergency Summit on Knife CrimeThe Minister read out a list of proposals to combat knife crime, but when will these help the situation in Merseyside? The recent funding the Government have announced for…22 Mar 2019HANSARD Prevention and Suppression of TerrorismI congratulate the Home Secretary on bringing this much-needed measure before the House tonight. I am extremely concerned that my hon. Friend the Member for Torfaen (Nick…26 Feb 2019HANSARD Prevention and Suppression of TerrorismI thank the right hon. Gentleman for his comment. I am aware of that important opinion poll. It is a timely reminder that, while Hezbollah specifically targets Jewish people and…26 Feb 2019HANSARD Antisemitism in Modern SocietyThis is a traumatic time. In the past three days, eight highly respected hon. Members have left the Labour party, citing the Labour party’s antisemitism as the key reason. The…20 Feb 2019HANSARD Antisemitism in Modern SocietyI thank my hon. Friend for giving way, and I am listening carefully to what he says. Why does he think that the Labour party allowed the antisemitic bullying of my hon. Friend the…20 Feb 2019HANSARD Local Government FinanceLiverpool has received yet another poor local government settlement, but that is no surprise; it is a continuation of the Government’s austerity policies. Liverpool has high…05 Feb 2019HANSARD[P002354]I rise to present the petition from 85 parents, carers and staff of the much-valued Abercromby Nursery School in Liverpool. It is vital that adequate funding is provided for this…05 Feb 2019HANSARDTower Blocks: Dangerous CladdingI have previously raised in the Chamber the situation of my constituents in Heysmoor Heights in Liverpool. They live in a high-rise property owned by the offshore company Abacus…22 Jan 2019HANSARD Leaving the European UnionLast week, the Prime Minister suffered a major defeat. Today, she has not come to the House with any answers. She claims she wants to have extensive discussions on a variety of…21 Jan 2019HANSARDInternational Development Assistance (Palestinian National Authority Schools)I beg to move, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to prohibit international development assistance to schools operated by the Palestinian National Authority that do not…08 Jan 2019