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HANSARDChurch of England: SafeguardingOne of my constituents told me that they could not go back and tell their parents what was happening to them because it was at the church, which was supposed to be a place of…03 Mar 2025HANSARDGrenfell Tower Inquiry: Phase 2 ReportI thank the Secretary of State for her important statement. The people of Grenfell were treated badly because of who they were, what they looked like and how much they earned. We…26 Feb 2025HANSARD LGBT+ History MonthI thank my hon. Friend for her incredible speech and for her commitment to this House. I know of my hon. Friend’s journey when she was a teacher. Does she agree that it is…13 Feb 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseThis week I was visited by some constituents as part of the Board of Deputies of British Jews parliamentary advocacy day. We talked about how great our local multi-faith forum is,…13 Feb 2025HANSARD LGBT+ History MonthI am reminded of my first experience of training with the Terrence Higgins Trust, learning about HIV and how it could be contracted. What stuck in my mind the most was people…13 Feb 2025HANSARDNurse (Use of Title)I beg to move, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make provision about the use of the title of nurse; and for connected purposes. I thank the Minister for Secondary Care…11 Feb 2025HANSARD Gambling HarmsI congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Halesowen (Alex Ballinger) on securing this important debate and give my condolences to the family of Jack, who are here today. Brent…05 Feb 2025HANSARD High Street RetailersIn Brent, we have a lot of independent shops. Does the hon. Member agree that we should be more innovative in giving opportunities for more pop-up shops to start businesses?05 Feb 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseBrent is known as the reggae capital of Europe. Bob Marley wrote some of his best hits there, and we have Janet Kay and Carroll Thompson, who celebrate their birthdays this week,…30 Jan 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI would sing it, but my voice is a little bit croaky today. Will the Leader of the House join me in congratulating Liz Mitchell? Maybe we should have a debate in Government time…30 Jan 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseMy constituents in Brent East work extremely hard, and some are able to purchase a smartphone. Yesterday, we heard from the Met that an estimated 64,000 phones were stolen across…23 Jan 2025HANSARDHolocaust Memorial DayI thank my hon. Friend for his powerful speech, which shows just how important it is that living memory is passed on and why we should continue to have this debate in Parliament.23 Jan 2025HANSARDHolocaust Memorial DayIt is a pleasure to take part in this debate and to listen to the powerful testimony from my hon. Friend the Member for Hendon (David Pinto-Duschinsky). Racism and antisemitism is…23 Jan 2025HANSARDWorkplace Pay GapsI beg to move, That this House has considered pay gaps in the workplace. Thank you, Sir Roger. I wish everybody a happy new year, too, and it is a pleasure to serve under your…07 Jan 2025HANSARDWorkplace Pay GapsMy hon. Friend is absolutely right. If our ambition is to make the workplace fairer and secure it for everybody, we should take the opportunities laid before us. That is one…07 Jan 2025HANSARDWorkplace Pay GapsA big thank you to everyone who has participated in this debate; it has shown Parliament at its best, and it is great to see that there is no real opposition to championing equal…07 Jan 2025HANSARDGeneral ElectionIf the hon. Member came into a new job and discovered a £22 billion black hole, I think he would look a bit miserable as well.06 Jan 2025HANSARDGeneral ElectionWill the right hon. Member give way?06 Jan 2025HANSARD Grenfell Tower InquiryIn the short time available I want to say to the survivors and the next of kin—some of whom are here today; some will be watching from home—that I am sorry they have been so…02 Dec 2024HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillI thank my hon. Friend the Member for Spen Valley (Kim Leadbeater) for how this debate has been conducted. Yesterday, we buried Tony Warr, a GMB officer and a really good friend.…29 Nov 2024