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HANSARDIsrael and PalestineI congratulate my hon. Friend on making such a powerful speech. Was she as disappointed as I was on Friday when the United Nations Security Council failed to support a ceasefire,…11 Dec 2023HANSARDUK-Rwanda PartnershipFour days before International Human Rights Day, it is shameful that we are seeking to disapply parts of the Human Rights Act for a certain group of people, and it make me feel…06 Dec 2023HANSARDHealth Inequalities9. What steps she is taking to help reduce health inequalities.05 Dec 2023HANSARDHealth InequalitiesThere were multiple warnings from experts such as Professor Sir Michael Marmot of the widening health inequalities that started in 2015. Covid just exposed and amplified those…05 Dec 2023HANSARDGaza: Humanitarian SituationSurely the events of the weekend have shown that a temporary pause or cessation of hostilities is just not enough, and that what we need is a permanent ceasefire, which is what…04 Dec 2023HANSARDAutumn Statement ResolutionsWill the Secretary of State comment on the number of deaths that are anticipated, as I mentioned last week, due to elements of the policy proposals around forcing people into…27 Nov 2023HANSARDDraft Health Protection (Coronavirus, Testing Requirements and Standards) (England) (Amendment and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2023I notice that there is no impact assessment associated with the regulations—why is that? Will the changes to the regulations take into account the investigation into Immensa and…22 Nov 2023HANSARDAutumn StatementI also welcome the increase in social security uprating by September’s inflation rate, but I agree with the Chair of the Select Committee, my right hon. Friend the Member for East…22 Nov 2023HANSARDInternational Development White PaperI also add my congratulations and broad support for the progress in the White Paper, but may I draw the Minister’s attention to the position in Gaza, particularly in relation to…21 Nov 2023HANSARDEconomic GrowthAccording to the House of Commons Library, in 2022 the tax burden on the lowest income decile was 25.5%. On the top income decile, it was 12.5%. Is that fair?14 Nov 2023HANSARDEconomic GrowthAfter 13 tortuous years, the policy programme in the King’s Speech reaffirms once more that this Conservative Government are out of ideas and out of time. Unfortunately, the…14 Nov 2023HANSARDIsrael and the Occupied Palestinian TerritoriesWhat assessment has the Minister made of the number of Palestinian civilian deaths that there will be, including babies and children, without a humanitarian ceasefire in the next…14 Nov 2023HANSARDGaza: Al-Ahli Arab Hospital ExplosionTo follow up on the previous point, the UN Secretary-General António Guterres has also called for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire. Clearly, the Foreign Secretary has some…18 Oct 2023HANSARDViolence against Women and GirlsThe independent inquiry into child sexual abuse recognised the issues with the criminal justice system and said: “The length of time taken to investigate and prosecute child…12 Sept 2023HANSARDOnline Safety BillI agree with the Minister that this is a groundbreaking Bill, but we must be clear that there are still gaps. Given what he is saying about the requirements for regulation of…12 Sept 2023HANSARDViolence against Women and Girls10. What steps his Department is taking to reform the criminal justice system to help tackle violence against women and girls.12 Sept 2023HANSARDSupport for Veterans11. What recent steps Veterans UK has taken to support veterans and their families.11 Sept 2023HANSARDSupport for VeteransThe Royal British Legion’s recent report showed that only 8% of disabled veterans who applied for employment and support allowance had their service medical records considered in…11 Sept 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsT3. Ipsos recently published its annual poll on trust in politics, which revealed that only 12% of respondents actually believed what a politician was saying—the lowest level in…07 Sept 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseThe covid pandemic affected all of us, but the most devastatingly affected were the families who lost loved ones, and they are still being affected. Next Wednesday I will launch…07 Sept 2023