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HANSARD Diesel Vehicles: Defeat DevicesThe hon. Gentleman makes such an excellent point as he always does. It is an honour to be intervened on by him. As he said, this was done with intent all over the British Isles,…25 Feb 2026HANSARD Electronic Travel Authorisation: Dual NationalsAfter 40 years in the UK, it was the proudest moment of Petra Gartzen’s life when she obtained British citizenship. She is on holiday in Spain, and was shocked to discover that…25 Feb 2026HANSARD Diesel Vehicles: Defeat DevicesI like what I have heard so far because, up to now, this has all been a bit mysterious. I wonder if it might be a good idea for me to meet the Minister. As a London MP, I have…25 Feb 2026HANSARD Occupied Palestinian Territories: Genocide Risk AssessmentWe have seen UK recognition of Palestine become a reality and a Gaza ceasefire under Labour, but still 70,000 Palestinians have been killed—a figure now accepted by…05 Feb 2026HANSARD Occupied Palestinian Territories: Genocide Risk AssessmentI completely agree with my hon. Friend. He used to work for Save the Children, which has also been de-registered—the shame of it. We must act. There has been a systematic…05 Feb 2026HANSARDChina and JapanI congratulate my right hon. and learned Friend on last week’s handsome wins, including on visas in China—I just wondered whether the same issue arose in Japan. I did a brilliant…02 Feb 2026HANSARD IranAfter the false dawns of the Arab spring and the “zan, zendegi, azadi” movement, I ask my right hon. Friend to stand firmly with the Iranian diaspora here—many of whom came after…13 Jan 2026HANSARDCall for General ElectionOrder. I am being told by the Clerk that this is getting way out of scope. We are debating a petition to have a general election.12 Jan 2026HANSARDCall for General ElectionI think they all had to ask for permission. They should return for the concluding speeches, but we are finishing a bit earlier than we thought. We are already on the Front-Bench…12 Jan 2026HANSARDCall for General ElectionWhen you were “in love with a beautiful woman”!12 Jan 2026HANSARDCall for General ElectionOrder. We will suspend for 15 minutes for a Division in the House.12 Jan 2026HANSARDCall for General ElectionOrder. That is a bit on the long side for an intervention.12 Jan 2026HANSARDCall for General ElectionWe will resume with Kevin Hollinrake.12 Jan 2026HANSARDAgricultural and Business Property Relief: Food PricesMerry Christmas to you and your crew, Mr Speaker. Food prices from farm to fork are particularly tough on coeliac sufferers. Their shops are 35% dearer, and a loaf of bread costs…18 Dec 2025HANSARDPalliative Care: North DerbyshireThis is a 30-minute debate so, as I said in the preamble, a wind-up speech is prohibited, but the two of you can confer after the debate.17 Dec 2025HANSARDAsylum Reforms: Protected CharacteristicsOrder. I remind the Minister that Kirsty Blackman needs time to conclude the debate.17 Dec 2025HANSARDAsylum Reforms: Protected CharacteristicsI remind Members to bob if they wish to speak, so we can calculate the time limit on speeches. I call John McDonnell, with no time limit.17 Dec 2025HANSARDAsylum Reforms: Protected CharacteristicsOrder. I am obliged to call the Front Benchers at 10.28, so if Members keep their remarks to seven minutes, everyone will get in.17 Dec 2025HANSARDFairtrade CertificationIt is made in Britain, but not everything can be. Bananas, coffee, chocolate—that is what we are talking about. The man from Del Monte said yes. In the time that has elapsed since…11 Dec 2025HANSARDFairtrade CertificationIt is a pleasure to serve with you in the Chair, Mrs Hobhouse. Picture the scene: Downing Street in December and jolly Christmas trees sparkling away. No, it is not “Love…11 Dec 2025