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HANSARDPriorities for GovernmentAs London Mayor, the Prime Minister courted popularity with pledging an amnesty for illegal immigrants and his vocal opposition to Heathrow expansion. Now that he is an position…25 Jul 2019HANSARDSituation in the GulfWhile the world witnesses the horror of this dangerous 3D, real-life game of battleships, may I relay to the Foreign Secretary—he may be more than that by this time tomorrow—the…22 Jul 2019HANSARD High Speed Rail (West Midlands - Crewe) BillThe hon. Lady is making a compelling case. As a London MP, I want to point out that people on Wells House Road in my seat, which HS2 will pass through, do not welcome this…15 Jul 2019HANSARDAbortion Clinic Buffer ZonesEaling’s buffer zone is pioneering, but it is a local byelaw and its renewal process will have to start next year, notwithstanding its High Court challenge next week. Women up and…11 Jul 2019HANSARDAbortion Clinic Buffer Zones7. When the Government plan to announce a decision on their review of proposals to introduce buffer zones around abortion clinics.11 Jul 2019HANSARDVeterans: RecognitionThroughout his brave service in our forces in Northern Ireland, Germany and Kenya, my constituent Tony Pitt was exposed to asbestos that led to a cancer diagnosis in 2017. He is…08 Jul 2019HANSARDFuture Relationship: Public VotePrior to the referendum, the right hon. Members for Haltemprice and Howden (Mr Davis), and for Wokingham (John Redwood) and the hon. Member for North East Somerset (Mr Rees-Mogg),…27 Jun 2019HANSARDFuture Relationship: Public Vote12. If he will hold discussions with Cabinet colleagues on the potential merits of a public vote on the terms of the UK’s future relationship with the EU.27 Jun 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Food ShortagesIn reality, only just over half of the food we eat is made in Britain, with more than a third coming from the EU. Given that the Food and Drink Federation is predicting that after…20 Jun 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Food Shortages4. What steps he has taken to help prevent food shortages in the event that the UK leaves the EU without an agreement.20 Jun 2019HANSARDHousing Ladder14. The average full-time salary among my constituents is above national norms at £37,500, but that is still way off the house price that the Government class as affordable, at…17 Jun 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsT6. I heard the Secretary of State’s passion as a medic. Will he clarify that he can commit now to excluding the NHS from any future trade deals if the UK leaves the EU, and that…06 Jun 2019HANSARDProsecution Rates: Electoral Fraud5. What recent discussions he has had with the CPS on prosecution rates for electoral fraud.23 May 2019HANSARDPublic Libraries12. What steps he has taken to protect access to public libraries.23 May 2019HANSARDPublic LibrariesThe Manic Street Preachers said “Libraries gave us power”, but since 2010, 230,000 library opening hours have been lost and 127 libraries in England have completely shut their…23 May 2019HANSARDProsecution Rates: Electoral FraudOf 266 reported electoral fraud cases last year, only one resulted in a conviction. The Vote Leave campaign dropping its appeal is as good as its admitting the illegality and…23 May 2019HANSARD Leaving the European UnionWith the inevitable end nigh for the Prime Minister and our still being in the EU under an extension to an extension, and with burning injustices still unextinguished everywhere,…22 May 2019HANSARDDefinition of IslamophobiaWill the right hon. Gentleman give way?16 May 2019HANSARDDefinition of IslamophobiaMy name is also Huq, so I felt I should take issue with the Haq quoted by the right hon. Gentleman—he is no relation of mine, and my name is spelt differently because when people…16 May 2019HANSARDSerious ViolenceMy right hon. Friend is making a moving and powerful speech. On the subject of party politics, does she agree that this is not even a political choice for councils anymore?…15 May 2019