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HANSARDEngagementsMay I associate myself with what the Prime Minister said about Jamaica, and indeed all the islands and countries affected by Hurricane Melissa? Our thoughts and prayers are with…29 Oct 2025HANSARD European Convention on Human Rights (Withdrawal)The speech we just heard totally misrepresents the European convention, and the failure of the hon. Member for Clacton (Nigel Farage) to mention the huge benefits and rights that…29 Oct 2025HANSARDEngagementsI am grateful for the Prime Minister’s reply, and I agree with him on Ukraine, but I do hope he will look to have an investigation into this Russian interference in our politics.…29 Oct 2025HANSARDEngagementsI agree with the Prime Minister’s words about Claire Throssell. I agree with him that it is right that we change the law, and I hope that it is named after her sons, Jack and…22 Oct 2025HANSARD Korean War: 75th CommemorationI could not agree more. I think that is a cross-party view, and all the stronger for it. It is important on the occasions that we agree on foreign policy to send out that message,…22 Oct 2025HANSARD Korean War: 75th CommemorationI completely concur with the right hon. Member for Rayleigh and Wickford (Mr Francois) about the need to pay tribute to the South Koreans and their Government for their…22 Oct 2025HANSARD Korean War: 75th CommemorationI could show and play them, Mr Twigg, but that might be out of order. I also have a DVD at home of the film “Parasite”, which won many awards, showing that Korean culture goes way…22 Oct 2025HANSARD Korean War: 75th Commemoration“Little rocket man”—as always, a double-edged sword. Let us hope that President Trump is more successful this time. There are many ways he and our Government can take that…22 Oct 2025HANSARD Korean War: 75th CommemorationIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Twigg, and to follow the hon. Member for Gloucester (Alex McIntyre) and the right hon. Member for Chingford and Woodford…22 Oct 2025HANSARDEngagementsI hope the House can look at that properly and that all people can be summoned to the relevant committee. Turning to the economy, I know Labour Members are relieved—they are…22 Oct 2025HANSARDSpeaker’s StatementOn a point of order, Mr Speaker. May I first thank you for that generous tribute to our dear friend Ming? I want to let the House into a secret about Ming Campbell: he was…14 Oct 2025HANSARDMiddle EastI thank the Prime Minister for advance sight of his statement. I join him in condemning the evil, antisemitic terrorist attack that killed Adrian Daulby and Melvin Cravitz at…14 Oct 2025HANSARDAmbassador to the United StatesThis debate finds the House at its best, holding the Government and the Prime Minister properly to account. As the Leader of the Opposition said, we may be rising for the recess,…16 Sept 2025HANSARDAmbassador to the United StatesI completely agree with my hon. Friend. I pay tribute to her for the work she has done to protect vulnerable women during her career. We salute her for that work. As we remember…16 Sept 2025HANSARDAmbassador to the United StatesThe hon. Gentleman makes a strong point. The previous ambassador to the United States was held in high regard, and many people think she should be appointed to the vacancy. I want…16 Sept 2025HANSARDAmbassador to the United StatesI could not agree more with my hon. Friend. I know that she has worked for victims of domestic violence and abuse as well. I can do no better than quote the words of Sky Roberts,…16 Sept 2025HANSARDAmbassador to the United StatesThe truth is that at such state banquets very few people get to speak to the visiting Head of State. However, the Prime Minister does, so I wonder if he will ask the President…16 Sept 2025HANSARDEngagementsI join the Prime Minister in sending our condolences to His Majesty and the royal family on the death of the Duchess of Kent. I also echo the Prime Minister’s condemnation of…10 Sept 2025HANSARDEngagementsMoving on, as the Leader of the Opposition said, Lord Mandelson has admitted to continuing his relationship long after Epstein was convicted, and that there are more embarrassing…10 Sept 2025HANSARDEngagementsI have to disagree with the Prime Minister on that—we are now debating this issue. Here is an issue on which I hope the Prime Minister will agree with me. The European convention…03 Sept 2025