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HANSARDViolence against Women and GirlsRape victims were failed under the previous Government, and too few actually got to see the inside of a courtroom. Among those victims were the victims of Andrew Tate here in the…31 Mar 2025HANSARDPolitical DonationsIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairwomanship, Mrs Harris. In the interests of transparency, I would like to declare that I have received no donations from business, but I…31 Mar 2025HANSARD Domestic Abuse OffencesI thank the hon. Member for bringing forward such an important debate. Does he agree that one of the challenges of the current system is that domestic abusers and perpetrators are…17 Mar 2025HANSARD Crime and Policing BillDoes the shadow Home Secretary recognise that the number of reported crimes involving sexual violence went up by 300% under his Government? When he talks about police numbers,…10 Mar 2025HANSARD Crime and Policing BillI pay tribute to all the amazing speeches we have heard from Labour Members. It can be seen from how many of us are still here, hours into the debate—in contrast to the…10 Mar 2025HANSARDForeign, Commonwealth and Development Officerose —05 Mar 2025HANSARDForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeI know my hon. Friend’s absolute passion and the experience in this area, particularly on international development, that he gained under the last Labour Government. As chair of…05 Mar 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT2. I thank the Minister for her previous answers, and for her commitment to reducing the number of asylum claimants in the UK. As she will know, the UK is spending 27% of its…24 Feb 2025HANSARDChagos IslandsDoes the Minister agree that, despite the Member for the Trump Government’s misrepresentations, the UK Government must provide their own independent global leadership based on UK…05 Feb 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT7. Innovation lies at the heart of our five missions. I would like to ask the Minister about her reflections on seeing innovation when she visited Milton Keynes recently and how…23 Jan 2025HANSARD Child Arrangements: Presumption of Parental InvolvementI appreciate that the Act was amended in 2014, but our understanding of abuse has widened since then to encompass financial, emotional and coercive control—abuse is not limited to…22 Jan 2025HANSARD Child Arrangements: Presumption of Parental InvolvementI thank my hon. Friend for securing such an important debate and for making such a powerful speech. Does she agree that the visitation presumption, custody presumption and all…22 Jan 2025HANSARDOfficial Development Assistance2. What the fiscal circumstances are that would allow official development assistance to return to 0.7% of gross national income.21 Jan 2025HANSARDOfficial Development AssistanceI thank the Minister for protecting the level of ODA given the fiscal situation we inherited, but there are more wars going on in the world than at any time since world war two.…21 Jan 2025HANSARD New Hospital Programme ReviewFirst, I say happy birthday to the Secretary of State for tomorrow. I cannot think of a better birthday present than to give the people of Milton Keynes a new women’s and…20 Jan 2025HANSARDUK-Ukraine 100-year PartnershipI welcome the Foreign Secretary’s statement on this 100-year partnership with such an important European ally. We absolutely understand how our futures are linked. I want to…20 Jan 2025HANSARDArtificial Intelligence Opportunities Action PlanI am equally excited by the opportunities that being a leader in AI can bring to the people of the UK. As my right hon. Friend will know, Milton Keynes has been a leader from its…13 Jan 2025HANSARD Sudan: US Determination of GenocideSexual violence is growing as a weapon of war and oppression, as was discussed last Thursday in Westminster Hall. Can the Minister reassure the House that despite the previous…13 Jan 2025HANSARD Violence against Women and GirlsBefore I begin, I want to remind everyone that every woman—and some men—has a story. Some are awful; many are devastating, including those of women in this House, like myself. If…09 Jan 2025HANSARDImpact of Conflict on Women and GirlsI am back now.09 Jan 2025