Contributions
867 recent contributions in Hansard
HANSARDNorthern Ireland: Legacy of the PastIn 1998 immunity was in the Good Friday agreement, and the whole population got to vote on that, and on whether or not they agreed with that immunity—it was very controversial.…19 Mar 2026HANSARDNorthern Ireland: Legacy of the PastI absolutely agree; it was just too much even to ask or encourage more people to come forward—if they did come forward, there would be no justice. The families of victims often…19 Mar 2026HANSARDNorthern Ireland: Legacy of the PastI thank my hon. Friend for mentioning Tommy Judge, the work he has done and all that he has lived with throughout his life. My hon. Friend and I have met many other people across…19 Mar 2026HANSARDNorthern Ireland: Legacy of the PastI absolutely agree, and my hon. Friend makes a very good point: this also includes service families. No matter what family someone comes from, it is a huge loss. These are people…19 Mar 2026HANSARDNorthern Ireland: Legacy of the PastIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Dame Siobhain; I wish you a happy St Patrick’s day. I thank the Chair of the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee, my hon. Friend the…19 Mar 2026HANSARDForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeThis is not a party political issue. We have led on Ukraine for many years and we still are doing so. I am very proud of the role we have played, under both Governments. The…04 Mar 2026HANSARDForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeI am honoured to speak in this debate. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Rotherham (Sarah Champion) and my right hon. Friend the Member for Islington South and Finsbury (Emily…04 Mar 2026HANSARDForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeHear, hear!04 Mar 2026HANSARDEngagementsQ4. Given the recent challenges to the Equality Act 2010, will the Prime Minister commit to protecting laws that prevent discrimination at work and in society, make sure that…25 Feb 2026HANSARD Occupied Palestinian Territories: Genocide Risk AssessmentQuestions of genocide are among the gravest that Parliament must consider, and I thank the many constituents who have written to me in advance of this debate. In the case of Gaza,…05 Feb 2026HANSARD National Cancer PlanI congratulate the Minister on this excellent plan and invite her to congratulate Young Lives vs Cancer, which has long campaigned for the travel fund for children and young…05 Feb 2026HANSARD Occupied Palestinian Territories: Genocide Risk AssessmentOn recent developments, my grandfather fought for our country in Palestine. There are reports that the IDF has destroyed a cemetery in Gaza containing graves of allied troops from…05 Feb 2026HANSARD SudanI thank the Foreign Secretary for her statement, her visit and her announcement about new money and the sanctions. Children are being deliberately and systematically targeted by…05 Feb 2026HANSARDUniversal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) BillI am very proud to support the Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill. It will tackle child poverty and restore basic fairness to our social security system. I, like…03 Feb 2026HANSARDUniversal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) BillThe hon. Member highlights one of the many painful decisions that people have to make on the back of this policy, such as decisions about heating or eating and about what to do in…03 Feb 2026HANSARD Northern Ireland Troubles: Legacy and ReconciliationI commend the Secretary of State for the careful and thoughtful work that he has done to bring the House to this place today. Does he agree that, with this remedial order, he is…21 Jan 2026HANSARDOfficial Development AssistanceThe conflict in Sudan is affecting millions of people, including thousands of women affected by horrific sexual violence. I have been hearing from aid workers on the ground who…20 Jan 2026HANSARDTransport for London: Commuter ServicesCommuter services are extensively disrupted in Putney by the six-year closure of Hammersmith bridge. I will be holding a bus crisis taskforce again tomorrow to look at the impact…08 Jan 2026HANSARD Ukraine and Wider Operational UpdateI welcome the decisive leadership of the Defence Secretary and the Prime Minister in supporting Ukraine. When the Foreign Affairs Committee met the Ukrainian Government, it…07 Jan 2026HANSARDNorthern Ireland Troubles: Legacy and ReconciliationI commend the Secretary of State for the care that he is taking to work as fast possible for the victims, survivors and veterans families, who need to hear answers, while making…17 Dec 2025