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HANSARD Grenfell Tower InquiryI commend my hon. Friend the Member for Kensington and Bayswater (Joe Powell) on outlining the concerns of his constituents. In the short four-and-a-half months that he has been…02 Dec 2024HANSARD Grenfell Tower InquiryI thank my hon. Friend for making such a powerful speech on behalf of his constituents. What he has described reflects all our inboxes. Does he agree that to address residents’,…02 Dec 2024HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillI start by commending the hon. Member for Runnymede and Weybridge (Dr Spencer) for outlining some of the complications with the legislation as it stands. I also put on record my…29 Nov 2024HANSARD World AIDS DayI thank my hon. Friend for calling this debate and for his powerful speech. Does he share my concern that the communities that we need to come forward are the very same…27 Nov 2024HANSARDIsrael-Gaza Conflict: Arrest WarrantsSeveral of our allies and international partners have outlined their commitment to fully support the ICC, including Canada, the Netherlands, Sweden, Belgium and Ireland, so I…25 Nov 2024HANSARD G20 and COP29 SummitsI associate myself with the Prime Minister’s remarks. I remember the late Lord Prescott visiting the Clapham Park Project—in one of the new deal for communities areas—and in true…21 Nov 2024HANSARDChildren’s Social CareThe Secretary of State will be aware that local authorities have a legal duty to house unintentionally homeless people, including those in priority need, such as 18 to 19-year-old…18 Nov 2024HANSARD Financial Services: Mansion House SpeechI declare an interest as a proud Labour and Co-operative MP. It was great to see the Chancellor outline the ambition to grow the co-op and mutual sector and to see regulators come…18 Nov 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseThe Leader of the House will be aware of the news yesterday that 115 post offices could close. That would have a massive impact on our high streets, which are already struggling.…14 Nov 2024HANSARD Council TaxIt is worth remembering why a number of our local authorities are facing this decision and the tight financial situation: the funding crisis over the past 14 years, forcing a…14 Nov 2024HANSARD Representation of the PeopleI pay tribute to the Minister for finding time to bring this statutory instrument to the Floor of the House. During last May’s local elections, many veterans reported that they…13 Nov 2024HANSARD Representation of the PeopleMy hon. Friend makes a valid and important point. One constituent raised with me the fact that when they move, before they have finished unpacking they get a council tax bill. We…13 Nov 2024HANSARDBudget ResolutionsDoes the shadow Secretary of State agree that this Labour Government will help renters by banning no-fault evictions?06 Nov 2024HANSARDBudget ResolutionsI am delighted to speak about the first Labour Budget in 14 years. For my constituents, the last fourteen years have been difficult. Too often, they felt that the then Government…06 Nov 2024HANSARDBudget Resolutionsrose—06 Nov 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe Secretary of State will know the financial difficulties facing so many of our local authorities. A recent Local Government Association report shows that one in four local…28 Oct 2024HANSARDPolice AccountabilityI thank the Home Secretary for her statement, and I also commend my hon. Friend the Member for Clapham and Brixton Hill (Bell Ribeiro-Addy). Shortly after the tragic shooting, she…23 Oct 2024HANSARD Employment Rights BillThank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. I will keep an eye on the time. Like many other hon. Members, I refer the House to my declaration in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests…21 Oct 2024HANSARD Employment Rights BillA number of our constituents were threatened with fire and rehire during the covid pandemic—shameful acts by their employers. People were fearing for their livelihoods while that…21 Oct 2024HANSARDViolent Crime: Young PeopleI thank the Home Secretary for that reply on knife crime. I welcome the Government’s commitment in the Young Futures programme to preventing young people from being drawn into…21 Oct 2024