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HANSARDHigh Street Postal ServicesThe Minister mentioned that more post offices are opening. Actually, they are closing. The Clapham Common post office in my Vauxhall constituency has been earmarked for closure…30 Nov 2023HANSARDHigh Street Postal Services9. What steps she is taking to maintain access to high street postal services.30 Nov 2023HANSARDCriminal Justice BillI welcome the Home Secretary to his position. He rightly says that a new proposal is being brought forward on police misconduct, but he also mentions public confidence. Would the…28 Nov 2023HANSARDCriminal Justice BillI rise to speak to some of the amendments and proposals outlined in this Bill, and to echo some of the comments made by right hon. and hon. Members. One of the key things in…28 Nov 2023HANSARDCriminal Justice BillThis is where we need clarity, not only for offenders but for prison officers who are going to be dealing with those people and making sure no harm comes to them. There must be a…28 Nov 2023HANSARDCriminal Justice BillI thank my hon. Friend for raising that matter, because it is as if she is reading my mind. Our all-party group took evidence from a number of different organisations as well as…28 Nov 2023HANSARDCriminal Justice BillOne of my conversations with shop workers was about the mental health impact of being attacked and abused day in, day out. A number of them were thinking of changing profession.…28 Nov 2023HANSARDAutumn Statement ResolutionsJust listening to some of the comments from right hon. and hon. Members, we could be forced to think we were living in a different Britain. I think about the emails I receive from…27 Nov 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseOak Square housing complex in Stockwell was built in 2010. Sadly, since then there has been a host of issues with the building, from leaks and defective cladding to faulty…23 Nov 2023HANSARDViolence Reduction, Policing and Criminal JusticeWill the hon. Member give way?15 Nov 2023HANSARDViolence Reduction, Policing and Criminal JusticeMy right hon. Friend is right to highlight the fact that getting to peace is the ultimate goal for all of us. Like many hon. and right hon. Members, I have received so much…15 Nov 2023HANSARDViolence Reduction, Policing and Criminal JusticeThe Secretary of State has outlined some measures to protect women who face really horrific abuse. I have been campaigning on the key issue of girls who are associated with gangs.…15 Nov 2023HANSARDIsrael and the Occupied Palestinian TerritoriesWe have heard this afternoon that, frankly, this short pause is not working—four hours will not achieve anything. The fact that we are seeing Palestinians being forced to leave…14 Nov 2023HANSARDDraft Representation of the People (Postal Vote Handling and Secrecy) (Amendment) Regulations 2023I understand what the Minister is trying to outline here, but does he agree with the concerns raised by the Law Commission about a clear definition of a political campaigner, and…13 Nov 2023HANSARDDraft Representation of the People (Postal Vote Handling and Secrecy) (Amendment) Regulations 2023It is an honour to serve under your chairship, Dr Huq. I thank the Minister for his introduction outlining why we are here. As elected Members of this House, we should all support…13 Nov 2023HANSARDMetropolitan Police: Operational IndependenceI am thinking of the number of times I have spoken to criticise and call out the police for their behaviour in things that they have got wrong, but we are seeing the Home…09 Nov 2023HANSARD Occupied Palestinian Territories: Humanitarian SituationI want to thank the Minister for the way he has conducted himself this afternoon, listening to the wide range of concerns from right hon. and hon. Members. My prayers and thoughts…08 Nov 2023HANSARDIsrael and GazaIt is, Mr Deputy Speaker. Earlier this afternoon the hon. Member for Hendon (Dr Offord) mentioned some of the horrific chanting this weekend. He also mentioned that a London…23 Oct 2023HANSARDIsrael and GazaOn a point of order, Mr Deputy Speaker.23 Oct 2023HANSARDIsrael and GazaI received an email from a constituent the day after the horrific terrorist attack in Israel. She was worried about the safety of her brother and his friend, who are also both…23 Oct 2023