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HANSARD Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse: Final ReportI welcome the Home Secretary to his post. For anyone who has picked up this report, the findings are very difficult. You do not need to be a parent to be disturbed by some of the…24 Oct 2022HANSARD Departure of Previous Home SecretaryThe Minister will have heard right hon. and hon. Members talking about the former Home Secretary’s comments about seeing refugees fly away. For a Member to talk in that way about…20 Oct 2022HANSARD Business of the HouseIt was pleasing to hear the Prime Minister commit to ending section 21 notices, but when can we expect that to come fully into action? One of my constituents emailed me this…13 Oct 2022HANSARDEconomic SituationSmall businesses across my constituency are watching the news with utter dread. They have just about survived the pandemic, the Brexit uncertainty and the collapse of the tourist…12 Oct 2022HANSARDFirst-time Buyers: MortgagesA constituent wrote to me and said, “What world do the Tories live in? I guess one where you protect the rich and wealthy. The suggestion that the Treasury thinks that a person on…11 Oct 2022HANSARD Mahsa AminiOn this International Day of the Girl, I stand in solidarity with every woman and young girl fighting for their freedom—fighting for the freedom to be heard, fighting for the…11 Oct 2022HANSARD Energy Prices: Support for BusinessSo many big energy companies have posted obscene profits while constituents, businesses, charities and schools across my Vauxhall constituency continue to suffer. As the…22 Sept 2022HANSARD Business of the HouseThe Leader of the House may be aware that there have been almost 3,600 cases of monkeypox in the UK, one of the highest numbers in Europe. Experts, including the British…22 Sept 2022HANSARDTributes to Her Late Majesty the QueenI rise to pay tribute to Her late Majesty the Queen. Like many other people, I had the opportunity to meet the Queen. As a councillor, I attended the annual garden party at…10 Sept 2022HANSARDBusiness of the HouseOn 25 August, my constituent Victoria Bowman and her husband were arrested in Myanmar for alleged visa offences as they returned to the city from Shan state. Ms Bowman served as…08 Sept 2022HANSARD UK Energy CostsI echo the comments of my hon. Friend the Member for Swansea East (Carolyn Harris) with regard to dialysis patients. My late mum was on dialysis due to her sickle cell—she…08 Sept 2022HANSARD Business of the HouseI associate myself with the remarks of the Leader of the House on the 17th anniversary of the 7/7 bombings, and remember the 52 victims who died. It serves as a reminder that…07 Jul 2022HANSARD Business of the HouseEarlier this month, I met Magic Breakfast, a fantastic charity that supports young people with a nutritious, healthy breakfast. It supports five schools across my constituency.…30 Jun 2022HANSARDMetropolitan Police ServiceAs a proud south Londoner—I have lived in Brixton all my life—I know that if the Minister thinks that the issues in the Met police started under Sadiq Khan’s tenure, he is in…29 Jun 2022HANSARDWindrush ReviewI thank my hon. Friend for making such a powerful speech. She may recall the Guardian article last week that featured the issue of compensation. It featured my constituent…29 Jun 2022HANSARDDraft Mental Health BillThe Bill’s focus is on individuals who are sectioned under the Mental Health Act, which is important, but I refer the Secretary of State back to the issue of waiting times raised…27 Jun 2022HANSARDHomes for Ukraine: Child RefugeesIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Davies. I pay tribute to my hon. Friend the Member for Hampstead and Kilburn (Tulip Siddiq) for securing this timely debate on…22 Jun 2022HANSARDMigration and Economic Development Partnership with RwandaSeeking asylum is a basic human right, and we should be protecting people fleeing war and persecution. I thank the many constituents in Vauxhall who show that compassion and have…15 Jun 2022HANSARDHM Passport Office BacklogI thank the Minister for giving way and echo his comments on the staff who are working hard to turn the backlog around. I have just received an email from my constituent Tracy…14 Jun 2022HANSARDHM Passport Office BacklogThank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. “I have now applied twice to renew his passport at £55 on both occasions plus new photos and am really at a loss. I have spoken to close to 30…14 Jun 2022