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HANSARDTopical QuestionsAccess to justice is under threat. In my constituency, we have just lost one of our most established independent legal advice centres. As Members will know, access to that service…03 Nov 2020HANSARDRail Network: Accessibility for Disabled PeopleWhat steps he is taking to improve accessibility for disabled people using the rail network.22 Oct 2020HANSARDBlack History MonthFollowing on from the hon. Member for Beaconsfield (Joy Morrissey), who mentioned Mary Seacole, this is something that is close to my heart. It is important that we celebrate some…20 Oct 2020HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateI have heard the Secretary of State say that he welcomes the Chancellor’s support, and he refers Members to that, but does he understand the impact on the ground, especially on…19 Oct 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Disability-Inclusive ResponseIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Rosindell, and I pay tribute to the hon. Member for East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow (Dr Cameron) for securing this…15 Oct 2020HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateYesterday I received an email from my constituent Anna Shipman, who is really concerned about test, track and trace. She has a friend who is on a vaccine trial and has a routine…15 Oct 2020HANSARDPlanning and House BuildingOur planning system is not fit for purpose. I am sure that Members across the House agree that it needs urgent reform, but the Government’s proposals do not offer the solutions…08 Oct 2020HANSARDDigital, Culture, Media and Sport: Support MeasuresMy constituency of Vauxhall lies a short distance from this House. Members need only look across Westminster Bridge to see its enormous positive impact. Our world-leading cultural…08 Oct 2020HANSARDGang-associated GirlsI beg to move, That this House has considered gang-associated girls. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Christopher, and to be back in Westminster Hall to…06 Oct 2020HANSARD Cultural Attractions: Contribution to Local EconomyIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Charles. I thank my neighbouring colleague, the hon. Member for Cities of London and Westminster (Nickie Aiken), for…06 Oct 2020HANSARDGang-associated GirlsI thank all hon. Members for their attendance this morning. I thank the hon. Member for Cities of London and Westminster (Nickie Aiken) for highlighting her experience of dealing…06 Oct 2020HANSARDEngagementsUnsafe cladding is leaving hundreds of leaseholders across Vauxhall unable to sell or remortgage their properties. The EWS1 forms are not being used as intended, leaving my…23 Sept 2020HANSARDEnd of Eviction MoratoriumMany renters in my constituency work in the leisure, hospitality and creative sectors. With the new restrictions coming in, they will continue to see a big shock to their income.…23 Sept 2020HANSARD Business of the HouseTwo weeks ago, I held a Zoom call with around 75 Vauxhall residents living in a new-build development with dangerous cladding. In January, there were given an external wall rating…03 Sept 2020HANSARDBBCThe announcement of further job cuts at the BBC is yet another blow for public service broadcasting. There are many BBC freelance workers in Vauxhall with jobs on important TV and…21 Jul 2020HANSARDCivil Service ReformIf he will make an assessment of the potential effect of reductions in civil service headcount on the ability of Government to implement its policies.16 Jul 2020HANSARDCivil Service ReformA number of my constituents are civil servants, and they have written to me to express their understandable shock and upset about the recent announcement about their jobs, which…16 Jul 2020HANSARDSale of Arms: War in YemenA number of my constituents in Vauxhall have written to me about their concerns about the devastating conflict in Yemen. We must acknowledge and speak out about the immense human…13 Jul 2020HANSARD Lammy ReviewI welcome the Minister’s statement, and I want to return to the issue of stop-and-search. In my constituency and in the borough of Lambeth, black people are four times more likely…30 Jun 2020HANSARDXinjiang: UyghursLike many in the House, I am appalled by the treatment that the Uyghur people face at the hands of the Chinese Communist party, and I welcome the Minister’s strong statement and…29 Jun 2020