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HANSARD Local Government FinanceThe shadow Minister will remember that when the Conservative party took control of Harrow council four years ago, it did so on a promise of freezing council tax, which he…11 Feb 2026HANSARD Local Government FinanceWe certainly need more independent oversight of the way in which Conservative councils in outer London are managing their finances. I am completely with my hon. Friend on that…11 Feb 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseOur country, and Harrow certainly, benefits from the hard-working Romanian community. Many Romanian families would welcome the chance for their children to supplement their normal…05 Feb 2026HANSARDIndefinite Leave to RemainI rise to raise my concerns about plans to require skilled workers, health and social care staff and those fleeing persecution to wait 10 or even 15 years, instead of the current…02 Feb 2026HANSARDIndefinite Leave to RemainI very much agree, and I add that surely we have a responsibility to stand with refugees fleeing appalling conflict, including those from Ukraine, and those fleeing increasingly…02 Feb 2026HANSARDIndefinite Leave to RemainForgive me; I have taken one intervention already. Overwhelmingly, migrants from Pakistan, the Caribbean, India, Sri Lanka and across Europe—wherever they are from—have benefited…02 Feb 2026HANSARDHolocaust Memorial DayAs the hon. Gentleman knows, I do not always agree with him, but I very much agree with the case that he is making today and what he is saying. He mentioned the surge in…29 Jan 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseFour year ago, the regeneration of Wealdstone—now entirely in my constituency—was poised to begin. Since then, the Conservative councillors who run Harrow council have cancelled…29 Jan 2026HANSARD Armed Forces Billrose—26 Jan 2026HANSARD Armed Forces BillMy right hon. Friend is making an extremely good speech. He will recognise that one way in which we have the backs of current military personnel, as well as of veterans, is by…26 Jan 2026HANSARDGaza and the West Bank: Humanitarian SituationAs my right hon. Friend has said, hundreds of thousands of displaced families in Gaza are living in torn tents and roofless homes, being exposed to the rain and freezing…20 Jan 2026HANSARDBanks (Financial Exclusion and Access to Finance)I beg to move, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to require banks to measure and disclose their performance in reducing financial exclusion, including exclusion from…14 Jan 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseAccording to the UN, Sri Lanka, where many of my constituents are from, is experiencing one of its worst ever flooding disasters as a result of Cyclone Ditwah, which hit two weeks…11 Dec 2025HANSARDLow-income HouseholdsI commend the steps that my right hon. Friend took to support those on low incomes, both in the Budget and through the recently published financial inclusion strategy, but may I…09 Dec 2025HANSARDCancer Services: North-west London3. What steps he is taking to improve cancer services in north-west London.04 Dec 2025HANSARDGaza: Humanitarian SituationMore than two thirds of Gaza’s children—700,000—are living in tents, and are at high risk of preventable disease. Growing numbers are suffering malnutrition, diarrhoea and…02 Dec 2025HANSARDGaza: Humanitarian Situation11. What steps her Department is taking to help improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza.02 Dec 2025HANSARDBudget ResolutionsI understand that the Department for Business and Trade, my former Department, is about to issue a call for evidence on exactly how to negotiate membership of that, and I very…01 Dec 2025HANSARDBudget ResolutionsI commend the skill and courage of my right hon. Friend the Chancellor, who has faced the most difficult inheritance of any post-war Chancellor since Hugh Dalton in 1945. I…01 Dec 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseSchools in Brent and Ealing, which neighbour my constituency in Harrow, are able to offer teachers an extra £1,000 to work in their schools because of the inner London weighting.…27 Nov 2025