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HANSARD Humanitarian Situation in SudanI absolutely agree. There is no doubt that rape and sexual violence has been used as a weapon of war, and we must consider that when deciding on our actions and priorities.…22 Jul 2025HANSARD Humanitarian Situation in SudanI agree, and I thank my hon. Friend, both for joining me at that roundtable and for the work that she is doing. The blackout also hinders access to mobile money, which is used to…22 Jul 2025HANSARD Humanitarian Situation in SudanI was about to come on to that point, so I thank the hon. Gentleman for making it. I know from conversations with organisations working in Sudan, and from previous discussions…22 Jul 2025HANSARD Humanitarian Situation in SudanI thank the hon. Member for his important point, which I am sure the Minister has heard. Behind every number, there is a human being: a parent trying to find water for a child; a…22 Jul 2025HANSARD Rare Cancers BillThere have already been some emotional speeches, which are already making me cry. I thank everyone who has spoken today. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Edinburgh South West…11 Jul 2025HANSARD Rare Cancers BillI thank my hon. Friend for her intervention. I agree with everything she said. There is no doubt that, for patients and their families, an additional challenge of a rare cancer is…11 Jul 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT4. During my recent visit to Pennine Domestic Abuse Partnership in Huddersfield I heard about how long delays between CPS charges and trial dates leave abuse victims in limbo.…08 Jul 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT2. I join colleagues in paying tribute to all those affected by the 7/7 attacks. In Huddersfield, new neighbourhood policing teams are making a difference in restoring safety to…07 Jul 2025HANSARDWelfare ReformHaving met disabled constituents over the last few months, I have no doubt that the initial proposals caused anxiety, so I do welcome the changes for existing claimants and the…30 Jun 2025HANSARDWindrush Day 2025I do welcome that. I was about to turn to the subject funding outreach in places like Huddersfield; that funding will be important. We must ensure that local organisations can…16 Jun 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT1. If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.16 Jun 2025HANSARDChild Sexual Exploitation: Casey ReportThe victims and survivors of grooming gangs and CSE have been institutionally let down, and we must ensure that they are front and centre in our approach. I join other colleagues…16 Jun 2025HANSARDWindrush Day 2025It is an honour to speak in the debate and to mark Windrush Day 2025. It is a day of reflection, recognition and pride. In Huddersfield, we are proud of our rich, diverse…16 Jun 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsI recently met young people from the West Yorkshire Youth Collective. They told me that funding for work experience opportunities for those aged between 16 and 19 has reduced in…16 Jun 2025HANSARDSEND FundingI thank the right hon. Member for Beverley and Holderness (Graham Stuart) for securing this important debate. This issue affects families in Huddersfield and across the country. I…12 Jun 2025HANSARD Israel and the Occupied Palestinian TerritoriesI welcome these sanctions, and pay tribute to my hon. Friend for all his hard work; I thank him and officials for everything they are doing. As other colleagues have done, I also…10 Jun 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsSadly, some of my constituents have experienced a double blow, not only from having defective cavity wall insulation installed, but from being pursued for adverse legal costs by…03 Jun 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsAt a recent roundtable on violence against women and girls hosted by the Mayor of West Yorkshire, we heard from local organisations that do outstanding work but are hampered by…02 Jun 2025HANSARDBus Services (No. 2) Bill [Lords]I am pleased to speak in support of the Bill. As a public transport user, I know that our buses do not always work for the people and communities that they purport to serve. For…02 Jun 2025HANSARDIsrael and the Occupied Palestinian TerritoriesThe impact on children is particularly devastating—15,000 children have been killed and 93% are now at critical risk of famine. Save the Children reports that Palestinian children…20 May 2025