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HANSARD Ban on Fracking for Shale Gas BillMy hon. Friend is making a very powerful case on behalf of her constituents, but does she share my puzzlement about this? The Government have made a screeching U-turn today and…19 Oct 2022HANSARDReplacement of the Chancellor of the ExchequerThe Leader of the House said yesterday that what the country needs is stability and not a “soap opera”. I agree, so will she explain why the Prime Minister is still in office when…17 Oct 2022HANSARDHome Ownership: Government SupportAs well as having to cope with the cost of remortgaging, thousands of people who thought they had bought a safe and secure home are still living with unsafe cladding and other…17 Oct 2022HANSARD Mahsa AminiThe sheer bravery of all the women and girls who have taken to the streets of Iran to fight for their freedoms is inspirational to all of us in this House. Does the Minister agree…11 Oct 2022HANSARDUkraineDo the Government regard the Kerch bridge, which links Russia with Ukrainian territory seized by Russia in 2014, and which was attacked over the weekend, as a legitimate military…11 Oct 2022HANSARDThe Growth PlanThe Chancellor argues, on the one hand, that those on the lowest incomes—people on universal credit—should face the threat of their income being reduced further to boost economic…23 Sept 2022HANSARD Energy Prices: Support for BusinessWill the small charities that are not registered with the Charity Commission be eligible for this assistance? I am thinking of those with an income of less than £5,000 a year that…22 Sept 2022HANSARDTributes to Her Late Majesty The QueenI rise on behalf of my constituents in Leeds Central as we, together, mourn the Queen’s passing, offer our heartfelt condolences to His Majesty the King and to the royal family on…09 Sept 2022HANSARD Ukraine UpdateFollowing the International Atomic Energy Agency visit to the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, Mr Rafael Grossi, the agency’s head, spoke out very strongly about the risks to the…05 Sept 2022HANSARDKnife Crime and Serious ViolenceLast February, a constituent of mine, a young man, was attacked in the street by a man wielding a machete. There have been a number of further incidents since then, including last…05 Sept 2022HANSARDNorthern Ireland Protocol BillThe right hon. Gentleman makes a fair point, and I understand it entirely. I am talking about the situation as it is today. We should, therefore, be calm and reasonable in…20 Jul 2022HANSARDNorthern Ireland Protocol BillThe hon. Gentleman is making an interesting and important speech. In clause 20(4), the Government propose to allow cases to be referred to the European Court; they say they want…20 Jul 2022HANSARDNorthern Ireland Protocol BillThere is a problem with the operation of the Northern Ireland protocol and it needs to be sorted out, but this Bill is not the way to do it. Indeed, it will end up making matters…20 Jul 2022HANSARDNorthern Ireland Protocol BillBrexit undoubtably casts a heavy shadow over this debate. The point raised by the right hon. Members for Chipping Barnet (Theresa Villiers) and for Lagan Valley (Sir Jeffrey M.…20 Jul 2022HANSARD Northern Ireland Protocol BillWill my hon. Friend give way?19 Jul 2022HANSARDAustralia-UK Free Trade Agreement: ScrutinyThe Government made a promise to the House that there would be a debate, and the Government have broken that promise. That sets a very bad precedent, precisely because this is the…19 Jul 2022HANSARD Northern Ireland Protocol BillThe dual regulatory regime raises more questions than it answers. If I understand the Government’s position correctly, a firm can decide to operate under one regime or the other.…19 Jul 2022HANSARD Northern Ireland Protocol BillI am very grateful to my hon. Friend for giving way; he is being most generous. The argument has been put by the Minister and others in the Chamber that businesses in Northern…19 Jul 2022HANSARD Northern Ireland Protocol BillIt is on the point that the Minister just raised. If I heard him correctly, he just said that the Government were taking a power to prescribe which regulatory route should be…19 Jul 2022HANSARD Northern Ireland Protocol BillWill the Minister give way?19 Jul 2022