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HANSARDTopical QuestionsI am the chair of the all-party parliamentary group on Kashmir. The Foreign Secretary will know that I have written to her with the support of more than 60 parliamentarians to…16 Jun 2026 · 4d agoHANSARD Middle EastFrankly, the measures announced today, while necessary, do not go anywhere near far enough. They will not stop the genocide in Gaza, they will not stop the war crimes in Gaza, and…09 Jun 2026HANSARDLord Mandelson: Response to Humble AddressOn the point of communication between Peter Mandelson and Ministers, the fact remains that the more documents that are released, the more questions emerge about Peter Mandelson’s…03 Jun 2026HANSARD Lebanon: Israel Defence Forces OperationsThe reality is that Israel continues to rip to shreds every last line of the international rules-based order. It continues with its illegal land grabs, illegal settlements, war…03 Jun 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseLast weekend’s march saw vile racist thugs, national figures, openly fanning the flames of hatred against British Muslim communities, saying things like, “It’s time for many…21 May 2026HANSARD Middle EastEven as we debate today, Israel continues to commit genocide in Gaza and war crimes across Palestine. It is engaging in illegal land grabs, expanding illegal settlements at…21 May 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsT5. Bradford is a proud multicultural city, and we celebrate all the good that diversity brings. We speak over 100 languages, and I am sure you will agree, Mr Speaker, that we…21 May 2026HANSARDReferral of Prime Minister to Committee of PrivilegesThe hon. Lady’s speech is based on wisdom, reflecting on her personal experience in previous votes. Does she agree that, no matter which voting Lobby we walk through, the question…28 Apr 2026HANSARDReferral of Prime Minister to Committee of PrivilegesThe hon. Lady comes to the crux of the debate: was due process followed? The simple fact is that vetting must always come before an appointment, but as we heard in evidence to the…28 Apr 2026HANSARD Peter Mandelson: Government AppointmentI say gently to my hon. Friend, and to others who seek to make the same argument, that at the heart of this matter is a toxic and dismissive culture at No. 10—we cannot get away…21 Apr 2026HANSARD Peter Mandelson: Government AppointmentOn that point, will my hon. Friend give way for a friendly intervention?21 Apr 2026HANSARD Peter Mandelson: Government AppointmentI am grateful to my hon. Friend for giving way. He knows full well that this is not any personal vendetta against No. 10. He, of all people, knows the culture that exists in No.…21 Apr 2026HANSARD Strait of HormuzThe reality is that Trump’s warmongering and illegal war not only risk plunging the middle east into a dangerous conflict, but are now impacting people here at home. Does the…16 Mar 2026HANSARDLord Mandelson: Response to Humble AddressPeter Mandelson’s appointment has done serious damage to public trust, but the deeper issue, as we are finding out, is the culture that made this possible. When a small clique is…16 Mar 2026HANSARDCourts and Tribunals BillMy right hon. Friend is right to set out the importance of jury trials as a cornerstone of our democracy and justice system. They are in place for a very good reason. In the Lammy…10 Mar 2026HANSARDCourts and Tribunals BillI draw the attention of the House to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests: I am a member of the Bar. I rise to oppose the plan to curtail jury trials, because…10 Mar 2026HANSARDCourts and Tribunals BillWhat I am saying is that there is a reason that we protect this liberty—this cornerstone of our system of justice and democracy. When we see this much of a change in state power,…10 Mar 2026HANSARDCourts and Tribunals BillThese are not competing interests. I thank all hon. Members who have made brave and passionate speeches today—I salute their courage. Of course we want to see justice delivered to…10 Mar 2026HANSARDCourts and Tribunals BillI will come to that point. I note, Madam Deputy Speaker, that I did not get an extra minute for taking an intervention—will I get one?10 Mar 2026HANSARDCourts and Tribunals BillOkay. Perhaps I have been too generous with my time. The real fear is that these changes will not simply speed things up but change how justice is done. In the limited time I…10 Mar 2026