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HANSARD 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 2026HANSARDImmigration PolicyMy constituent came to this country after leaving a very good job and uprooting his whole family, including young children, on the promise that he would be allowed to work and…09 Mar 2026HANSARD Social Cohesion Action PlanThe reality is that the abhorrent rise in inflammatory rhetoric from national figures, including in this place, has normalised Islamophobia to the extent that it is now open…09 Mar 2026HANSARDMiddle East: DefenceWe should be deeply alarmed at the sight of US bombers arriving at UK bases ahead of joining President Trump’s bombing of Iran. These attacks violate international law, and the…09 Mar 2026HANSARDMiddle EastAfghanistan, Iraq, Libya, Syria, Yemen and now this illegal war on Iran—the reality is that time and again we are dragged into conflicts that are illegal, make the region less…02 Mar 2026HANSARD Electronic Travel Authorisation: Dual NationalsThe Minister will know that I wrote to the Home Secretary in a letter co-signed by 30 Labour MPs raising serious concerns about the new rules and how they will impact British dual…25 Feb 2026HANSARDEngagementsQ9. We have all heard the horrific news that a man entered Manchester Central mosque last night in this, the holy month of Ramadan, carrying weapons including a hammer, a knife…25 Feb 2026HANSARDLabour Together and APCO Worldwide: Cabinet Office ReviewThe vicious actions of Labour Together are despicable. Any attack on the freedom of our press and individuals is unforgivable. The Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister keeps…23 Feb 2026HANSARDSocial and Affordable Housing: BradfordThe Minister will know that Bradford is one of the youngest and fastest-growing cities, yet we are urgently and desperately in need of social and affordable housing. The reality…23 Feb 2026HANSARDSocial and Affordable Housing: Bradford11. What assessment his Department has made of the level of need for additional social and affordable housing in Bradford.23 Feb 2026HANSARDUK-India Free Trade AgreementAs I begin my remarks in this important debate, I want to be absolutely clear that I do not oppose free trade deals. They have immense benefits, as was set out by the Minister.…09 Feb 2026