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HANSARDNorthern Powerhouse RailI strongly welcome this statement, which recognises that Bradford, one of the largest and youngest cities, cannot be left behind any longer. I, along with my colleagues Madam…14 Jan 2026HANSARDMiddle East and North AfricaThe reality is that Israel continues to breach the ceasefire while the international community continues to offer words and statements of concern without any real action. As we…05 Jan 2026HANSARD VenezuelaRegardless of what is said in this place, it is clear for all to see that Trump’s illegal actions in Venezuela are a blatant violation of international law, and now he has…05 Jan 2026HANSARDLocal Government FinanceThe reality is that for years the Tory Government relied on formulas that decimated local government and services for the poorest, while giving funding to affluent Tory suburbs,…17 Dec 2025HANSARDKashmir: Self-determinationMy hon. Friend is absolutely right, and I will come to that firmly when I get to my asks. The international community cannot continue to ignore Kashmir for the whole number of…10 Dec 2025HANSARDKashmir: Self-determinationThat is the very point that I am coming to. As my hon. Friend the Member for Leeds East (Richard Burgon) said, for decades successive UK Governments have hidden behind the policy…10 Dec 2025HANSARDKashmir: Self-determinationAs ever, my hon. Friend makes a fine point. She is absolutely right. Let us make that point clear: only the Kashmiris themselves can determine their own destiny. It is not a…10 Dec 2025HANSARDKashmir: Self-determinationI beg to move, That this House has considered Government support for self-determination in Kashmir. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Roger. I am grateful to…10 Dec 2025HANSARDKashmir: Self-determinationI thank my hon. Friend for that timely intervention. He is right, and I will come on to the substance of the point he makes shortly. Kashmir remains one of the world’s most…10 Dec 2025HANSARDKashmir: Self-determinationMy hon. Friend is absolutely right—the whole thing is absurd.10 Dec 2025HANSARDKashmir: Self-determinationI absolutely agree. We have a deafening silence and lack of action. One cannot choose between human rights abuses. In Kashmir, we continue to see human rights defenders,…10 Dec 2025HANSARDKashmir: Self-determinationI absolutely agree. That has been the central theme throughout this debate, and it continues to be the most pressing matter. I will come back to that point, but I first want to…10 Dec 2025HANSARDKashmir: Self-determinationNo. My hon. Friend said many completely baseless things and therefore I will not give him any more time. At the heart of the issue is the fundamental right of a people—promised to…10 Dec 2025HANSARDKashmir: Self-determinationI thank hon. Members for their excellent contributions. The courage and conviction with which many have spoken will send one message to the British Kashmiri community. There are…10 Dec 2025HANSARDKashmir: Self-determinationI am not sure I am able to give way. Am I able to, Sir Roger?10 Dec 2025HANSARDKashmir: Self-determinationMy hon. Friend makes the point that I was coming to about the international picture at the moment. Frankly, it continues to expose time and again the absolute double standards and…10 Dec 2025HANSARDKashmir: Self-determinationI am grateful to the Minister. The point that I made, and make again, is that he did not address the four very simple questions that I put to him. In closing, I again thank all…10 Dec 2025HANSARDKashmir: Self-determinationI will take one or two interventions, but then I want to use the last two minutes to close this debate.10 Dec 2025HANSARD Railways BillI thank the Secretary of State for the huge ambition in this truly transformative Bill. For cities like Bradford, that ambition must translate into real delivery, because Bradford…09 Dec 2025HANSARDDigital IDThere is a reason why millions of people have signed this petition, making it the fourth largest in the history of this place. At the heart of this debate is an attack on our most…08 Dec 2025