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HANSARDFireworks: Sale and UseMy hon. Friend is right. Those who use fireworks responsibly would be little concerned about a reduction in the noise level. It is a sensible call that many people, including my…09 Dec 2024HANSARD UK Supply Chains: Uyghur Forced LabourEarlier this year, the Global Legal Action Network and the World Uyghur Congress filed a legal case against the National Crime Agency’s decision not to investigate suspected…03 Dec 2024HANSARDNational Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) BillI apologise for intervening so early in the debate, but a number of my small businesses, charities and voluntary sector organisations have raised concerns and asked for clarity.…03 Dec 2024HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillThe hon. Lady and I come to this subject from different places, as I will be voting against the Bill. I agree with her and all the hon. Members who have spoken about the need to…29 Nov 2024HANSARDGrassroots Sport6. If she will make an assessment of the contribution of grassroots sport to communities.28 Nov 2024HANSARDGrassroots SportGrassroots boxing gyms, like many grassroots sports, offer their local communities unparalleled benefits. They are community hubs, they build skills and confidence and become safe…28 Nov 2024HANSARDEngagementsQ8. As we enter the last week of Islamophobia Awareness Month, the Prime Minister will know that this year has been extraordinarily difficult for British Muslims on the receiving…27 Nov 2024HANSARD Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) BillI will base much of my contribution on the latter part of this Bill, which deals with private schools. However, before I go into that, I welcome the changes that the Minister is…25 Nov 2024HANSARDIsrael-Gaza Conflict: Arrest WarrantsThe Minister will be aware that, as well as the ICC’s recent decision to issue arrest warrants, there is now an entire body of international law, including the ICJ’s advisory…25 Nov 2024HANSARD Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) BillThe right hon. Gentleman is a brave soul because he often tries to defend the indefensible. He and I have often sparred between these Benches, but I would say to him that the…25 Nov 2024HANSARD Occupied Palestinian Territories: Humanitarian SituationI am very grateful to the hon. Lady for securing this very important debate. In particular, she is absolutely right to set out the horrific, indeed unimaginable, humanitarian…19 Nov 2024HANSARDIncome Tax (Charge)I never cease to be amazed by Conservative MPs, in particular former Ministers. It is like the last 14 years never happened: they never crashed the economy, they never put 4…04 Nov 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsAs we have heard again today in the Chamber, war crimes in Gaza continue, making it clear that the time for empty promises and hollow words is over. Does the Minister agree that…22 Oct 2024HANSARD Employment Rights BillI refer Members to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests. I support and welcome this transformative Bill. I place on the record my thanks to my hon. Friend the…21 Oct 2024HANSARD Gaza and LebanonLet us be absolutely clear in this House: the seriousness of Israel’s violations of international law, as evidenced by countless international organisations, could not be more…15 Oct 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsT2. Next week marks five years since the illegal revocation of articles 370 and 35A took away what little autonomy the Kashmiris had and paved the way for further persecution of…30 Jul 2024HANSARD Clean Energy Superpower MissionI thank the Secretary of State for setting out his very clear strategy. Will he confirm whether projects such as the new hydrogen hub in Bradford will be at the forefront of that…18 Jul 2024HANSARDForeign Affairs and DefenceIt is an honour to speak on the second day of this very important debate, and I thank all those who have made their maiden speeches today. We have heard some excellent…18 Jul 2024HANSARDForeign Affairs and DefenceAs ever, the hon. Lady is a powerful advocate on injustices all over the world. The particular point she raises on the international rules-based order is very powerful. It and the…18 Jul 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsSince I last raised this question with Ministers, it has now been estimated that there are more than 10,000 victims of the SSB Law scandal. As my hon. Friend the Member for…14 May 2024