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HANSARDPalestine: Legal Obligations6. What steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to ensure that the UK is meeting its legal obligations under international law in relation to Palestine.05 Feb 2026HANSARDPalestine: Legal ObligationsOn 26 January 2024, the International Court of Justice found that it is “plausible” that Israel’s acts could infringe rights of the Palestinian people protected by the genocide…05 Feb 2026HANSARD Occupied Palestinian Territories: Genocide Risk AssessmentI thank the hon. Member for Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber (Brendan O’Hara) for securing this crucial debate. As he said, any person of conscience can and must condemn both the…05 Feb 2026HANSARDTown and City Centre SafetyI congratulate the hon. Member for Derby South (Baggy Shanker) on securing this important debate, and on his introductory speech. Across the country, there is a growing disconnect…03 Feb 2026HANSARDTown and City Centre SafetyI agree that empty shops and buildings in town centres are a draw for nefarious activities, with people squatting or committing crimes from those places. I encourage the…03 Feb 2026HANSARDIndefinite Leave to RemainIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Sir Edward. Last week I held a meeting with the Nigerian community in my constituency. Around 30 workers were present, many of whom…02 Feb 2026HANSARDIndefinite Leave to RemainI wholeheartedly agree. We must have equal compassion for all in our society, whether they were born here or came here to build a life for themselves and support our country and…02 Feb 2026HANSARDIndefinite Leave to RemainA lot of people who have come here have been branded “the Boris wave”, but one of my Nigerian constituents told me they came here under “the covid wave”, to care for people in…02 Feb 2026HANSARDArms Export Licences: Israel7. Whether he plans to resume previously suspended arms export licences to Israel.29 Jan 2026HANSARDArms Export Licences: IsraelThe Secretary of State said that revisiting the pause on arms export licences to Israel was “intrinsically linked” to movement towards a so-called sustainable peace. Since then,…29 Jan 2026HANSARDLocal Authority Children’s ServicesIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Western. I thank the hon. Member for Woking (Mr Forster) for securing this important debate and for his passionate and heartfelt…28 Jan 2026HANSARDWarm Homes PlanThe Labour-run Kirklees council failed to apply for the first round of Government warm homes local grants last year. In a cost of living crisis, that is an unforgiveable…21 Jan 2026HANSARDWater White PaperI welcome the statement from the Secretary of State and the White Paper. Some £7.6 billion has gone from the pockets of my constituents in Dewsbury and Batley, and all other…21 Jan 2026HANSARDPalestine: International Humanitarian LawSince the recent ceasefire came into effect, over 450 Palestinians have been killed by Israel. UNICEF reports that over 100 Palestinian children have been killed in Gaza since 10…20 Jan 2026HANSARDMobile Phones and Social Media: Use by ChildrenI really welcome this statement. It coincides with the early-day motion published today in my name calling for children under 16 to be banned from social media that is…20 Jan 2026HANSARDWater (Special Measures) Act 2025: EnforcementThe hon. Gentleman is making an impassioned speech about Yorkshire Water, which also serves Dewsbury and Batley. In 2024, there were at least 346 sewage dumps in local waterways…20 Jan 2026HANSARD ADHD DiagnosisIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms Vaz. I thank the hon. Member for Sefton Central (Bill Esterson) for securing this important debate. Delays and problems relating…20 Jan 2026HANSARD ADHD DiagnosisI completely agree. We hear the phrase “postcode lottery” a lot, and we should not have a postcode lottery in our country for access to essential healthcare and educational…20 Jan 2026HANSARD ADHD DiagnosisApproximately a quarter of the prison population—22,000, give or take—have ADHD. Will the Government commit to an impact assessment of what savings the Government could make, and…20 Jan 2026HANSARDSEND Funding ShortfallIn Kirklees, where my constituency sits, three quarters of EHCPs—education, health and care plans—took more than 20 weeks. Some 46% took over one year, which is six and a half…19 Jan 2026