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HANSARD World Social Work DayI thank the hon. Member for Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner (David Simmonds) for having secured this significant debate. I am not used to being so high up on the call list, but I…18 Mar 2021HANSARD Leaving the EU: Impact on the UKI am grateful to the Scottish National party for organising this debate on an issue on which we share common ground in our anger and grief. My constituency of Lewisham East…17 Mar 2021HANSARDScotland: General Election and Constitutional FutureToday I am privileged to be speaking in both Opposition Day debates: on Scottish independence and on Brexit. I oppose Scotland leaving the United Kingdom for the very same reasons…17 Mar 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe Secretary of State will be well aware of the historic failure of the Government to repay the £400 million International Military Services debt to Iran. My constituent Anoosheh…15 Mar 2021HANSARD International Women’s DayI am grateful to speak in this debate, and although it should really be a debate of celebration, I shall begin by saying that my thoughts and prayers are with the family and…11 Mar 2021HANSARDResidential Leaseholders and Interim Fire Safety CostsIt is a privilege to speak in this debate, and I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Vauxhall (Florence Eshalomi) on securing it. We simply cannot raise this issue enough,…10 Mar 2021HANSARDIncome Tax (Charge)I am grateful for the opportunity to speak on the second day of this debate. Our country had high hopes for this Budget at a time when we need it most; not only are we…04 Mar 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsIranian officials have made it clear that the imprisonment of British dual nationals is directly linked to the £400 million IMS debt. The longer the Government deny that link, the…02 Mar 2021HANSARD Uber: Supreme Court RulingThe Government have previously pledged that they will bring forward an employment Bill to make the UK “the best place in the world to work.” If that is true, can the Minister tell…24 Feb 2021HANSARDCovid-19I am grateful for the opportunity to speak in today’s debate. I extend my thanks to healthcare staff and volunteers up and down our country for their invaluable help with the…22 Feb 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Road MapThe Prime Minister has been asked several times about how the Government procured contracts during the pandemic. My question to him is slightly different. Are there any plans for…22 Feb 2021HANSARDBAME People in Criminal Justice SystemA lack of diversity in the judiciary is something that should concern the Government. It is deeply troubling, as it is one of the major reasons that all communities, including…10 Feb 2021HANSARD Building SafetyI welcome the intervention this afternoon and the Secretary of State’s acknowledgment of the despair and sheer anger that people and families have experienced while they have been…10 Feb 2021HANSARDBAME People in Criminal Justice SystemWhat recent discussions she has had with the Justice Secretary on the disproportionate number of BAME people in the criminal justice system.10 Feb 2021HANSARD Treatment of Uyghur Women: Xinjiang Detention CampsWe have heard of the Chinese regime carrying out forced sterilisations on Uyghur women as well as carrying out forced abortions and tearing children from their mothers. As if it…04 Feb 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsDuring the pandemic, women in prison have experienced an intensified lockdown. Many women are permitted only 30 minutes outside their cell a day and 30 minutes every other day for…02 Feb 2021HANSARDUnsafe Cladding: Protecting Tenants and LeaseholdersIn British history, Grenfell is a tragedy that will never be forgotten. It highlights the horror of a significant building development error that cost so many people’s lives…01 Feb 2021HANSARDDetention of Anoosheh Ashoori in IranI am grateful to have the opportunity to present the case of my constituent Anoosheh Ashoori today. Anoosheh is the 66-year-old father of Elika and Aryan, and a devoted husband to…26 Jan 2021HANSARDPersecution of Christians: NigeriaA recent Open Doors UK event highlighted that Christians are more likely to be tortured and murdered for their faith by Islamic militants in the north of Nigeria than in any other…21 Jan 2021HANSARD Vaccine Roll-outA constituent of mine, Mr Clive Tombs, recently reached out to me regarding the crisis facing the London ambulance service. He told me that no one he knows in the service has had…21 Jan 2021