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HANSARD Business of the HouseMany girls in my constituency, some as young as 12, have told me that they face misogynistic abuse and sexual harassment in school from boys of a similar age. Some have even told…29 Jan 2026HANSARD Digital Exploitation of Women and GirlsI thank my hon. Friend the Member for Preston (Sir Mark Hendrick) for securing this hugely important debate. At the start of the year, many of us were horrified by the ease and…27 Jan 2026HANSARD Police Reform White PaperI welcome the Home Secretary’s statement, which I hope will deliver a more joined-up approach to tackling some of the most serious crimes. However, we know that the police still…26 Jan 2026HANSARDYouth Hubs17. What steps he is taking to support the roll-out of youth hubs.26 Jan 2026HANSARDYouth HubsTwo weeks ago, I had the pleasure of hosting a roundtable with the Jack Petchey Foundation, where young people from London and Essex spoke powerfully about the barriers they face,…26 Jan 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseMy constituent Ahmad, a senior skilled worker at Queen’s hospital, has not seen his wife, Israa, for two years as she remains trapped in Gaza. Ahmad applied for a spousal visa,…22 Jan 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseIn 2020, my constituents Christine and Francis Saunders experienced the worst loss any parent can endure when their daughter, Juliet, died at only 25 years old after signs of…08 Jan 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsT4. Although I welcome recent efforts to get a grip on the outrageous driving test backlog, more needs to be done. I urge the Secretary of State and the DVSA to take further steps…08 Jan 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseThe first duty of any Government is to ensure the safety and security of all its citizens. The United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention concluded that the detention of…04 Dec 2025HANSARDCamden Nursery Sexual Abuse CaseI thank the Secretary of State for her statement, and for the urgency and respect that she has shown this particular case. May I put on the record that I agree with the sentiments…04 Dec 2025HANSARD Violence against Women and Girls: LondonMy questions to the Minister are: why do the majority of women not report crime? Why is the prosecution rate so low? Why do men feel it is okay to inflict pain on women and girls?25 Nov 2025HANSARD Violence against Women and Girls: LondonIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Stringer. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Poplar and Limehouse (Apsana Begum) for securing this debate. I admire her…25 Nov 2025HANSARDGaza: Humanitarian ObligationsIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms McVey. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for North Ayrshire and Arran (Irene Campbell) for introducing this debate. I would…24 Nov 2025HANSARDSupport for Victims of Crime7. What steps she is taking with the Crown Prosecution Service to support the experience of victims in the criminal justice system.13 Nov 2025HANSARDSupport for Victims of CrimeI welcome the Government’s ambitious mission to reduce violence against women and girls. Many survivors who experience sexual assault will never go to the police or press charges…13 Nov 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseMy constituent Michelle would like to move closer to her children, but as a leaseholder, she is trapped in her property. There is only a short term remaining on her lease, and she…13 Nov 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseThe Metropolitan police have decided not to close a small section of the eastbound A12 during the annual remembrance service at Ilford war memorial, although it has done so for…30 Oct 2025HANSARD World Stroke DayIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Vaz. I, too, thank the hon. Member for Twickenham (Munira Wilson) for securing this important and timely debate and for…28 Oct 2025HANSARDHospital to Community Care17. What steps he is taking to transfer care from hospitals into the community.21 Oct 2025HANSARDHospital to Community CareI thank my hon. Friend for his answer, and for the brilliant work that the whole team is doing to put the NHS 10-year plan into action. Transferring care into the community will…21 Oct 2025