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HANSARD Occupied Palestinian Territories: Humanitarian AccessWhat I agree with is that we must never give up the diplomatic option, because that is the way that we will get across. We must avoid more bloodshed at any cost, and we must work…10 Sept 2025HANSARD Occupied Palestinian Territories: Humanitarian AccessIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Stringer. It was deemed irrefutable by the UN-backed agencies that this is a man-made famine. That man-made famine becomes a…10 Sept 2025HANSARD Occupied Palestinian Territories: Humanitarian AccessI absolutely agree with my hon. Friend that this has to come to an end straight away. While I welcome the Government’s decision to recognise the state of Palestine and to condemn…10 Sept 2025HANSARDPlanning Reform: Economic GrowthI have been banging the drum for some time now that Ilford is the best place to live, and with four Elizabeth line stations, that has never been more true than now. Barking and…09 Sept 2025HANSARDPlanning Reform: Economic Growth7. What steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help increase economic growth through reforms to the planning system.09 Sept 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT2. UK doctors and nurses have been volunteering their time in Gaza. There are shocking reports this morning that Israel’s ground offensive in central Gaza has compromised the…22 Jul 2025HANSARD Middle EastThe Israeli Government’s unrelenting denial of aid to civilians is turning an entire population of Palestinians to skin and bones, starving them to death. As kids die, the Israeli…21 Jul 2025HANSARDElectricity Market ReviewI thank my right hon. Friend for his statement and for his vision. On inheriting zombie systems from the previous Government, does he agree that it is remarkable that the…10 Jul 2025HANSARD Children’s HealthIn London, 20% of reception age children are overweight or obese, and that nearly doubles to 39% of children in year 6. The crisis of childhood obesity does not just pose future…10 Jul 2025HANSARD Resident Doctors: Industrial ActionI thank my right hon. Friend for his statement, which was delivered with the humility and pragmatism that is his usual professional style. After a 28.9% pay rise thanks to this…10 Jul 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseThis week, Sky News reported the testimony of an anonymous Israeli soldier, who admitted that the killing or capture of Palestinian civilians often depended on the day and on the…10 Jul 2025HANSARDRoad and Rail ProjectsI thank my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for her pragmatic approach to government, rather than the previous “pie in the sky” approach. It would be remiss of me not to…08 Jul 2025HANSARDPoints of Orderindicated assent.07 Jul 2025HANSARDGovernment Performance against Fiscal RulesThe Conservatives are responsible for the dangerous dismantling of all our public services, stagnant wages and inflation rates that peaked at 11%. Does the Chief Secretary to the…07 Jul 2025HANSARDPoints of OrderOn a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. Members of the House have been visiting my constituency. The right hon. Member for Newark (Robert Jenrick) visited on 1 May, and I saw…07 Jul 2025HANSARD Giving Every Child the Best Start in LifeI thank the Minister for her statement. In Ilford, our engagement hubs bring together family services, citizens advice, revenues and benefits teams, and enforcement officers—in…07 Jul 2025HANSARD SEND Provision: London Borough of Barking and DagenhamI thank the hon. Member for raising that point. As a matter of fact, as leader of Redbridge council, I campaigned for many years for outer London funding to be fairer. Outer…07 Jul 2025HANSARD SEND Provision: London Borough of Barking and DagenhamI thank my hon. Friend the Member for Dagenham and Rainham (Margaret Mullane) for securing this crucial debate. Children with special educational needs have just as much potential…07 Jul 2025HANSARD NHS 10-Year PlanI also thank my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for a bold and ambitious plan. Over the past few months, I have had the privilege of connecting with some really inspiring…03 Jul 2025HANSARD West Bank: Forced DisplacementIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Turner. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Glasgow North (Martin Rhodes) for securing this gravely urgent and important…02 Jul 2025