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HANSARDUkraine: Military Support5. What recent discussions he has had with allies on military support for Ukraine.30 Jun 2025HANSARDUkraine: Military SupportYesterday, alarming reports indicated that Russia had launched its largest air attack on Ukraine since the war began, killing at least six people and injuring many more. Clearly,…30 Jun 2025HANSARD Armed Forces DayI thank the Minister for his opening remarks, and I thank colleagues across the Chamber for coming together to commemorate and celebrate the brave men and women who keep us safe.…26 Jun 2025HANSARD G7 and NATO SummitsI strongly welcome the Prime Minister’s announcement on defence spending, especially during Armed Forces Week. Does he agree that this is a landmark, historic commitment,…26 Jun 2025HANSARDChild Sexual Exploitation: Casey ReportI put on record my thanks to Baroness Casey and the Home Secretary—the first Home Secretary in 16 years to come here with an independent review. These girls, now women, were…16 Jun 2025HANSARDAir India Plane CrashI thank the Minister for his statement, and all the first responders who were on the scene. I thank the British involvement in helping the Indian authorities. When this is all…16 Jun 2025HANSARD Israel and the Occupied Palestinian TerritoriesI certainly welcome the sanctions against the two Israeli Ministers, but collective responsibility dictates that the whole Cabinet is complicit, and the sanctions should perhaps…10 Jun 2025HANSARDPolice Presence on High StreetsIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms Furniss. I thank My hon. Friend the Member for Birmingham Erdington (Paulette Hamilton) for securing this important debate. The…05 Jun 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseFollowing on from my hon. Friend the Member for Wolverhampton West (Warinder Juss), let me say that this week marks a tragic week: the 41st anniversary of the raid on the Golden…05 Jun 2025HANSARDPolice Presence on High StreetsAbsolutely. In Redbridge, we had to turn that around. The right hon. Member for Chingford and Woodford Green (Sir Iain Duncan Smith) will certainly agree with me, because we put a…05 Jun 2025HANSARDRegional GrowthTo build on the point made by my hon. Friend the Member for Vauxhall and Camberwell Green (Florence Eshalomi), can the Minister confirm that, alongside the investments announced…04 Jun 2025HANSARDInterfaith Cohesion5. What steps the Church is taking to help increase interfaith cohesion.22 May 2025HANSARDInterfaith CohesionI thank my hon. Friend for the work she is doing representing the Church Commissioners on this matter. Ilford South is one of the most diverse constituencies in the country. In…22 May 2025HANSARDIsrael and the Occupied Palestinian TerritoriesI welcome the Foreign Secretary’s condemnation of the illegal actions and vile words used by the Israeli Government. It is heartening and humane to hold Israel accountable for its…20 May 2025HANSARDSpending Review: Economic GrowthSmall businesses are the backbone of our economy. In Ilford South we have many small businesses, ranging from restaurants like Delhi O Delhi, Mr Bunns Bakery, tea shops like Mi…20 May 2025HANSARD Victims and Courts BillCertainly, coming from a local council that is strapped for cash, I agree with the hon. Member’s emphasis; we must look at that as we go forward. The Bill will prevent…20 May 2025HANSARDSpending Review: Economic Growth11. What steps she is taking through the spending review to help increase levels of economic growth.20 May 2025HANSARD Victims and Courts BillCertainly, as somebody who stands for justice, I will always support anything that would make it stronger. I welcome this Bill as a start to addressing the injustice that…20 May 2025HANSARD Victims and Courts BillIlford South has been collectively traumatised by sexual violence and domestic abuse. Together, we have mourned the murders of Harshita Brella and Zara Aleena. Together, we are…20 May 2025HANSARDFuture of Public LibrariesPoliticians have to realise that they are in control and can make decisions. Nobody comes into politics to manage decline; we come into politics because we want to make a…14 May 2025