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HANSARDIsraeli Settlements: Trade BanIt is not often that I agree with both the hon. Member for Dewsbury and Batley (Iqbal Mohamed) and the Father of the House, the right hon. Member for Gainsborough (Sir Edward…09 Jul 2026HANSARDIsraeli Settlements: Trade BanThe hon. Gentleman makes an important point and we should not overlook the role of services—it is not just about goods. The Government will say, and have said, that it is…09 Jul 2026HANSARDIsraeli Settlements: Trade BanMy hon. Friend is absolutely right and puts it better than I did. We can figure out how to make a ban work once we have committed to the principle, and there are ways of doing it.…09 Jul 2026HANSARDEngagementsQ2. In three weeks’ time, Greater Manchester residents will have the chance to vote for Labour’s brilliant candidate, Bev Craig, to be their next mayor. I have worked with Bev for…08 Jul 2026HANSARDUK-EU Relations15. What steps he is taking to improve relations with the EU.25 Jun 2026HANSARDUK-EU RelationsFollowing the agreement at the May 2025 summit to establish a UK-EU youth experience scheme, can the Minister update the House on the progress of negotiations on the scheme and…25 Jun 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsBrexit has created a number of serious barriers to the ability of UK artists to tour in Europe. Has the Minister had a chance to look at the recently published Culture, Media and…25 Jun 2026HANSARDMedia Green PaperI warmly welcome the publication of the Green Paper. None of us has all the answers when it comes to the fast-moving media landscape, but setting out the challenges and some…24 Jun 2026HANSARDUK Artists Touring in Europe9. What steps her Department is taking to help support UK artists touring in Europe.18 Jun 2026HANSARDUK Artists Touring in EuropeI thank the Minister for that answer; there is some good news there. One of the many negatives of Brexit is that it has placed barriers on UK artists being able to tour in Europe.…18 Jun 2026HANSARDWest Bank: Settler ActivityThere have been over 760 incidents this year, resulting in casualties, property damage and 57 deaths, so it is clear that diplomacy and the action we have taken so far are not…16 Jun 2026HANSARDWest Bank: Settler Activity5. What diplomatic steps her Department is taking in response to settler activity in the west bank.16 Jun 2026HANSARD Legacy of Jo CoxJo was a shining star of our 2015 intake; she was loved by us all, and is missed and remembered every day. I am pleased that the Minister mentioned Jo’s work on Syria, which the…11 Jun 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseManchester city council has done a great job of bringing empty homes back into use in recent years, but too many properties still sit empty while people need accommodation. Will…11 Jun 2026HANSARDPassenger Rail Services3. What steps she is taking to improve passenger rail services.11 Jun 2026HANSARDPassenger Rail ServicesWe in the north have waited a long time for the trans-Pennine route upgrade—it is very important to us in Manchester, and very welcome. What progress can we expect on improving…11 Jun 2026HANSARDEnergy SecurityIt is a pleasure to follow the right hon. Member for South Holland and The Deepings (Sir John Hayes), who made a characteristically interesting speech. I agree very much on the…19 May 2026HANSARDWest Bank: Illegal Settlements8. What diplomatic steps her Department is taking to oppose the expansion of illegal settlements in the west bank.21 Apr 2026HANSARDWest Bank: Illegal SettlementsTariff preferences are one thing, and I know we cannot solve this problem alone, but we must do whatever we can to put pressure on the Israeli Government to stop. The Israeli…21 Apr 2026HANSARD English Devolution and Community Empowerment BillI think the Minister has slightly brushed over Lords amendment 41 on the agent of change principle. This is an excellent Bill, but I do think it is disappointing that the…21 Apr 2026