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HANSARD National Security (State Threats) BillThe Bill gives considerably more powers to the Home Secretary and the Government, so it results in greater Executive power. Further to earlier interventions, is she not concerned…17 Jun 2026 · 3d agoHANSARDThames WaterIs it not clear that 30 years of the regulatory system has absolutely failed in the face of the greed, incompetence and profit taking of Thames Water? Surely to goodness it is…16 Jun 2026 · 4d agoHANSARDDefence Investment PlanThis year, global arms expenditure will be about $3 trillion. Every country that is raising expenditure is doing so through taxation, cuts or debt. In drawing up this defence…15 Jun 2026 · 5d agoHANSARDBelfast: Violent DisorderThe House owes a big debt of thanks to the hon. Member for Belfast South and Mid Down (Claire Hanna) for raising this question today. Last night the scenes of racist violence on…10 Jun 2026HANSARD Middle EastAt the moment, the Palestinian people are allowed to occupy only 40% of the Gaza strip, and that figure will go down to 30% next month if Netanyahu has his way. Israel is…09 Jun 2026HANSARD Cuba: Humanitarian Situation(Urgent Question) : To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs if she will make a statement on the deteriorating humanitarian situation in…08 Jun 2026HANSARD Cuba: Humanitarian SituationI thank the Minister for his answer, and I thank him for confirmation of Britain’s consistent opposition to the blockade of Cuba. My entry in the Register of Members’ Financial…08 Jun 2026HANSARD Lebanon: Israel Defence Forces OperationsIs not the issue that Israel’s occupation and destruction of so much life in Lebanon at present is a continuation of its genocide in Gaza, of its continued occupation of the west…03 Jun 2026HANSARDLord Mandelson: Response to Humble AddressI originally thought that a large number of Members would want to attend this debate, because it goes to the heart of so much about the political system of this country, and the…03 Jun 2026HANSARDLord Mandelson: Response to Humble AddressThere are many ironies surrounding Peter Mandelson. The most useful thing he ever said was that he hated me, wanted nothing to do with me and woke up every morning trying to get…03 Jun 2026HANSARDLord Mandelson: Response to Humble AddressI thank the Minister for giving way; he is being very generous with his time. Is he able to confirm whether Peter Mandelson had divested himself of all his financial interests in…03 Jun 2026HANSARDLord Mandelson: Response to Humble AddressFor clarity, is the redaction done in Downing Street—in Government—and then sent to the right hon. and learned Gentleman’s Committee, or is it done by the Committee on grounds of…03 Jun 2026HANSARDLord Mandelson: Response to Humble Addressrose —03 Jun 2026HANSARD Health BillWill the Secretary of State give way?01 Jun 2026HANSARDLord Mandelson Humble Address: Government ResponseMay I take the Minister back to the answer given to the hon. Member for York Central (Rachael Maskell) earlier? Palantir is a very big and very dangerous outfit. The Government…01 Jun 2026HANSARD Middle EastYesterday I raised a point of order on the attack on Khan al-Ahmar and the brutality of the settler forces who are destroying lives there. That is now continuing all across the…21 May 2026HANSARD Middle East: Economic ResponseYouth unemployment is now at 5%. On current form, it will rise to 5.8% by next year, which will mean a very large number of young people without work. What actions can the…21 May 2026HANSARDPoint of OrderOn a point of order, Mr Speaker. The west bank village of Khan al-Ahmar is under threat at the moment and is being forcibly evacuated by Israeli forces and illegal settlers. Will…20 May 2026HANSARDDebate on the AddressThis debate is taking place in an almost surreal atmosphere. We have a psychodrama going on about whether the Prime Minister will be challenged for the leadership of the Labour…13 May 2026HANSARDDebate on the AddressI absolutely welcome the Erasmus scheme—indeed, I wanted to retain the scheme during the endless debates on the withdrawal agreement, because I can absolutely see the value of it.…13 May 2026