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HANSARDGaza: Humanitarian Situation5. What steps her Department is taking to help improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza.02 Dec 2025HANSARDIconic Trees and Nature EducationI beg to move, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make provision for a register of iconic trees; to make provision about the designation and protection of trees on that…01 Dec 2025HANSARD COP30I commend the Secretary of State for his ongoing commitment to fighting the scourge of climate change in the face of rising denialism. I was really pleased to hear him leave the…25 Nov 2025HANSARDGaza: Humanitarian ObligationsIn addition to those who have plausibly been found to have endorsed or committed acts of violence against journalists, many have endorsed or committed acts of violence against aid…24 Nov 2025HANSARDUNESCO: 80th AnniversaryWe need significantly more than 80 years to unearth all the secrets that Hadrian’s wall yet has. I have been deeply concerned to read about some of the damage that climate change…18 Nov 2025HANSARDUNESCO: 80th AnniversaryIt is a pleasure to serve with you in the Chair, Mr Dowd—there is always a sense of history when you are in it. I want to speak about the contribution of Hexham and the broader…18 Nov 2025HANSARDViolence against Women and Girls5. What steps she is taking to help increase prosecution rates in cases of violence against women and girls.13 Nov 2025HANSARDViolence against Women and GirlsIn 2024-25, Northumberland domestic abuse services supported 555 adult survivors of domestic abuse and responded to thousands of domestic abuse incidents. Sadly, many of those…13 Nov 2025HANSARDBBC LeadershipI echo the solidarity with BBC journalists that has been expressed across the House. Can the Secretary of State assure me and other Members that measures will be taken in the…11 Nov 2025HANSARD Sudan: Protection of CiviliansI associate myself with colleagues’ comments about the barbarity of the events we are seeing in Sudan. May I ask that in addition to providing support to ensure that civilians are…30 Oct 2025HANSARDStamp Duty Land TaxI represent a rural constituency where young people are constantly forced to move away from the villages they grew up in. Will the hon. Lady explain to me where in rural Britain…28 Oct 2025HANSARDEnding HomelessnessWill the hon. Member give way?21 Oct 2025HANSARD Neurodivergent People: EmploymentIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms McVey. I decided to come along to speak in this debate after meeting my constituent Bryn, who recently won an award for his…09 Sept 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseNext Saturday, Kielder is hosting the 75th annual leek show in the Kielder Tavern. We are all familiar with leaks in this place, but will the Leader of the House join me in…04 Sept 2025HANSARD Hospitality SectorI spent my summer on a tour across my constituency, holding over 80 surgeries, meeting residents face to face and hearing about the challenges in their communities. In the largest…03 Sept 2025HANSARDSupporting Young People into Training: Hexham2. What steps she is taking to support young people into training in Hexham constituency.01 Sept 2025HANSARDSupporting Young People into Training: HexhamFor too long, previous Governments did not take into account the realities of life in communities across my constituency, which is incredibly sparsely populated and quite rural.…01 Sept 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseA few weeks ago, I had the privilege of visiting St Matthew’s Catholic primary school in my constituency and to meet all the students. I particularly enjoyed meeting the pupils in…17 Jul 2025HANSARD Strategy for ElectionsFor 14 years, young people in my constituency were frustrated by politicians who simply did not listen to their concerns on affordable housing, on the climate crisis or on good…17 Jul 2025HANSARD SudanI thank the Minister for her answers today, and the right hon. Member for Sutton Coldfield (Sir Andrew Mitchell) for bringing this urgent question to the House. The events in…16 Jul 2025