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HANSARD Arctic SecurityI welcome both the Foreign Secretary’s statement and the Prime Minister’s remarks this morning. It may be surprising that neither Greenland nor the Arctic featured as a strategic…19 Jan 2026HANSARDOther CorrectionRussia has stolen 20,000 Ukrainian children from their home, and Russian authorities themselves report that more than 700,000 Ukrainian children have now been officially…15 Jan 2026HANSARDOther CorrectionRussia has stolen 20,000 Ukrainian children from their home, and Russian authorities themselves report that more than 700 Ukrainian children have now been officially registered in…15 Jan 2026HANSARDOther CorrectionUkraine The following extract is from the debate on Ukraine on 14 January 2026.15 Jan 2026HANSARD UkraineIt will come as no surprise to colleagues across the House to hear that the issue I want to focus on is the treatment of the Ukrainian children. When I first visited Ukraine, this…14 Jan 2026HANSARDEngagementsQ12. Adrian Howe was a successful and dedicated Vodafone store manager for over 20 years. In 2017 he was offered the opportunity to take on a franchise for one of their thriving…07 Jan 2026HANSARD Ukraine and Wider Operational UpdateI welcome the Secretary of State’s statement and pay tribute to his leadership on this issue, as well as that of the Foreign Secretary and the Prime Minister. I also welcome the…07 Jan 2026HANSARD UkraineFor some Ukrainian children, this will be the fourth Christmas that they will spend in Russia, after being torn from their families by the Russian state. Others will spend their…18 Dec 2025HANSARD Animal Welfare StrategyMerry Christmas to you, Mr Speaker, and to everyone across the House. I reiterate what colleagues from across the Chamber have said about the importance of reforming the…18 Dec 2025HANSARDBusiness of the HouseA very merry Christmas to you, Madam Deputy Speaker. My constituents would have been forgiven for thinking that Christmas had come early last weekend, because we were treated to…18 Dec 2025HANSARDTorture of Animals: Online Content2. What steps she is taking to help tackle online content promoting the torture of animals.17 Dec 2025HANSARDTorture of Animals: Online ContentEarlier this year, two teenagers were prosecuted for the torture and killing of kittens in a public park. A BBC investigation has since uncovered a disturbing international…17 Dec 2025HANSARD INEOS Chemicals: GrangemouthI will try to keep my question brief. The SNP and the Tories sat on their hands while jobs and livelihoods were at risk, so I warmly welcome the announcement today and I thank the…17 Dec 2025HANSARD Electoral ResilienceI welcome my right hon. Friend’s statement and thank him for mentioning the forcible deportation of Ukrainian children by Russia. I recently co-ordinated a cross-party letter to…16 Dec 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsOne of the many challenges that Ukraine will face should a peace agreement be reached is the task of clearing land of mines and unexploded ordnance so that it can once again…15 Dec 2025HANSARD US National Security StrategyAlthough the new US security strategy contains some elements that many across the House will find concerning, it also states that the US will seek peace everywhere. We all want to…11 Dec 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseSome 60% of UK households enjoy the company of a pet, but the cost of caring for their health has increased exponentially in recent years. Since 2015, vet fees for household pets…11 Dec 2025HANSARDSt Andrew’s Day and Scottish AffairsIs it not the case that there are more people waiting more than two years in individual health boards in Scotland than in the whole of England? Does the right hon. Member agree…11 Dec 2025HANSARDSt Andrew’s Day and Scottish AffairsOn St Andrew’s Day, we honour a Scotland rooted in community, fairness and responsibility—the values that have shaped our nation for generations, and which continue to guide…11 Dec 2025HANSARDOther CorrectionChild Poverty Strategy The following extract is from the statement on the child poverty strategy on 8 December 2025.09 Dec 2025