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HANSARDIsrael and PalestineI will ask the question that I want to ask.11 Dec 2023HANSARDIsrael and PalestineI thank the hon. Gentleman for giving way. Perhaps he can explain to us what his long-term objective is. Will the citizens of Gaza be bombed indefinitely until Hamas surrender?11 Dec 2023HANSARDIsrael and PalestineAs of today, it is estimated that 17,000 have been killed in Gaza—around 7,000 of the dead are children, and 63 journalists have been killed. Israel has a right to defend itself;…11 Dec 2023HANSARD BBC FundingThe Conservatives agreed to increase the licence fee in line with inflation, but their own economic mismanagement means more misery for UK citizens. The Government are now…07 Dec 2023HANSARDBBC Board: Complaints ProcedureOver the last 10 days, we have seen the BBC embroiled in a lengthy bout of self-analysis over accusations made about Huw Edwards. For days, the story led every bulletin and I…20 Jul 2023HANSARDArtificial IntelligenceI will keep my speech short and snappy, and not repeat anything that any other Member has said—I know that is unfashionable in this place. I begin by congratulating the hon.…29 Jun 2023HANSARDMusicians Touring in EuropeThis is all of course very much worse than the situation that existed before Brexit. Paul Smith, the chief executive officer of the VOCES8 Foundation, a UK touring group with a…15 Jun 2023HANSARDPublic Broadcasting in ScotlandOh, I did.15 Jun 2023HANSARDPublic Broadcasting in ScotlandDoes my hon. Friend accept that one of STV’s problems is that it does not know whether any of the other broadcasters will give in to this blackmail? If one gives in, it will be…15 Jun 2023HANSARDPublic Broadcasting in ScotlandI think that is true. Obviously, Irish viewers will sometimes have different views on international stories than German viewers. It is common sense. One slight disappointment…15 Jun 2023HANSARDPublic Broadcasting in ScotlandHe’s the Frank Sinatra of the Commons, isn’t he?15 Jun 2023HANSARDPublic Broadcasting in ScotlandOn this occasion, it actually is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Efford. I commend my colleagues on the Scottish Affairs Committee—well, at least some of them—on…15 Jun 2023HANSARDTrans and Non-binary Children2. What guidance her Department plans to provide to schools on supporting trans and non-binary children.07 Jun 2023HANSARDTrans and Non-binary ChildrenThe hon. Member for Moray (Douglas Ross) appears to think that “drag story time” in Elgin is one of the most pressing issues facing the country today. What signal does the…07 Jun 2023HANSARD Gambling Act Review White PaperI thank the Secretary of State for advance sight of her statement. We have consistently encouraged and pressed the Government for action in this area and, as other right hon. and…27 Apr 2023HANSARDBBC Local Radio: Proposed CutsThe local radio situation must cause stress for hard-working BBC staff across England, and they have my sympathy. The Minister will know about the deep disquiet among BBC staff…27 Apr 2023HANSARDUK’s Exit from the European UnionIf only there was some way of voting electronically, Mr Dowd, that would not require us to dash backwards and forwards. Before I was interrupted, I was talking about a wonderful…24 Apr 2023HANSARDUK’s Exit from the European UnionCurses.24 Apr 2023HANSARDUK’s Exit from the European UnionIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Dowd. Historians will write in amazement about Brexit: the swagger of its proponents, the vanity, the false promises and the…24 Apr 2023HANSARD BBC: Government Role in ImpartialityOn Saturday, BBC bosses said that Gary Lineker would have to apologise before being allowed back on the air. Yesterday, the BBC director-general apologised to Gary Lineker, who…14 Mar 2023