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HANSARD Russian Shadow FleetI welcome my right hon. and gallant Friend to his place and his new position. Given that nearly three times as many Conservative Members were in the Chamber for the urgent…15 Jun 2026HANSARD Middle EastDoes my right hon. Friend agree that what we need to help the Palestinian Authority is the opposite of the approach that she has rightly outlined for British companies,…09 Jun 2026HANSARD Road Safety: West MidlandsThe hon. Lady is making a compelling speech, much of which resonates with me as the MP for Rugby. I am dealing with constituents and councillors who are concerned about the speed…09 Jun 2026HANSARDWaste CrimeI welcome the new powers for councils to seize vehicles involved in fly-tipping and the Government’s action to further tackle waste criminals, including guidance on covert…04 Jun 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI am an active, team-oriented and—some might even say—loyal member of the Labour crew, so I was very glad recently to visit the local McDonald’s at JunctionOne retail park and to…04 Jun 2026HANSARDWaste Crime12. What steps she is taking to help tackle waste crime.04 Jun 2026HANSARD Russian Attacks on Civilian InfrastructureGiven that the urgent question is about Russian attacks on civilian infrastructure, I want to bring the voice of a Ukrainian who messaged me earlier today to the Chamber: “Today…04 Jun 2026HANSARD Lebanon: Israel Defence Forces OperationsI associate myself with the words of the Minister in strongly condemning the Iranian attack on Kuwait airport and the continuing attacks by Hezbollah on Israeli civilians. It has…03 Jun 2026HANSARDProcessed Russian Oil Products: SanctionsCan the Minister assure me that we continue to stand shoulder to shoulder with our Ukrainian friends? Can he particularly reassure my Ukrainian constituents? One of them has…20 May 2026HANSARDGetting Britain Working AgainI do not know if colleagues noticed, but a lot of rhetoric and rumours have been flying around Westminster recently. MPs have been huddled in the Tea Room and the corridors,…14 May 2026HANSARDReferral of Prime Minister to Committee of PrivilegesI like the right hon. Gentleman a great deal and thank him for his kind words. The moment has somewhat passed, but he was implying that the Prime Minister is avoiding answering…28 Apr 2026HANSARDReferral of Prime Minister to Committee of Privilegesrose—28 Apr 2026HANSARDReferral of Prime Minister to Committee of PrivilegesWill the right hon. Gentleman give way?28 Apr 2026HANSARDCourts and Tribunals Bill (Tenth sitting)The Minister is quite right to point out that the clause is somewhat technical, but it speaks to the importance of we as a society and we as a Parliament—as legislators—making…23 Apr 2026HANSARD Creative Arts and Culture (Broadcasting Requirements)And in my hon. Friend’s constituency. It is time that more people heard about this—heard about what is going on nationally, regionally and locally. Creative arts bulletins would…15 Apr 2026HANSARD Creative Arts and Culture (Broadcasting Requirements)I beg to move, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make provision about the regular broadcast of news about creative arts and culture; to make provision about duties on the…15 Apr 2026HANSARD Creative Arts and Culture (Broadcasting Requirements)I am not going to do it now. It is lovely, but it is not the only part. To learn an instrument or create a painting takes massive amounts of hard work; to play in an orchestra or…15 Apr 2026HANSARDCourts and Tribunals Bill (Fourth sitting)The shadow Minister states that the reforms proposed by this Government are unprecedented. Actually, the reforms of the Callaghan Government removed jury trials for theft,…14 Apr 2026HANSARDCourts and Tribunals Bill (Fourth sitting)Does the hon. Gentleman acknowledge that previous Governments of all political colours have changed the threshold for jury trials, including those of Jim Callaghan and Margaret…14 Apr 2026HANSARDCourts and Tribunals Bill (Second sitting)Q Sir Richard, you spoke of the importance of correcting the misconception that some have that we are scrapping, or doing away with, jury trials in the round, per se. Do you agree…25 Mar 2026