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HANSARD Antisemitic AttacksIn Germany in the inter-war period, university students protested for months before violence erupted against the Jewish community. Why are we allowing these patterns here, and…20 Apr 2026HANSARDSecurity VettingThe Times reported last week that the Prime Minister repeatedly sought assurances from the FCDO that Peter Mandelson had passed security vetting. Is this correct, and when did he…20 Apr 2026HANSARD Knife CrimeWill the Minister speak to Sadiq Khan and ask him to get a grip on the knife crime epidemic that is plaguing London? Can we increase the stop-and-search powers of the Met police…14 Apr 2026HANSARDDiego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory BillWill the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office be consulted, and will the British Chagossians be brought into the discussion prior to the mission on 22 April? Will a…13 Apr 2026HANSARDSouthport InquiryA young person who is at risk of harming others will often become known to a teacher, a social worker or a health worker before any other agency is aware of that risk, but…13 Apr 2026HANSARDPuberty Blockers Clinical TrialIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Mundell. The truth is that this clinical trial is flawed, and we should not be experimenting on children. We should be…23 Mar 2026HANSARDFuel DutyIt is a pleasure to follow my hon. Friend the Member for North Dorset (Simon Hoare), who eloquently championed his local area and covered every point that we could possibly…18 Mar 2026HANSARDFuel DutyIt is a shocking burden and one that many people and hard-working families will not be able to bear. I am often told by the London elite that people need to switch to electric…18 Mar 2026HANSARDYouth UnemploymentThe national insurance tax rise and the upcoming implementation of the Employment Rights Act 2025 are just two of the reasons why businesses are on their knees. I welcome the…17 Mar 2026HANSARD Child Maintenance ServiceI thank the hon. Member for being so brave in introducing this debate; many of us have dealt with this issue on a daily basis. There is an issue of fairness in the allocation of…17 Mar 2026HANSARD Rural RoadsNot only have we lost all that funding for rural roads in places such as Beaconsfield, Marlow and south Buckinghamshire villages, but places such as Denham and Iver back up on to…17 Mar 2026HANSARD International Women’s DayI absolutely agree. I support the hon. Member in pursuing this wonderful statue for Madge and lend my full support to that campaign. It is fitting that the UN’s theme for this…12 Mar 2026HANSARD International Women’s DayI thank the hon. Member for that point. Many women from all kinds of different ideological perspectives have contributed to this debate, and I thank them.12 Mar 2026HANSARD International Women’s DayThis has been an excellent debate, with some outstanding contributions. I congratulate the hon. Member for Gorton and Denton (Hannah Spencer) on making her maiden speech, which…12 Mar 2026HANSARD International Women’s DayI feel that if one has received sanctions, it is a badge of honour. First, to honour the international scope of the debate, I would like to take this moment to think about the…12 Mar 2026HANSARD International Women’s DayIt is a privilege to respond to the International Women’s Day debate and to follow the Minister for Equalities. It is wonderful to hear her talk about her passion for fighting…12 Mar 2026HANSARD International Women’s DayI thank the hon. Member for that very nuanced contribution. I also thank her for being the first female of colour at the Dispatch Box, leading the way, and Chairman of a Select…12 Mar 2026HANSARD International Women’s DayI wholeheartedly agree about praising the unpraised volunteers—the community organisers and those who make our towns and villages what they are. It is so important that we…12 Mar 2026HANSARDCourts and Tribunals BillWill the Lord Chancellor give way?10 Mar 2026HANSARDDigital ID: Public ConsultationThe Minister mentioned that there is no set budget, so is this a blank cheque for Government spending? What will be the end point? Is this a white elephant, a black hole or just…10 Mar 2026