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HANSARDTopical QuestionsT10. Does the Minister share my concerns about reports of trade union victimisation at HMRC’s Benton Park View office in Newcastle, where three Public and Commercial Services…03 Sept 2024HANSARD Post Office HorizonThe Minister will be aware that I have long campaigned on this issue. He might not yet be aware of a letter I sent to his Department highlighting issues with the current…30 Jul 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsWhat steps are being taken to support peace and human rights in Colombia? The UK is the UN Security Council penholder for Colombia, so will the Minister say more about what steps…30 Jul 2024HANSARDEngagementsQ10. England’s chief medical officer said that reducing sewage in rivers and seas is a “public health priority”, highlighting the problems that dumping untreated sewage causes.…22 May 2024HANSARDLesbian Visibility WeekOkay, I withdraw it. But it is astonishing to claim that Lesbian Visibility Week is marginalising lesbians. It is because of Lesbian Visibility Week that we are here in this…25 Apr 2024HANSARDLesbian Visibility WeekYes, hate is hate, and it is unacceptable in any form. We defeated it then, in the ’80s, and we will defeat this hate and discrimination now. Let me return to my coming out.…25 Apr 2024HANSARDLesbian Visibility WeekI am not sure which bit you would like me to withdraw, Madam Deputy Speaker.25 Apr 2024HANSARDLesbian Visibility WeekUnfortunately, I have to say that we have gone backwards in recent times. I thought we would be further forward than we are, but when I look back to some years ago, I see that…25 Apr 2024HANSARDLesbian Visibility WeekI beg to move, That this House has considered the importance of Lesbian Visibility Week; and believes LGBTQIA women and non-binary people should be recognised for the work they do…25 Apr 2024HANSARDLesbian Visibility WeekI thank all those who have contributed to the debate today. I thank the hon. Member for Edinburgh West (Christine Jardine), who is no longer in her place, for all that she did to…25 Apr 2024HANSARDEngagementsQ12. This week marks the fifth Lesbian Visibility Week, founded by my good friend and publisher of DIVA magazine, Linda Riley. It comes at a time when LGBTQIA women are being let…24 Apr 2024HANSARD Conversion Practices (Prohibition) BillMy hon. Friend mentioned the NSPCC’s report on the challenges that young people are facing about sexuality and gender identity. The findings include that 3,400 children and young…01 Mar 2024HANSARD Conversion Practices (Prohibition) BillThe hon. Gentleman talks about being respectful. Does he not believe that people should be able to identify in whatever way they choose?01 Mar 2024HANSARD Post Office Horizon: Compensation and LegislationThe sub-postmasters have no trust or faith in the compensation processes being handled by the Post Office or the Government. Today’s commitments will still not deal with all the…26 Feb 2024HANSARDEngagementsQ11. I heard the Prime Minister’s responses to the Leader of the Opposition. Just like the Business Secretary’s claims that delays on compensation are wild, baseless allegations,…21 Feb 2024HANSARD Post Office Governance and Horizon Compensation SchemesMinisters have promised that the Government will bring in a new law to swiftly exonerate and compensate victims, so can the Secretary of State tell me why my constituent Chris…19 Feb 2024HANSARDFuel PovertyJust under a third of people in my Jarrow constituency are now living in fuel poverty, like Maureen, who told me she is struggling to find an extra £975 per month due to the…16 Jan 2024HANSARDFuel Poverty5. What estimate she has made of the number of households in fuel poverty in winter 2023-24.16 Jan 2024HANSARDPost Office Horizon ScandalI thank the Minister for some of the detail around today’s announcement regarding the convictions; it will come as a relief to many. As highlighted by the ITV show, the 555 worked…10 Jan 2024HANSARDHorizon: Compensation and ConvictionsI thank the Minister for his statement and for recognising the work that I and others have done to highlight this scandal over many years. Of course, the recognition should go to…08 Jan 2024