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HANSARD Diego Garcia and British Indian Ocean TerritoryWe have been saying for months that to give away the Chagos islands and pay for the privilege is complete and utter madness. Having rammed this through, we are now told that the…25 Feb 2026HANSARDLord Mandelson: Government Response to Humble AddressWe must see the documents that pertain to the appointment of Peter Mandelson. Given that any member of the public could have told the Government that Mandelson was dodgy, it seems…23 Feb 2026HANSARD Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) BillI will speak in support of amendments 1 and 2, tabled by my constituency neighbour, my hon. Friend the Member for Faversham and Mid Kent (Helen Whately). One of the most basic…23 Feb 2026HANSARDDefence Industrial Strategy 2025Whatever the defence industrial strategy aims to do, its aims will not be met if we cannot find and recruit people willing to use the equipment and technology that are created.…11 Feb 2026HANSARDCourt Reporting DataThat is important data!10 Feb 2026HANSARDCourt Reporting DataFor decades, victims, survivors, campaigners, whistleblowers and journalists have fought to force the British state to reveal the whole truth about the rape and grooming scandal.…10 Feb 2026HANSARDViolence against Women and Girls StrategyWhen the violence against women and girls strategy was announced, I asked the Safeguarding Minister whether she had considered the impact that mass migration is having on the…09 Feb 2026HANSARDUK-India Free Trade AgreementWill the Minister give way?09 Feb 2026HANSARDUK-India Free Trade AgreementThe Indian Government are highly unusual in their approach to trade agreements. Unlike most other countries, India has a long-standing policy of using trade deals to try to secure…09 Feb 2026HANSARDUK-India Free Trade AgreementThat is an important point because, as I am about to talk about, we have double contribution conventions with other countries, but not with other countries with economies like…09 Feb 2026HANSARD Standards in Public LifeThe Minister’s statement is insulting. The first, but not the last, time that Peter Mandelson resigned in disgrace from a Labour Government—on that occasion, it was Tony Blair’s…09 Feb 2026HANSARDIllegal Migrants: Pull FactorsLast week, The Times reported that companies and company directors who have previously abused the work visa system have been allowed to continue sponsoring visas, despite the…09 Feb 2026HANSARD Defence Industry: Environmental, Social and Governance RequirementsIt is a pleasure, Ms McVey, to serve with you in the Chair this afternoon, and I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Windsor (Jack Rankin) for securing this important debate. It…28 Jan 2026HANSARDMedical Training (Prioritisation) BillThe NHS has a deeply unusual set-up when it comes to its workforce. The Government set the rules for who can qualify as a medical professional, decide how many medical training…27 Jan 2026HANSARDEngagementsTens of thousands of people across Kent and Sussex were without running water last week. While the response of South East Water was shambolic, the Staplehurst emergency help team…21 Jan 2026HANSARDDiego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory BillThe question that we are voting on today is the deal that the Government have agreed to. It is an appalling deal, and it should be opposed. The Government’s arguments for putting…20 Jan 2026HANSARDDiego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory BillThis Government’s handover of the Chagos islands is nothing short of a disgrace. British taxpayers are being asked to stump up billions of pounds to pay for the privilege of…20 Jan 2026HANSARDFood InflationI am so sorry; I am running out of time. The same is true across every other type of farming or food production, from vegetables to vineyards. For the sake of those who put food…15 Jan 2026HANSARDFood InflationAs ever, it is a pleasure to serve with you in the Chair, Dame Siobhain. I thank the hon. Member for Hornsey and Friern Barnet (Catherine West) for securing the debate. For many…15 Jan 2026HANSARDFood InflationWhat is important here, and what I am trying to set out, is how many costs farmers have to meet even just to get their produce out of the door. When we talk about food prices, it…15 Jan 2026