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HANSARDThe Execution of Alireza AkbariI send my sincere condolences to the family and loved ones of Mr Akbari. The use of the death penalty is appalling under all circumstances, as are the practices of torture and…16 Jan 2023HANSARD Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) BillI refer the House to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests. As a lifelong and proud trade unionist, I want to send my solidarity and support to all striking…16 Jan 2023HANSARD Future of Postal ServicesIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Gary. I send my solidarity and support to striking postal workers, who are fighting for better terms and conditions and to…10 Jan 2023HANSARDHotel Asylum Accommodation: Local Authority ConsultationLiverpool is a proud city of sanctuary, and we have welcomed many people fleeing conflict, war and persecution. We currently house the highest number of dispersed asylum seekers…23 Nov 2022HANSARDSolihull MurdersI would like to send my condolences to the family and loved ones of Raneem and Khaola. A report from Refuge last year identified that black women are less likely to be referred to…22 Nov 2022HANSARD Autumn StatementPoverty is a political choice, and the Chancellor had the opportunity to take millions of children out of poverty with his Budget today, including children in my constituency.…17 Nov 2022HANSARD Business of the HouseThis week I met the families and loved ones of prisoners held under the imprisonment for public protection sentence, The Government abolished these sentences in 2012, but not…17 Nov 2022HANSARD Bhopal Gas Explosion InvestigationsIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms McVey. I start by thanking my hon. Friend the Member for Stockport (Navendu Mishra) for securing this important debate, and by…15 Nov 2022HANSARDChemical Weapons Investigation: Northern IraqA Turkish CHP opposition Member of Parliament who asked the question about the alleged use of chemical weapons has received a summary of proceedings to prosecute him for…08 Nov 2022HANSARDChemical Weapons Investigation: Northern Iraq11. If his Department will request that the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons conduct an investigation into the alleged use of chemical weapons by Turkey in…08 Nov 2022HANSARDBBC Local Radio: Proposed Reduction in ProvisionThe National Union of Journalists has warned that these cuts will not only cost jobs but risk diluting the breadth and quality of relevant local news, particularly for listeners…01 Nov 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsT2. This afternoon the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill will be debated, and hard-working workers in my Liverpool, Riverside constituency are very concerned that…25 Oct 2022HANSARD Crisis in IranI send my solidarity and support to the women and girls of Iran fighting for their human rights. Does the Minister agree that, in the light of recent events and the attacks on…25 Oct 2022HANSARD Avanti West Coast Contract RenewalI and my constituents know only too well that the Avanti West Coast line is the worst performing on the rail network, although the workers do a great job and should be commended.…25 Oct 2022HANSARD Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) BillThis is a Government operating without a mandate. We have had three Prime Ministers in less than two months and no general election. The new Prime Minister was appointed only a…25 Oct 2022HANSARD Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) BillI thank my hon. Friend for his intervention and I will be touching on that point. Others have mentioned today the rights that will be attacked. With all that in mind, how could…25 Oct 2022HANSARD Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) BillMy hon. Friend makes a valid point about the disruption that this Government have caused in the past couple of weeks and months. This is a zombie Government clinging to power in…25 Oct 2022HANSARD Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) BillApologies, Mr Deputy Speaker. As I was saying, we have seen Tory austerity, attacks on working people and a concentration of wealth and power. It is time to face reality. People…25 Oct 2022HANSARD Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) BillOkay, Conservative Members can make a lot of noise, because that is all they ever do. Thanks. Is now really the time to decimate rights and standards at work, environmental…25 Oct 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsT7. In Liverpool, 12% of all homelessness applications are a result of domestic abuse. Our self-contained apartments for women and children are constantly at capacity, and plans…17 Oct 2022