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HANSARDIsrael and PalestineIn the early hours of this morning, in the presence of his family, Akram Daa’dou was dragged from his home by Israeli occupation forces. His family have no idea where he is. Will…26 Feb 2019HANSARDIsrael and Palestine6. What recent diplomatic steps he has taken towards helping to secure a lasting peace between Israel and Palestine.26 Feb 2019HANSARDIntermediate-Range Nuclear Forces TreatyI must say that I was somewhat surprised by the Minister’s statement that the United Kingdom seems to be unequivocally supporting the United States rather than trying to pursue…04 Feb 2019HANSARD Vagrancy ActDoes the hon. Lady agree that measures such as the Vagrancy Act not only criminalise homeless people, but put into the mind of the public that they are criminals and, as a result,…29 Jan 2019HANSARD Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) BillI guess I should declare an interest. My partner is Hungarian, my neighbour is Czech and my lodger was French. American Express has its European call centre in my constituency. I…28 Jan 2019HANSARD Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) BillThe Home Secretary talks about aligning treatment of EU and non-EU citizens. It currently costs £1,220 to apply for leave to remain whereas it costs only £120 to administer that…28 Jan 2019HANSARD Local Government FundingLast year’s bankruptcy of Northamptonshire County Council was the first of many, and although the Government’s answer to it may have been well meaning, it involved a totally…15 Jan 2019HANSARD Local Government FundingDoes my hon. Friend agree that the problem is not just the direct cuts to councils, but the extra services that councils are expected to take on? In my area, the NHS has stopped…15 Jan 2019HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal) ActWill the Chancellor explain to us, then, how this deal gives our country more say in how Europe defines its financial services, which we will want to continue to trade with,…14 Jan 2019HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal) Actrose —14 Jan 2019HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal) ActThe Secretary of State has just mentioned state aid, particularly in agriculture. Is he not concerned that the deal allows the Commission oversight of state aid for four years…10 Jan 2019HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal) Actindicated dissent .10 Jan 2019HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal) ActI prepared a speech, but at 5 pm I decided to scrap much of it because I wanted to express how I and many of my constituents feel. We are hurting, Mr Speaker, and I often feel…10 Jan 2019