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HANSARDIran: Islamic Revolutionary Guard CorpsLike the hon. Member for Buckingham (Greg Smith), I have repeatedly come to this Chamber to ask about proscribing the IRGC, which is widely recognised on both sides of the House…14 Mar 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseThe Leader of the House will be aware that there is extensive consensus across all parties to the effect that the homicidal maniacs and clerical fascists of the Iranian…02 Mar 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsFurther to Question 4, the Minister will be aware of plans to significantly increase flights in and out of London City airport over my constituency and many others in east and…02 Mar 2023HANSARDFan-led Review and Football White PaperI noticed that the Minister did not answer the right hon. Member for Ashford (Damian Green) on when we will see the implementation of the White Paper in primary legislation. Given…20 Feb 2023HANSARD Governor of Xinjiang: UK VisitIs this the best we can do? This country used to have a tradition—on both sides of the House, in both major parties—of standing up to tyrants, butchers, fascists and great…09 Feb 2023HANSARDIranian Regime: Threat to UKThe Minister seemed to say in response to the original question from my hon. Friend the Member for Ealing, Southall (Mr Sharma) that we were considering proscribing the IRGC. Is…06 Feb 2023HANSARDHolocaust Memorial DayWill the hon. Member give way?26 Jan 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseFor many people in certain areas of Nigeria, terror and kidnapping have become almost a way of life. We have had statements and urgent questions in the past, and a debate on one…26 Jan 2023HANSARDChurches and Cathedrals: MaintenanceAs the hon. Member said, a large number of churches and cathedrals in this country are in serious danger, including a number in my constituency. He also mentioned discussions…26 Jan 2023HANSARDHolocaust Memorial DayIn the context of what the hon. Member is saying about education, will she join me in congratulating the HET, the CST and other organisations on educating people and also on…26 Jan 2023HANSARDIranWhat the right hon. Gentleman says about the IRGC is entirely accurate. They are a bunch of clerical fascists who rape, kill and maim their way around Iran and outside Iran’s…12 Jan 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseCan we have a debate— [ Laughter. ] I just thought I would get that in sharpish. Can the Leader of the House give the Chamber some idea as to when we might see the White Paper on…12 Jan 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsIn answer to Question 11, asked by my hon. Friend the Member for Edmonton (Kate Osamor), what the Minister seemed to say was that he was willing to assess the racial disparities…10 Jan 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsIn the past decade it was normal to write to the Home Office about an immigration case and get a reply within six weeks. That went up to 10 to 12 weeks. It is now running at three…19 Dec 2022HANSARDDefence Sector: Support for UK CompaniesContrary to the drivel we have just been listening to, there are absolutely no guarantees about British jobs and British apprenticeships in British yards. At what point are…12 Dec 2022HANSARDDomestic Homicide Sentencing ReviewI agree with everything that the hon. Member said. I wish to place on record a similar case from Leyton in my constituency: Linah Keza was murdered by her former partner in the…30 Nov 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsFurther to the question from my hon. Friend the Member for Sefton Central (Bill Esterson), when will Ministers start to use procurement in order to generate and defend British…29 Nov 2022HANSARD Autumn StatementTwo thirds of children living in poverty also live in working households. That is before the drop in income that is being projected, which my hon. Friend the Member for Rhondda…17 Nov 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsAs my right hon. Friend the Member for Warley (John Spellar) has just pointed out, the IRGC has led and organised the brutal crackdown on protesters in Iran. What do those fascist…08 Nov 2022HANSARD Business of the HouseThe Leader of the House will have been at Prime Minister’s questions yesterday, when the hon. Member for Broxtowe (Darren Henry) asked a question about the disparity in parental…03 Nov 2022