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HANSARDMiddle EastOver the past decades, Iran and its terrorist proxies have effectively colonised five middle eastern countries and used them as launching pads for attacks against Israel. Iran has…23 Jun 2025HANSARDChild Poverty TaskforceWill the Minister give an update on the work the Department is doing with the North East Mayor Kim McGuinness’s child poverty reduction unit to tackle the specific drivers of that…23 Jun 2025HANSARDChild Poverty Taskforce19. What assessment she has made of the potential impact of the child poverty taskforce on levels of child poverty in North Durham constituency.23 Jun 2025HANSARDDisadvantaged CommunitiesWill my hon. Friend give way?04 Jun 2025HANSARDDisadvantaged CommunitiesI was not expecting to be called to speak, Sir Roger, as I made an intervention, but I will make some additional points. I have already paid tribute to ICON, and I welcome my hon.…04 Jun 2025HANSARDDisadvantaged CommunitiesI absolutely agree. We need investment in social infrastructure, such as parks, leisure centres and community centres, that will deliver rapid economic improvements and change how…04 Jun 2025HANSARDDisadvantaged CommunitiesIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Roger, and I thank my hon. Friend for giving way. Does she agree that we should pay tribute to the work of the Independent…04 Jun 2025HANSARD Armed Forces Commissioner BillYesterday’s strategic defence review rightly put our brave service personnel at the heart of defence plans, and this Bill is a fundamental part of renewing the nation’s contract…03 Jun 2025HANSARDStrategic Defence ReviewThe Secretary of State will be aware that I have been raising concerns about the state of our air and missile defences. I welcome that air and missile defence is a key focus in…02 Jun 2025HANSARD ImmigrationI thank my hon. Friend for giving way. This has not been touched upon in the debate, but there is an issue of asylum seekers not just in hotels but in houses in multiple…21 May 2025HANSARD Immigrationrose—21 May 2025HANSARDNational Security Act 2023: ChargesThe charging of Iranian nationals raises alarming questions about the extent of Iranian state activity in the UK. We know that Tehran uses the IRGC to push its influence around…19 May 2025HANSARDDefence Industries: North-EastIt is an honour to serve under your chairship, Mrs Hobhouse, and I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland (Luke Myer) for giving way. I wanted…13 May 2025HANSARDImmigration SystemI welcome this statement, particularly the measures outlined to streamline deportation processes and ensure that they are fast, fair and effective. Can the Secretary of State…12 May 2025HANSARDProtection of Prison StaffMany of my constituents work at HMP Frankland, which is in the constituency of my hon. Friend the Member for City of Durham (Mary Kelly Foy). I met representatives of the Prison…12 May 2025HANSARDPalestinian Authority Prime Minister VisitI refer Members to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests. The Palestinian Authority are key to a two-state solution and should be the basis of the viable…29 Apr 2025HANSARD Irish Republican Alleged IncitementThe concern is not just the glorification of violence against MPs, and the impact that has on the families of MPs who have been murdered in terrorist incidents, including Jo Cox…29 Apr 2025HANSARD Ukraine UpdateThe strength of unity these past few weeks in the Ukraine defence contact group and the coalition of the willing has sent an important signal at a critical time for Ukraine. Does…22 Apr 2025HANSARDSteel Industry (Special Measures) BillDoes my hon. Friend agree that one major way in which we could secure markets for British steel is through the “British first” strategy that the Ministry of Defence has set out…12 Apr 2025HANSARDHorizon Redress and Post Office UpdateI am very proud of the local campaign I have been involved in alongside councillors and residents to save Chester-le-Street post office. Although it is disappointing that we are…08 Apr 2025