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HANSARDJury TrialsI visited Croydon Crown court a few weeks ago with the Bar Council and listened to some of its members. It was clearer than ever that the demands of jury trials are not what is…09 Jul 2026HANSARDIran Conflict: CeasefireThe Iranian regime is abhorrent. It has oppressed its people for decades, murdering protesters and activists, and it is no friend of ours. Its attacks on civilian shipping risk a…09 Jul 2026HANSARDForeign Interference in UK PoliticsMay I take this opportunity to congratulate the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, who last week took the decision to take her Department and herself off Twitter—or…06 Jul 2026HANSARDPolice Leadership Commission ReportThe report finds structural issues within police forces, with fragmented and inconsistent systems that do not make the most of our police talent. If an officer sees cronyism,…06 Jul 2026HANSARDEngagementsQ10. On Monday, with colleagues, I wrote to the Health Minister following the news that women’s health and maternity services may be relocated away from St Helier hospital due to…01 Jul 2026HANSARDPrisoner Early ReleaseI was contacted by a constituent who had received one of these letters earlier this week. The offender in question was a vile monster responsible for decades of sexual abuse, and…29 Jun 2026HANSARD Spinal Muscular Atrophy: Newborn Screening TestI was recently contacted by a constituent whose daughter was diagnosed with SMA type 1 at five months old and, in her own words, five months too late. Her child is now two and…22 Jun 2026HANSARDRailways BillI have statistics for Worcester Park station, which is also served by South Western Railway, and in the very last period before nationalisation—period 2 for 2025-26—punctuality…10 Jun 2026HANSARDDraft Airports Slot Allocation (Alleviation of Usage Requirements) Regulations 2026I think it is helpful to look at the consultation responses from airlines and airports when changes were announced. Only two out of 38 airlines opposed the changes, whereas…09 Jun 2026HANSARDDraft Airports Slot Allocation (Alleviation of Usage Requirements) Regulations 2026There is an interesting dynamic between the impact of a fuel crisis, which is likely to have quite a short lead time, and these regulations, which give almost a six-month warning.…09 Jun 2026HANSARDProgression of Bills through ParliamentWe could have considered it, but we never got the chance because it was filibustered—it was spoken out. As with so much of our unwritten constitution, that principle’s ability to…08 Jun 2026HANSARDProgression of Bills through ParliamentThat is exactly what happened.08 Jun 2026HANSARDProgression of Bills through ParliamentIt is, as always, a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Sir Edward. I thank the hon. Member for Sunderland Central (Lewis Atkinson) for introducing the debate so capably, as…08 Jun 2026HANSARDDraft Animal (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 (Amendment) Regulations 2026We Liberal Democrats support this legislation. The regulations do not change existing policy but provide an updated legal framework for the regulation of animal use in scientific…03 Jun 2026HANSARDLord Mandelson Humble Address: Government ResponseThe documents show that in July 2025, Peter Mandelson contacted No. 10 to suggest that the Prime Minister should make time to meet Peter Thiel while he was in London. Peter…01 Jun 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI rise only to pass on the frustrations from the Liberal Democrat Benches and from my residents that the important legislation planned for Wednesday will now be delayed, and that…01 Jun 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsT4. I have heard from victims of domestic abuse and stalking about the harrowing journey they face in rebuilding their lives. For many, the one thing that gives them comfort is…19 May 2026HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillI present a petition of residents of the constituency of Sutton and Cheam. The petition states: The petition of residents of the constituency of Sutton and Cheam, Declares that an…21 Apr 2026HANSARDSecurity VettingOn 12 September, it was revealed in The Independent that Mandelson did not pass vetting by MI6, and therefore by UKSV. On 16 September, in this Chamber, my hon. Friend the Member…20 Apr 2026HANSARD Antisemitic AttacksI join the Minister in condemning the attacks in Finchley, Hendon and Harrow. There have been four attacks on Jewish sites in London in a week. It is heartbreaking that the Jewish…20 Apr 2026