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HANSARD Belarus: Presidential ElectionsWe all rightly condemn the actions of the Belarusian authorities. Threats of Russian interference in the situation have been a constant feature of the Belarusian protest. On 27…24 Sept 2020HANSARD Overseas Operations (Service Personnel And Veterans) BillAs I am co-chair of the all-party parliamentary human rights group, my comments will be heavily focused on human rights. Perhaps not surprisingly, when I see a Bill come forward…23 Sept 2020HANSARDEnd of Eviction MoratoriumUrgent action is needed to strengthen support for tenants struggling to pay their rent, and many have joined us in calling for the UK Government to lift local housing allowance…23 Sept 2020HANSARD United Kingdom Internal Market BillIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms McDonagh. I rise to speak in support of amendment 88 and amendments 27, 34 to 36 and 39, which are in my name and those of my…22 Sept 2020HANSARDSpecial Forces: Independent OversightIf he will make an assessment of the potential merits of establishing an independent body to oversee the operations of the UK’s special forces.21 Sept 2020HANSARDSpecial Forces: Independent OversightThe current Government’s adoption of a “no comment” policy prevents any parliamentary scrutiny of the role of UK special forces in defence and security strategy, even when their…21 Sept 2020HANSARDSupport for Self-employed and Freelance WorkersTime is of the essence, so I am going to cut to the chase and give a couple of examples from constituents who have been in touch with me because they are ineligible for support…17 Sept 2020HANSARD Covid-19 UpdateThe Government’s plans for mass testing have been criticised for placing their faith in technologies that are yet to be fully validated scientifically. The Prime Minister himself…17 Sept 2020HANSARDTransport Supply Chains: Covid-19What recent steps the Government have taken to support the UK transport sector and its supply chains during the covid-19 outbreak.17 Sept 2020HANSARDTransport Supply Chains: Covid-19Covid-19 has placed major strains on supply chains across the UK, and many businesses that rely on red diesel are concerned that planned tax changes will have a detrimental impact…17 Sept 2020HANSARDUnited Kingdom Internal Market BillFor over 20 years now, the people of Scotland have had a Parliament to call their own. Since the Scottish Parliament was reconvened in 1999, it has become an established part of…14 Sept 2020HANSARDUniversal Credit: BonusesWhat assessment she has made of the effect of bonuses on the level of payments made to universal credit claimants.14 Sept 2020HANSARDUniversal Credit: BonusesMy constituent, a key worker in a pharmacy, received a one-off bonus of £120 for her efforts supporting vulnerable people during the coronavirus pandemic. That reward for hard…14 Sept 2020HANSARDProtection of Jobs and BusinessesI am grateful for the opportunity to speak in this timely debate, which is of critical importance to my constituents. Out of the four constituencies that represent South…09 Sept 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsIt is two years since President Mnangagwa took office in Zimbabwe, yet progress in human rights reform has been non-existent. In the past year alone 70 critics of the Zimbabwean…08 Sept 2020HANSARDNorthern Ireland Protocol: UK Legal ObligationsAdam Tomkins MSP described the proposed changes to the Northern Ireland protocol as being “in breach of our international treaty obligations”. Can the Secretary of State confirm…08 Sept 2020HANSARDChannel Crossings in Small BoatsWill the Minister join me in paying tribute to human rights and migration lawyers, who do an essential job in upholding the rule of law and preventing the Home Office from…02 Sept 2020HANSARD Intelligence and Security Committee: Russia ReportAs if it was not bad enough that we have unelected peers making major decisions for Scotland, the report raises serious questions about several Members of the House of Lords,…22 Jul 2020HANSARDChinaThe decision to suspend extradition arrangements is a necessary step in protecting human rights, given the serious curtailing of freedom that has taken place as a result of the…20 Jul 2020HANSARDBahrain: Prisoners Under Sentence of DeathAs co-chair of the all-party parliamentary human rights group, I wrote to the FCO, along with my hon. Friend the Member for Argyll and Bute (Brendan O’Hara), on Monday to request…09 Jul 2020