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HANSARDNational SecurityI have 60 minutes to make 60 points—no, Madam Deputy Speaker, I will speak very briefly, as I feel I have already taken enough of the House’s time on this issue. I commend the…15 Jul 2026HANSARDNational SecurityThe right hon. Gentleman tempts me, but I am not going to take the offer. The IRGC is a direct threat to the safety of the British-Jewish community. We have known that for a long…15 Jul 2026HANSARD Extreme Heat: PreparednessThe hon. Member is making a good speech on the risks associated with extreme heat. I had the good fortune of being a maths teacher in a brand-new school building in 2023 in Leeds.…14 Jul 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI had the pleasure of watching England versus DR Congo with some of the good folks at the Campaign to Ban Trophy Hunting. Thankfully, the England men’s team have not taken the…09 Jul 2026HANSARDDraft UK-EU Agreement on GibraltarIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship once again, Sir John. I thank the hon. Member for Brigg and Immingham (Martin Vickers) for securing this timely debate, and for his…08 Jul 2026HANSARDDraft Trade (Mobile Roaming) (Amendment) Regulations 2026The Minister talks about the price reductions for the three countries. By my maths, that is a 70% reduction in the price of sending SMS texts, which is incredibly welcome,…08 Jul 2026HANSARD National Security (State Threats) BillHear, hear!06 Jul 2026HANSARD National Security (State Threats) BillThank you very much, Madam Deputy Speaker. [ Interruption. ] The Whip, my hon. Friend the Member for Hamilton and Clyde Valley (Imogen Walker), is making a strange gesture at me,…06 Jul 2026HANSARDForeign Interference in UK PoliticsI very much welcome the Minister’s statement today and the incorporation of the Rycroft review recommendations. I also welcome the changes to the “know your donor” rules,…06 Jul 2026HANSARD Civil Service PensionsCan I place on record my thanks to the pensions recovery taskforce that the Minister deployed? They have been working with my team in my constituency to resolve at least one of my…06 Jul 2026HANSARD National Security (State Threats) Billrose—06 Jul 2026HANSARDEngagementsQ3. Two of my constituents, Cody and Liam Townend, and another mum from Leeds, Zoe Ward, all lost babies in different tragic circumstances, but they all went to the same funeral…01 Jul 2026HANSARD Antisemitism: University CampusesI beg to move, That this House has considered antisemitism on university campuses. I want to begin by paying tribute to the Union of Jewish Students for its stellar work to…30 Jun 2026HANSARD Antisemitism: University CampusesI thank the hon. Member for his intervention. The purpose of the debate is to talk about antisemitism on campus, what drives it and how we can solve it. I want to be clear that a…30 Jun 2026HANSARD Antisemitism: University CampusesThe hon. Member is absolutely right. Later in my speech, I will come on to what I think the Government should be doing, but as the hon. Member mentions colleges, I will say that…30 Jun 2026HANSARD Antisemitism: University CampusesHaving stood on the same site, I know just how powerful it is. Those people must be remembered for all time. I will come on later to recommendations for the Government; I realise…30 Jun 2026HANSARD Antisemitism: University CampusesCan the Minister give us a more specific timeline than “very soon”?30 Jun 2026HANSARD Antisemitism: University CampusesIt has been an excellent debate, and I value everybody’s contributions today. I pay tribute to the hon. Member for Westmorland and Lonsdale (Tim Farron), who talked about his…30 Jun 2026HANSARDAnimal AbusersMy hon. Friend is making such a powerful speech that I did not want to interrupt, but I spoke to volunteers at the East Ardsley RSPCA in my constituency the other week. They told…29 Jun 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseAs a member of the armed forces parliamentary scheme, I have seen at first hand the courage and dedication that our service personnel show each and every day, and, as this is…25 Jun 2026