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HANSARDBackbench BusinessThe hon. Gentleman has been a powerful advocate for religious freedom right across the world, and his speech underlines that even further. Like him, I looked at the Open Doors…11 Jun 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseGrowing numbers of my constituents have been contacting me about e-bikes and e-scooters. They know the law, and they know it is not being enforced on pavements, in parks or in…11 Jun 2026HANSARDFreedom of Religion or Belief: SudanThe hon. Gentleman has been a powerful advocate for religious freedom right across the world, and his speech underlines that even further. Like him, I looked at the Open Doors…11 Jun 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsThis Government have delivered the funding necessary to build mass transit in West Yorkshire, and I am very proud of that. However, the delay in the delivery timetable has left…11 Jun 2026HANSARD National ResilienceI congratulate the hon. Gentleman on securing this debate and making an excellent speech. Clearly, the UK faces malign threats from Russia, from China and especially from Iran, as…10 Jun 2026HANSARD Road Safety: West MidlandsAlthough the debate is about road safety in the west midlands, many of the lessons that the hon. Lady talks about will apply nationwide, including in Leeds South West and Morley.…09 Jun 2026HANSARDDefence ReadinessIt is a pleasure to follow the right hon. Member for The Wrekin (Mark Pritchard). I commend my hon. Friend the Member for Hemel Hempstead (David Taylor) on his speech; I will…20 May 2026HANSARDGetting Britain Working AgainI rise as a former teacher and someone who loves my current job more than that one—although I did love teaching. Does my hon. Friend agree with the Education Committee that FE…14 May 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseOne of my constituents was diagnosed with breast cancer and subsequently received universal credit and incapacity benefit, but the DWP then stopped these payments due to some…23 Apr 2026HANSARD Antisemitic AttacksTonight, a “Panorama” documentary will air featuring members of the Jewish community talking about the existential fear that they feel in this country and about wanting to leave.…20 Apr 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMy constituents have been let down by poor bus services in Leeds South West and Morley for too long, so I am delighted that all buses in Leeds will be brought back under public…26 Mar 2026HANSARDVoluntary Groups and Community CentresMy hon. Friend is making a powerful speech on the contribution that community centres make to our communities. Will he join me in commending Farnley Community Centre, which is…25 Mar 2026HANSARDForeign Financial Influence and Interference: UK PoliticsThe Secretary of State’s announcement of a cap on donations from overseas electors and a moratorium on cryptocurrency donations from today is extremely welcome. What criminal…25 Mar 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsT9. Small firms are being hounded by unregulated third-party energy brokers. I welcome the Department’s commitment to appoint Ofgem as the statutory regulator for third-party…24 Mar 2026HANSARD Endometriosis ServicesI commend my hon. Friend on his incredibly powerful argument. I also commend Monica and other women here today. Women in my constituency have told me that the pain they…24 Mar 2026HANSARDRoyal Mail: Universal Service ObligationResidents in Ardsley, Robin Hood, Lofthouse, parts of Tingley and Morley are complaining that they have been waiting up to three weeks for their postal service. It is obviously…11 Mar 2026HANSARD UK-based Tech CompaniesI recently visited the Nexus innovation hub at the University of Leeds, which does the things that my hon. Friend was just describing, with innovative spin-outs and companies…11 Mar 2026HANSARD Protest PolicingI welcome the Secretary of State’s decision to ban this weekend’s al-Quds march. Al-Quds was founded by the ayatollah 40 years ago. It has repeatedly featured support for the…11 Mar 2026HANSARD English RugbyThe hon. Member is making a very powerful speech about the power of rugby in our communities. As a proud northerner, I am here to speak about league. The Rugby League Foundation…10 Mar 2026HANSARD Funeral Directors: RegulationThe hon. Lady is making a powerful speech on an incredibly difficult topic. On behalf of my constituents, Cody and Liam Townend and Zoe Ward, who had horrific things happen to…09 Mar 2026