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HANSARDTopical QuestionsIn February this year, the Albert bridge in my constituency was closed. This, coupled with changes to Battersea Bridge Road and the surrounding roads implemented by Transport for…16 Jul 2026HANSARD Timms Review: Interim ReportI thank my right hon. Friend for his statement and I welcome the review’s direction of travel. As we know, the PIP system is not fit for purpose. Indeed, it has created much…09 Jul 2026HANSARDCommunity Cohesion3. What discussions he has had with the Northern Ireland Executive on community cohesion in Northern Ireland.08 Jul 2026HANSARDCommunity CohesionThe scenes we witnessed in Belfast last month were truly horrific. The knife attack was an abhorrent act, and I pay tribute to the courage of those who intervened to help, but…08 Jul 2026HANSARDKnife Crime: Custodial SentencesTen days ago, 17-year-old Jamal Coombes was killed in my constituency as a result of knife crime. Every young person deserves to live safely and fulfil their potential. His life…30 Jun 2026HANSARD National Maternity and Neonatal InvestigationI pay tribute to Baroness Amos for the report she has published, which lays bare the scale of racism and discrimination in maternity and neonatal care. This is not a surprise to…30 Jun 2026HANSARDUnemployed Young PeopleI thank my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for his answers and the work he is leading on for young people. I recently visited a Jobcentre Plus office to meet the team and…29 Jun 2026HANSARDClergy Conduct Measure (HC 221)I beg to move, That the Committee has considered the Clergy Conduct Measure (HC 221). It is a pleasure to serve under your chairwomanship, Ms Lewell. I know that for many…23 Jun 2026HANSARDClergy Conduct Measure (HC 221)I thank the right hon. Gentleman for his very thorough welcoming of this Measure, and for wanting to ensure that we support it. As I said in my opening remarks, this is a…23 Jun 2026HANSARDCost of Living: Support for FamiliesWonderful! That café offers low-cost refreshments and light lunches at an affordable cost. My hon. Friend’s constituency really is a fantastic example of community support in the…18 Jun 2026HANSARDSupport for Christians in PalestineThe Church remains steadfast in its support for Palestinians. The relentless attacks on the Christian population in Palestine and the wider region by the Israeli Government are…18 Jun 2026HANSARDChurches: Disabled AccessThe Church of England is committed to improving accessibility, so that all who wish to attend churches, whether for worship or community activities, are able to do so. Parishes…18 Jun 2026HANSARDChurches: Disabled AccessI thank my hon. Friend for his question and note all his work in this area; he is a true champion for disabled people, especially since coming to this place. The opening of the…18 Jun 2026HANSARDCost of Living: Support for FamiliesThe Church delivers community projects across the country to support individuals and families with the cost of living. These programmes offer practical support, companionship and…18 Jun 2026HANSARDCost of Living: Support for FamiliesI join my hon. Friend in noting the incredible work in his constituency and the work of Rev. Jokey at both St Paul’s and St Mary’s churches. I believe that St Paul’s runs the…18 Jun 2026HANSARDPlaces of Worship Renewal FundThe places of worship renewal fund was announced at the start of this year and formally launched in May. Historic England is managing the operation of the new fund on behalf of…18 Jun 2026HANSARDPlaces of Worship Renewal FundThe National Church Institutions are very conscious that the new places of worship fund is not available in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland. My hon. Friend is correct to say…18 Jun 2026HANSARDPlaces of Worship Renewal FundWhat a fantastic question. My hon. Friend champions the beautiful churches across his constituency, and he is absolutely right to highlight both their cultural importance and the…18 Jun 2026HANSARDSupport for Christians in PalestineI thank my hon. Friend for raising this important issue. It is clear that the Israeli Government are breaching international law, and this must be called out. The attacks on…18 Jun 2026HANSARDSupport for Christians in PalestineI thank the hon. Member for his question. He may or may not be aware that the situation in Palestine and across the region features regularly at Church Commissioners questions,…18 Jun 2026