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HANSARDCourts and Tribunals BillI completely agree. Children must never be used as a tool through which abuse can continue after separation. Removing the presumption also sends a clear message that children’s…10 Mar 2026HANSARDImmigration PolicyI thank the Minister for his updates. The Home Secretary was absolutely right last week that the public expect a controlled and orderly immigration system. I fully support her…09 Mar 2026HANSARDAndrew Mountbatten-WindsorI thank the Leader of the Opposition for giving way. [ Interruption. ] Sorry, the leader of the Liberal Democrats—I stand corrected. [Hon. Members: “More!”] It’s coming. I asked…24 Feb 2026HANSARDLabour Together and APCO Worldwide: Cabinet Office ReviewI hope the Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister agrees that any investigation into any matter should be done in an appropriate and timely way. I know that it is an independent…23 Feb 2026HANSARDLord Mandelson: Government Response to Humble AddressI thank the Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister for his statement. I welcome comments from the Prime Minister calling for legislation to remove peerages from disgraced peers…23 Feb 2026HANSARD Police Grant ReportThe hon. Member is saying that police funding has been cut and that we are getting rid of police and crime commissioners, but is the money not better spent directly with police…11 Feb 2026HANSARD Police Grant ReportThe shadow Minister talks about reductions in officer numbers. Has he considered perhaps that those officers were coming to retirement, or were suffering ill health and were on…11 Feb 2026HANSARDLord MandelsonI thank the hon. Member for her words. How can we mark our own homework on matters of such gravity? I want to be clear. I understand the position the Government find themselves…04 Feb 2026HANSARDLord MandelsonI want to start by saying that I remain extremely supportive of the Government. I am proud of what we have achieved together in a short space of time. We have delivered massive…04 Feb 2026HANSARDLord MandelsonI thank the hon. Member for his intervention. I think we are talking about trust across the House, so that includes every Member of this House, and across both Houses. The…04 Feb 2026HANSARDLord MandelsonAnybody linked should be investigated—simple. If we are not fully transparent about how we vetted the ex-US ambassador in the face of such scandal, how on earth can we expect…04 Feb 2026HANSARDLord MandelsonYes, I completely agree. I will get on to the ISC in a second. What would I say to those victims? That transparency matters, except when it is inconvenient? That accountability…04 Feb 2026HANSARDCourt Backlog17. What steps he is taking to tackle the backlogs in the courts.03 Feb 2026HANSARDCourt BacklogMy constituent, a victim of domestic abuse, has seen her case listed and relisted multiple times since 2023, with delays repeatedly granted due to medical claims by the defendant.…03 Feb 2026HANSARDChina and JapanI thank the Prime Minister for his statement. Does he agree that the security of this country is the Government’s first and foremost priority at all times?02 Feb 2026HANSARDUS Department of Justice Release of FilesI thank the Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister for his statement. Does he agree that unless this legislation that we are talking about is brought through swiftly, we run the…02 Feb 2026HANSARD Police Reform White PaperAs a former police officer of three police forces in this country, I can categorically and honestly say that the many reforms presented in the White Paper are welcomed by my…26 Jan 2026HANSARDSentencing BillA comment often made to me and my colleagues when I was policing was that as soon as I left the police station in full uniform, I was a sitting target, every single day. Does the…20 Jan 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsParents supported by Harry’s Pals, a small charity, consistently describe the fragmented and emotionally exhausting system of accessing support for children with life-limiting…13 Jan 2026HANSARD Victims and Courts BillWhen I served in the police force, my work often ended when we put perpetrators behind bars, or sometimes when I stood in court to give evidence, but the victims’ ordeals do not…27 Oct 2025