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HANSARDCall for General ElectionThe Prime Minister promised us that they were going to be whiter than white—a new start for politics, “in the service of working people”—but it has been one scandal after another.…12 Jan 2026HANSARDCall for General ElectionDoes the hon. Member know how many people have been put out of work in Dartford as a result of this Government’s actions?12 Jan 2026HANSARDCall for General ElectionWe are talking about the end of the two-child cap and the ever-increasing amount spent on benefits in this country, while hard-working people—the guys who get up early and go out…12 Jan 2026HANSARDGlasgow Safer Drug Consumption FacilityI definitely believe that we should be helping people with addictions, but feeding those addictions and allowing the illegal use of drugs is not the way forward. There are many…08 Jan 2026HANSARDGlasgow Safer Drug Consumption FacilityI thank you, Mr Vickers, for chairing the debate, and the hon. Member for Glasgow West (Patricia Ferguson) for securing it. The prevalence of drug deaths and the broader misuse of…08 Jan 2026HANSARDGlasgow Safer Drug Consumption FacilityOne drug death is one drug death too many. We agree on that, and we agree on the need to treat people. However, I fundamentally believe that there is a role for enforcement. I do…08 Jan 2026HANSARDDraft Police and Criminal Evidence (Northern Ireland) Order 1989 (Application To Immigration Officers and Designated Customs Officials In Northern Ireland) and Consequential Amendments Regulations 2026It is, as ever, a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Mundell. I thank the Minister for his remarks on these proposals. We recognise the need to give enhanced powers to…07 Jan 2026HANSARDPolice EfficiencyThe Association of Police and Crime Commissioners has today said that this Government’s funding settlement leaves our police forces with a shortfall of almost half a billion…05 Jan 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe on-demand bus service, Tees Flex, is a vital lifeline for rural communities across Teesside, but Labour leaders have just voted to scrap it, leaving villages such as Sadberge…18 Dec 2025HANSARDDEFRA Policies: Impact on Farming CommunitiesI have met many farmers from my part of the world who have shared with me the horrific consequences of the family farm tax on food prices, on food security and on families who…18 Dec 2025HANSARDDEFRA Policies: Impact on Farming Communities8. What assessment she has made of the potential impact of her policies on farming communities.18 Dec 2025HANSARDDraft Public Order Act 2023 (Interference With Use or Operation of Key National Infrastructure) Regulations 2025When in opposition, the Labour party said that this stuff was already covered by the legislation. Now, Labour is saying that we need to extend that legislation. Are there any…17 Dec 2025HANSARDDraft Public Order Act 2023 (Interference With Use or Operation of Key National Infrastructure) Regulations 2025It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Alec. I recognise that any changes linked to animal testing will always be an emotive topic. Every effort must be made to…17 Dec 2025HANSARDAsylum Reforms: Protected CharacteristicsThank you, Dr Huq, for chairing this debate. As we approach the end of the calendar year, I would like to acknowledge the work of Members who have participated in today’s debate,…17 Dec 2025HANSARDViolence against Women and Girls StrategyPolice numbers are produced in March and September. The last official records show—15 Dec 2025HANSARDViolence against Women and Girls StrategyI thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker, for giving the House the chance to discuss this important issue that affects the lives of millions of women and girls across the country. This…15 Dec 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT3. Since this Government came to office, 110,000 jobs have been lost in the hospitality sector and eight pubs are closing every week, but the Chancellor has made it worse.…09 Dec 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT7. The Budget introduced more taxes for people who work and more benefits for those who do not. Since the Government came into office, 1 million more people are claiming…08 Dec 2025HANSARD Maccabi Tel Aviv FC: Away Fans BanI thank my hon. Friend the Member for West Suffolk (Nick Timothy) for securing this critical urgent question. It is important not to forget the context of this decision. It came…08 Dec 2025HANSARD Angiolini InquiryI thank the Minister for advance sight of her statement and for coming to the House to speak to the incredibly disturbing and damaging issues outlined in today’s report. Over four…02 Dec 2025