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HANSARDNational Security (State Threats) BillI thank the hon. Member for his intervention. The new clause will not be withdrawn. The sentiment is shared between us, and I think we should appreciate that. New clause 3…17 Jun 2026 · 3d agoHANSARD National Security (State Threats) BillTo build on the point made by my hon. Friend the Member for Esher and Walton (Monica Harding), if a humanitarian organisation were forced to make payment to a designated…17 Jun 2026 · 3d agoHANSARD National Security (State Threats) BillI want to begin by making clear that the Liberal Democrats support the Bill. Our country faces co-ordinated hostile campaigns by state-sponsored and state-linked actors who…17 Jun 2026 · 3d agoHANSARD National Security (State Threats) BillI thank the right hon. Gentleman for giving way; he is being very generous with his time. On the use of AI on social media to disrupt, is he also concerned about what happens on…17 Jun 2026 · 3d agoHANSARDNational Security (State Threats) BillI want to begin by restating that Liberal Democrats support this Bill. We have long called for action to tackle the threat posed by the IRGC, and we have repeatedly been…17 Jun 2026 · 3d agoHANSARDNational Security (State Threats) BillThe hon. Lady knows much more about this than I do, and I bow to her greater knowledge. The Home Secretary gave a reassurance on Second Reading that humanitarian organisations…17 Jun 2026 · 3d agoHANSARDNational Security (State Threats) BillThis has been an exercise in efficient democracy today, and I have enjoyed all six or so hours of it. Now, the Bill has passed this House and it proceeds to the other place. When…17 Jun 2026 · 3d agoHANSARDIllegal MigrationBrexit has seen off a number of Prime Ministers, but as we approach the 10th anniversary of the referendum this Prime Minister has apparently been given a period of indefinite…08 Jun 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsLast week we discussed the murder of Henry Nowak, which continues to shock the country. As we said last week, his father, Mark, asked politicians not to use the tragedy to stoke…08 Jun 2026HANSARDMurder of Henry NowakThat must be tackled, as Mark Nowak has rightly said. The judge’s remarks in this case tell us that the knife being carried by the murderer was different from that typically…02 Jun 2026HANSARDMurder of Henry NowakI am, Mr Speaker, and I apologise. As Mark Nowak has said, the outcome here should not be further division. In that spirit and in Henry’s memory, we must work together to ensure…02 Jun 2026HANSARDMurder of Henry NowakThis is a heartbreaking case of a young man who should be alive today with a happy life ahead of him. Because of the forces of evil, he is not. On behalf of my party, I extend my…02 Jun 2026HANSARDDefence ReadinessI represent the constituency of Cheltenham, which is the home of GCHQ, where thousands of people work every day to keep us safe. They work quietly and never ask for our thanks. In…20 May 2026HANSARDBacking Business to Create Economic GrowthOn the subject of mistakes made and growth, does the shadow Chancellor accept that the Brexit that he and his party left us has knocked between 4% and 8% off our GDP?18 May 2026HANSARDBacking Business to Create Economic GrowthWill the hon. Gentleman give way?18 May 2026HANSARDBacking Business to Create Economic GrowthI thank the hon. Gentleman for giving way on the subject of home affairs. As the Liberal Democrats’ home affairs spokesperson, I too am disappointed that there is not a day for me…18 May 2026HANSARDBacking Business to Create Economic GrowthYou’re in a different party.18 May 2026HANSARD Crime and Policing BillI recognise that, since the last round of ping-pong, a concession was made on youth diversion orders in the other place and we welcome that. We are disappointed that the…22 Apr 2026HANSARD Antisemitic AttacksOn behalf of the Liberal Democrats, I want to extend my sympathies to the Jewish community, who will understandably be worried about the disturbing uptick in violence against…20 Apr 2026HANSARD Crime and Policing BillThank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. I will try not to talk too much rubbish, although those on the Treasury Benches will object, as usual. As I stated last week, the Liberal…20 Apr 2026