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HANSARDCrime and Policing BillZoe’s case goes to show that we need to go so much further to protect women, and the depiction of that kind of activity clearly might provoke unintended consequences that none of…14 Apr 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillThe Minister seems to be arguing that there is not very much to see here, and that the difference is between “can” and “must”. Is there evidence that when police are having…14 Apr 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillAs the Liberal Democrats made clear at earlier stages, there are parts of the Bill that we can support and parts that we strongly oppose. We welcome a number of the new measures…14 Apr 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe agreement to fund French police activities to prevent small boats from leaving the French coast is about to run out. That risks the resumption of higher numbers of small boat…23 Mar 2026HANSARDAsylum Seekers: AccommodationThe Home Secretary’s authoritarian tendencies often please the Reform party and the Tories, but some Labour Members are apparently less happy with that approach to immigration and…23 Mar 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseUnder regional devolution plans, MHCLG has told Gloucestershire to look to the north, with Herefordshire, Worcestershire and maybe Warwickshire, too. Our integrated care board is…12 Mar 2026HANSARDDefending Democracy TaskforceI thank the Speaker’s Office for all that Mr Speaker and the Madam Deputy Speakers are doing on this issue. I must say, I was somewhat taken aback by the shadow Minister’s…12 Mar 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsHigh streets are a key concern for us all in this House. On the Promenade in Cheltenham we have Cavendish House, which was a cherished retail centre for 200 years. [Interruption.]…12 Mar 2026HANSARD Protest PolicingThe Home Secretary is aware that we have concerns about her authoritarian tendencies. We have particular concerns about this Government’s enthusiasm for restricting the right to…11 Mar 2026HANSARD Police Grant ReportI would like to start by declaring an interest, in that my father-in-law is the police chaplain for North Yorkshire police and my brother-in-law is an inspector in North Yorkshire…11 Feb 2026HANSARD Police Grant ReportThe hon. Member suggests from a sedentary position that each police officer will have multiple wards. I wonder whether the Minister can clarify that.11 Feb 2026HANSARD Police Grant ReportAbsolutely. My hon. Friend makes an important point. When we call the police, we expect them to turn up. I do not blame the police officers for not showing up. If there are simply…11 Feb 2026HANSARD Police Grant ReportI thank the hon. Member for his intervention. That is the point I am trying to draw out. The White Paper is somewhat non-specific on that point. It does say that there will be a…11 Feb 2026HANSARD Police Grant ReportI thank the Minister for intervening.11 Feb 2026HANSARD Police Grant ReportBased on the Minister’s answer, I assume that each ward has its own police officer and that that police officer has only one ward to deal with.11 Feb 2026HANSARD Police Grant ReportWe envisage them being staffed. Clearly, people want to see police face to face. AI can have a role, although we all know there was a cautionary tale from the west midlands…11 Feb 2026HANSARD Police Grant ReportI thank my hon. Friend for his timely intervention. On the issue of policing structures, if the Government impose wider boundaries, as they intend to, we need to ensure that they…11 Feb 2026HANSARD Police Grant ReportI thank the shadow Home Secretary for addressing those two points. I can reassure him that I am not on the wanted list, although I can speak only for myself. That was a useful…11 Feb 2026HANSARD Police Grant ReportI thank the right hon. Gentleman for his intervention— [ Interruption. ] I also thank Government Members for the many communications that are coming from the other side of the…11 Feb 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsRendesco is a brilliant renewable energy business in my constituency. Just before Christmas, it was awarded a £2 million grant from UK Research and Innovation, but since then the…10 Feb 2026