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HANSARD Covid-Secure BordersThe delta variant, commonly known as the Indian variant, did not just miraculously appear on our shores via an act of God. It arrived because our borders were open to hundreds of…15 Jun 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsNepal is in a deep covid crisis, with thousands of people dying each week because of the lack of oxygen supply and ventilators, and the severe lack of vaccines. Without urgent…15 Jun 2021HANSARDEvictions and HomelessnessToday marks four years since the tragedy of Grenfell, where 72 people lost their lives. Recent research published by Shelter shows that 3.2 million private renters are fearful of…14 Jun 2021HANSARDAdult Social Care ReformIf he will publish a timetable for adult social care reforms.08 Jun 2021HANSARDAdult Social Care ReformThe Government have had 11 years to reform social care, but with cuts of £8 billion over that period, it is fragmented and costly and does not value workers and employees. Is it…08 Jun 2021HANSARDEducation RecoveryAidan from my Weaver Vale constituency has been shielding with many of his friends over the pandemic owing to his health and additional educational support needs. He deserves the…07 Jun 2021HANSARD Protection of Retail WorkersIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Gray. I thank the 104,000 who signed the petition and my good colleague, my hon. Friend the Member for Nottingham North (Alex…07 Jun 2021HANSARD Business of the HouseI concur with the call from my hon. Friend the Member for Garston and Halewood (Maria Eagle) for a Hillsborough-type law. Last week, the roof and part of the building of Northwich…27 May 2021HANSARDA Plan for the NHS and Social CareI would like to correct the record. I heard a number of Conservative Members repeating a statement that the Prime Minister has made on numerous occasions, being somewhat…19 May 2021HANSARD Covid-19 UpdateLast week, I met the Taskforce for Lung Health, which raised a concern about an increased occurrence of lung scarring in long covid sufferers. What assessment has the Secretary of…17 May 2021HANSARDSafe Streets for AllWill the Secretary of State apologise for cutting nearly 22,000 police officers in the first place?17 May 2021HANSARDFire Safety: Buildings under 18 MetresCan the Minister explain why three quarters of cladding systems on new medium-rise buildings have used combustible insulation materials despite a proposed Government ban on them?…19 Apr 2021HANSARDFinance (No. 2) BillToday I will vote against this Bill’s Second Reading, and I will focus on three reasons why. Reason No. 1 is that I genuinely believe that our NHS and key workers deserve a decent…13 Apr 2021HANSARD Leaving the EU: Impact on the UKThe news that EU exports are down by a catastrophic 41% since the introduction of the wafer-thin trade deal does not bode well. From the shores of Scotland to the chemical…17 Mar 2021HANSARDPrayersI beg to move, That the House sit in private. Question put forthwith (Standing Order No. 163), and negatived.12 Mar 2021HANSARDEducation (Guidance about Costs of School Uniforms) BillIt is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Christchurch (Sir Christopher Chope). I am only too pleased that, after his lengthy introduction and thorough examination of the…12 Mar 2021HANSARDEducation (Guidance about Costs of School Uniforms) BillI beg to move, That the Bill be now read the Third time. Friday 13 March 2020, a year ago tomorrow, turned out to be rather a lucky day for me: an opportunity to help thousands of…12 Mar 2021HANSARDEducation (Guidance about Costs of School Uniforms) BillI need to move on. The hon. Member had a considerable opportunity. Lots of young people up and down the country have waited a considerable time for this legislation to come to…12 Mar 2021HANSARDResidential Leaseholders and Interim Fire Safety CostsIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Hollobone. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Vauxhall (Florence Eshalomi) on securing the debate and on her…10 Mar 2021HANSARDBudget Resolutions and Economic SituationNot a day goes by without the utterance of the phrase “levelling up”, whether it be here in the Chamber, in Committee Rooms or in virtual conference after conference. In the Prime…09 Mar 2021