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HANSARD Nigeria: Freedom of Religion or BeliefWill the hon. Gentleman give way?13 Jan 2026HANSARD Finance (No. 2) BillThe Minister rightly refers to draught beer and cider relief, and she said earlier that her concern about freezing alcohol duties was that most of the benefit would be going to…13 Jan 2026HANSARD Nigeria: Freedom of Religion or Beliefrose —13 Jan 2026HANSARD Finance (No. 2) BillIt is a genuine pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Burton and Uttoxeter (Jacob Collier), who made some excellent points. Before I begin, I will disclose that although I do not…13 Jan 2026HANSARDStorm GorettiI join the Minister in thanking the emergency services, local authority and Environment Agency staff and volunteers, who have worked tirelessly to recover from the storm and to…13 Jan 2026HANSARD Nigeria: Freedom of Religion or BeliefThe tragic case of Deborah Samuel Yakubu is a reminder of the culture of impunity that has been allowed to develop in too many parts of Nigeria. Can the Minister assure the House…13 Jan 2026HANSARD Finance (No. 2) BillMy hon. Friend is right, although that is not really a choice that many pubs are able to make, because it is taken for them. We saw the same thing when the previous Labour…13 Jan 2026HANSARDFinance (No. 2) BillThe Minister says that pensioners who only receive the new state pension will not have to pay income tax. Can he say whether pensioners paid the old basic state pension, but who…12 Jan 2026HANSARDFinance (No. 2) BillWill the hon. Lady give way?12 Jan 2026HANSARD Rural Communitiesclaimed to move the closure (Standing Order No. 36). Question put forthwith, That the Question be now put. Question agreed to. Question put accordingly (Standing Order No. 31(2)),…07 Jan 2026HANSARDPublic ServicesHappy new year, Mr Speaker. Policing numbers in Northern Ireland are at their lowest ever level. Both the Police Service of Northern Ireland and Policy Exchange have warned that…07 Jan 2026HANSARD UK-EU Common Understanding NegotiationsWe on the Opposition side of the House recognise the importance of giving young people educational opportunities, but it is vital— [ Interruption. ] Government Members clearly do…17 Dec 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT4. The Minister knows the Westgate pub in her constituency well. It has seen its rateable value go up from £10,500 to £20,000, which means a rates rise of £2,400 once the…11 Dec 2025HANSARD US National Security StrategyThe US strategy makes it even more important that the UK remains a cornerstone of European and global defence. With threats to us and our allies only growing, the Conservative…11 Dec 2025HANSARDDigital ID SchemeIn October, the Prime Minister called a Downing Street press conference rather than come to this House so that he could tell the nation that digital ID will not be mandatory; it…04 Dec 2025HANSARDDigital ID SchemeThe Minister’s answer makes it clear that this announcement was not a policy—it was a late party conference stunt. The Government obviously have not thought it through; it is…04 Dec 2025HANSARDDraft Infected Blood Compensation Scheme (Amendment) Regulations 2025I rise to speak in support of these regulations, as we set out when the Paymaster General made his statement at the end of October. There are, of course, many things on which we…03 Dec 2025HANSARDOffice for Budget Responsibility ForecastsAs the Chief Secretary to the Treasury will know, the “Ministerial Code” requires Ministers to be “as open as possible with Parliament and the public”. Exactly when did the Chief…01 Dec 2025HANSARD Right to Trial by JuryOr read the papers.27 Nov 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseThe Leader of the House will know from his own teaching experience that challenges faced by schools do not respect administrative boundaries. Dudley and Staffordshire schools in…27 Nov 2025