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HANSARD Cuba: Humanitarian SituationTrump’s reckless blockade is exacerbating the humanitarian crisis facing Cubans. It is the latest iteration of his “might is right” approach to global diplomacy, with devastating…08 Jun 2026HANSARD Water CompaniesFor more than a decade my constituent Holly, of Ferry Road in Thames Ditton, has watched Thames Water clean up raw sewage from her street, only to be told that the system is not…08 Jun 2026HANSARDDigital Safety: ChildrenAt the G7 Digital Ministers meeting, it was reported that the US and the UK watered down stronger protections for children presented by France. My constituents, as evidenced by…08 Jun 2026HANSARD Lebanon: Israel Defence Forces Operations(Urgent Question) : To ask the Under-Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs to make a statement on the Israel Defence Forces’ operations in Lebanon.03 Jun 2026HANSARD Lebanon: Israel Defence Forces OperationsIt has become routine for Donald Trump to declare a ceasefire when none exists, and in Lebanon the President’s claim that fighting has ceased is a dangerous fantasy. Under…03 Jun 2026HANSARDCommunity PharmaciesAccessibility is paramount. The costs that are pushed on to pharmacists mean that they cannot remain sustainable and that they resist opening pharmacies in smaller places, because…02 Jun 2026HANSARDDraft Syria (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2026May I associate myself with the Minister’s comments on the anniversary of Jo Cox’s murder and her friendship to the people of Syria? Once again, her spirit is very much alive, in…02 Jun 2026HANSARDCommunity PharmaciesBoots closed its pharmacy in Thames Ditton in 2024. An application was put in for another one, but it was decided following a pharmaceutical needs assessment that the need was met…02 Jun 2026HANSARD Humble Address: Andrew Mountbatten-WindsorA Downing Street spokesperson is currently saying that a further tranche of files relating to the appointment are to be published at a future date, which is different from what…21 May 2026HANSARD Middle EastI thank the Minister for advance sight of his statement. I know that many colleagues, like me, are frustrated by the Government’s lack of action to secure progress of a two-state…21 May 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseWould the Leader of the House join me in congratulating Walton and Hersham football club in my constituency? They have secured promotion to the national league south for the first…21 May 2026HANSARDChild Protection OnlineNew polling commissioned by the Online Safety Act Network shows that almost 80% of the public want comprehensive laws regulating social media platforms, because otherwise those…20 May 2026HANSARDBacking Business to Create Economic GrowthMy constituency is the single biggest contributor to the Exchequer of any constituency outside London. It is home to almost 5,500 businesses, and their opinion matters. As their…18 May 2026HANSARDWest Bank: Illegal SettlementsAlongside what is happening on the west bank, in Lebanon, more than 1 million people have been forcibly displaced. The Guardian has reported that Israeli strikes on medical…21 Apr 2026HANSARDMaternity CommissionerIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Sir Alec. I congratulate the hon. and learned Member for Folkestone and Hythe (Tony Vaughan) on opening this important debate. I…20 Apr 2026HANSARDMaternity CommissionerThank you for that clarification, Sir Alec. I am trying to do my best on protocol. When I took baby Tom, who is now 14 years old, home, hugging him ever more tightly, I told only…20 Apr 2026HANSARD Children’s Wellbeing and Schools BillI absolutely agree. Tech companies have billions of pounds, and the consultation also asks children 62 questions. How on earth can a child whose attention has been taken by a…15 Apr 2026HANSARD Rail Prices: Contactless PaymentsThis is such an important debate. My constituency is the single biggest contributor to the Exchequer of any constituency outside London, yet we were completely missed out from the…15 Apr 2026HANSARD Children’s Wellbeing and Schools BillAs the mother of four teenage and young adult children, about 50% of my parenting involves placing limits on my children’s phones or devices to limit the time they spend on them.…15 Apr 2026HANSARD Rail Prices: Contactless PaymentsOf course it is really important that we bring fares down, but we also need to make sure that the trains actually work. In February, 5.82% of all South West Railway services were…15 Apr 2026