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273 recent contributions in Hansard
HANSARD Knife CrimeI had the opportunity to go out with the local police in my constituency on an operation to combat youth crime. One thing I found most distressing was the liberal ownership and…14 Apr 2026HANSARDMiddle EastToday, the US President impersonated Jesus Christ. Last week, he pledged to wipe out an entire civilisation. His warmongering in the middle east is piling on the pressure for my…13 Apr 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe presumption in favour of development at transport nodes and on the so-called grey belt means that in my constituency of Esher and Walton, which is half green belt and has a…13 Apr 2026HANSARD Gurkha VeteransOne of the most favoured spots in my constituency on a Friday evening is The Ferry in Thames Ditton, a wonderful Nepalese restaurant run by Cepe, who served with the Royal Gurkhas…26 Mar 2026HANSARDFlood Preparedness: Esher and Walton11. What steps she is taking to support flood preparedness projects in the Esher and Walton constituency.19 Mar 2026HANSARDFlood Preparedness: Esher and WaltonThe Thames runs the length of my constituency, making flooding a significant issue. The Thames Ditton flood group has brilliantly secured funding for temporary flood barriers but…19 Mar 2026HANSARD International DevelopmentMay I start by asking the Foreign Secretary why this extremely important statement on Britain’s commitments overseas is being announced on a Thursday, when most MPs are not here?…19 Mar 2026HANSARDIran: US Plan for Sustainable PeaceMy constituents are deeply concerned about further escalation in the middle east and the UK being pulled further into a conflict with no clear objective. They are also concerned…16 Mar 2026HANSARDIran: US Plan for Sustainable Peace11. What assessment he has made of the potential implications for his policies of the US plan for sustainable peace in Iran.16 Mar 2026HANSARDCommonwealth Troops: First World WarI thank the hon. Member for Ilford South (Jas Athwal) for securing this important debate. I, like him, want to start by sharing the story of Khudadad Khan for his extraordinary…05 Mar 2026HANSARD Consular AssistanceThe illegal war started by Trump and Netanyahu has now engulfed the entire middle east, and Iran’s reckless retaliation against our partners in the region is putting British lives…05 Mar 2026HANSARDCommonwealth Troops: First World WarThe hon. Member is entirely right, and I will shortly come on to the forgotten stories of this war. From the mud of Flanders to the deserts of the middle east, from the jungles of…05 Mar 2026HANSARD Palliative CareThe hon. Member is making such a powerful speech. I wish to draw attention to Princess Alice hospice in my constituency. It receives 20% of its funding from the Government, and…05 Mar 2026HANSARDForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeI want to express my thanks to the FCDO and officials for their hard work helping British nationals overseas during the conflict in Iran and the middle east, including helping my…04 Mar 2026HANSARDForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeI would love to, and I will come back to the hon. Member with those at another point, but I am up against the clock at the moment. As I go through my speech, there may be some…04 Mar 2026HANSARDMiddle EastWill the Prime Minister confirm the exact limits of defensive operations and guarantee that those limits will not change, and will the UK withdraw consent to use our bases if…02 Mar 2026HANSARDSchool SEND ProvisionChildren with SEND do not conform to neat packages and definitions, and those with complex needs require fluctuating levels of support. There is real fear among my constituents…02 Mar 2026HANSARD UkraineAny contribution to this debate must surely start with a tribute to the remarkable courage of the Ukrainian people. Four years ago, at the start of Vladimir Putin’s brutal…25 Feb 2026HANSARDAndrew Mountbatten-WindsorDoes the hon. Member agree that it is quite extraordinary that we are urging the Parliament of a foreign country—Congress—to investigate this matter when it concerns our trade…24 Feb 2026HANSARDAndrew Mountbatten-WindsorI want to speak about transparency and accountability in public life and how the system we find ourselves in has been maintained and got us to where we are. In the early…24 Feb 2026