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HANSARDCoroner Services: West MidlandsAs I recently had the experience of bereavement in the family, may I ask the hon. Member to join me in recognising the exceptional service of the Blackburn coroner service and its…15 May 2025HANSARDGaza: UK AssessmentAmnesty International has described the two-month siege in Gaza as “genocide in action”. According to experts, Israel is deliberately creating conditions that could lead to the…14 May 2025HANSARDPersonal Independence Payment: Disabled PeopleI recently met many furious constituents outraged both by the cuts already made and by those still to come. Nearly 10,000 people in Blackburn rely on PIP. I join the right hon.…07 May 2025HANSARD India-Pakistan: EscalationEvery day we witness the collapse of international limits on force, diplomatic norms, humanitarian law and institutions built by nations after two world wars to secure a more…07 May 2025HANSARD Middle East UpdateThank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. After last week’s elections, the Prime Minister pledged to the British public that he would go harder on the issue of migration. Given what the…06 May 2025HANSARD Middle East UpdateOver and over again, from all parts of this House, we witness grandstanding against mass migration and the most vulnerable in any society—refugees and asylum seekers—while knowing…06 May 2025HANSARDKashmir: Increasing TensionI echo the words of condemnation over the horrific terror attacks in Pahalgam, which took the lives of 26 innocent tourists. I express my heartfelt condolences to all those who…29 Apr 2025HANSARDPalestinian Authority Prime Minister VisitToday, the International Court of Justice heard that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza under the world’s watchful eye. All of us are witnesses to the most horrific crimes…29 Apr 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [Lords]I agree wholeheartedly with all that the hon. Member has to say. Will he join me in congratulating Blackburn Rovers on their outstanding community work, especially to support…28 Apr 2025HANSARDSewageIn my constituency, raw sewage discharge increased by 75% in 2023, yet there are plans to raise bills by 32% in the next five years. It is clear that the British public are being…23 Apr 2025HANSARDGaza: Israeli Military OperationsUnder the convention on the prevention and punishment of the crime of genocide, to which the UK is a signatory, states have an obligation to prevent and punish genocide. That…02 Apr 2025HANSARDSpring StatementIt is estimated that in under five years there will be more than 3 million families in receipt of disability benefits who will lose financially as a result of today’s…26 Mar 2025HANSARD Military Co-operation with IsraelDoes my hon. Friend agree that allying with Israel while it carries out a genocide will bring about the end of the international world order as we know it?18 Mar 2025HANSARD Military Co-operation with IsraelYesterday, the Foreign Secretary admitted that Israel is breaking international law. Does the Minister therefore acknowledge that its actions and our Government’s refusal to act…18 Mar 2025HANSARD Israeli-Palestinian Peace: International FundI hear what the Minister has to say about how we can move to a path towards peace. However, does he agree that there must be steps taken to ensure that Israel is held accountable…11 Mar 2025HANSARD English Devolution and Local GovernmentLancashire combined county authority has now been established, and my constituents are keen to unleash its potential, creating new jobs and inviting funding and investment into…05 Feb 2025HANSARDGrowing the UK EconomyThe Chief Secretary to the Treasury articulates a vision whereby the Government are committed to facilitating business investment, generating jobs and opportunities. However, I…29 Jan 2025HANSARDGaza: Humanitarian SituationDespite genocide, displacement and destruction, Palestinians are returning to northern Gaza and remain rooted in their land. In respect of President Trump’s remarks, the Minister…28 Jan 2025HANSARDMiddle EastI join in with the sentiments of relief and hope for peace after a horrific 15-month-long ordeal. However, a ceasefire cannot take away from the fact that Israel is on trial for…16 Jan 2025HANSARD Child Sexual Exploitation and AbuseI thank the Secretary of State for her in-depth explanation of what the Government are and will be doing to ensure the safety of our children in the face of the most heinous…16 Jan 2025