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HANSARDNorthern GazaReport after report from reputable organisations—the most recent being Amnesty International—have concluded that Israel’s actions in Gaza are genocidal in nature. The scale of…07 Jan 2025HANSARDNational Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) BillThe hon. Member has mentioned GPs. Blackburn has one of the highest numbers of patients per GP in the UK. Not enough appointments are available, which places a huge strain on the…17 Dec 2024HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillThe time for us to make this decision is wrong, frankly. At a time when 44,000 terminally ill pensioners are set to lose their winter fuel allowance—indeed, many of them have lost…29 Nov 2024HANSARD Devolution: LancashireI congratulate the hon. Member on securing a debate on this historic day, which we celebrate as Lancashire Day—a day that promotes and preserves the true identity of Lancashire. I…27 Nov 2024HANSARDIsrael-Gaza Conflict: Arrest WarrantsFrankly, I am disappointed that the Government are not giving any clear responses. I therefore ask this question. In October 2023, over 800 experts in international law and in…25 Nov 2024HANSARDIncome Tax (Charge)On the winter fuel allowance, does the hon. Member agree that freezing pensioners will only increase the need for NHS resources when hospitals are already struggling?05 Nov 2024HANSARDIncome Tax (Charge)Blackburn has the third highest number of patients per GP. Does the Member agree that, despite the ringfencing of the funding that GP surgeries get, the increase in national…05 Nov 2024HANSARD Israel: UNRWA BanThese are the words of the United Nations humanitarian chief, Joyce Msuya: “The entire population of north Gaza is at risk of dying”. If someone so high up in the United Nations…29 Oct 2024HANSARDGaza: Humanitarian SituationWhile I appreciate the comments about aid, does the Minister condemn the ethnic cleansing and annexation of northern Gaza under the general’s plan, with aid not being allowed in?…22 Oct 2024HANSARDPolicingAlthough I welcome the Home Secretary’s response on antisocial behaviour involving e-scooters and bikes, I wish to reiterate the concerns of my residents in Blackburn. Will she…21 Oct 2024HANSARDCarer’s AllowanceThe right hon. Gentleman refers to mental health. Romi Taylor is a 16-year-old who cares for her mother, who has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Romi recently won an award…16 Oct 2024HANSARDGaza and Humanitarian AidI agree that calls for additional aid and safe routes for the delivery of aid into Gaza are vital and encouraged. However, does the hon. Member agree that questions must be raised…10 Oct 2024HANSARDGaza and Humanitarian AidI repeat again the absurdity of the situation whereby we give aid with one hand to the besieged population of Gaza and provide weapons with the other, which has created the…10 Oct 2024HANSARDGaza and Humanitarian AidWill the Minister give way?10 Oct 2024HANSARDVAT: Independent SchoolsDoes the Member agree that the policy threatens the viability of many independent schools that have charitable status and serve deprived communities, including many independent…08 Oct 2024HANSARDIndependent Schools: VAT and Business Rates ExemptionsWill the Minister give way?08 Oct 2024HANSARDRecognition of PalestineI hear what the Secretary of State said, but does he agree that the immediate recognition of the state of Palestine is vital to the UK’s commitment to uphold international law and…30 Jul 2024HANSARDSouthport IncidentI join the Home Secretary in expressing my deepest and heartfelt condolences to the families of Alice, Bebe and Elsie. Words cannot express the sorrow they must be feeling after…30 Jul 2024HANSARDRecognition of Palestine3. If he will support the immediate recognition of the state of Palestine.30 Jul 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseI have been inundated with messages of concern and upset from my constituents following the horrific images from Manchester airport, and I myself am deeply concerned about what…25 Jul 2024