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HANSARDReferral of Prime Minister to Committee of PrivilegesIf the right hon. Gentleman will wait to hear why I think that, I will happily give way in a moment. As has been said, the motion cuts across existing procedures that everyone in…28 Apr 2026HANSARDReferral of Prime Minister to Committee of PrivilegesI rise in this debate first and foremost to reiterate, as other colleagues have done, my fullest solidarity with the victims of Epstein. We should always maintain them at the…28 Apr 2026HANSARDReferral of Prime Minister to Committee of PrivilegesThe right hon. Gentleman can chunter some more, but maybe he should listen to what I say about the basis on which I reached my decision, and then I will happily give way. Before I…28 Apr 2026HANSARDReferral of Prime Minister to Committee of PrivilegesBefore I explain why I am making that case and that decision, I will happily give way.28 Apr 2026HANSARDReferral of Prime Minister to Committee of PrivilegesThe Prime Minister addressed that question when it was put to him in this House a number of times over the following days. He said that he was trying to secure the answers to the…28 Apr 2026HANSARDRail Network Improvements5. What steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to improve the rail network in Wales.22 Apr 2026HANSARDRail Network ImprovementsThe UK Labour Government’s generational commitment to a £14 billion pipeline of rail projects in every part of Wales is a clear demonstration of what can be achieved when two…22 Apr 2026HANSARDIran: Human Rights4. What recent assessment her Department has made of the human rights situation in Iran.21 Apr 2026HANSARDIran: Human RightsAs was referenced, in January, the Islamic Republic unleashed hell on its own citizens, with a brutal crackdown on civilian protests that reportedly saw more than 30,000 people…21 Apr 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseIn Cardiff West, four banks have now closed—HSBC, Halifax, Barclays and, as of June, Lloyds bank in Canton. With those cumulative closures, a large part of my constituency will be…19 Mar 2026HANSARDUK Steel StrategyI refer proudly to my membership of GMB and Unite. I welcome this brilliant announcement and especially the backing of Welsh steel, because Welsh steelmaking is expected to…19 Mar 2026HANSARDNational Security Strategy, Political Finance and Foreign InfluenceI thank my hon. Friend for that excellent statement. I fully welcome the report and its recommendations, which I will read very carefully. I share his concerns about…19 Mar 2026HANSARDUK-EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary AgreementOur recent trade deals with the EU, UK, India and South Korea will reduce bureaucracy while giving significant benefits to our constituents in accessing these markets. Can the…04 Mar 2026HANSARDChina: Foreign Interference ArrestsI thank the Minister for his statement and for all the work he does on the defending democracy taskforce. I also put on record my thanks to the law enforcement authorities and…04 Mar 2026HANSARD Representation of the People BillAs a solicitor who previously advised in this area, I am grateful to be able to contribute to tonight’s Second Reading debate. I welcome much in this Bill, including automatic…02 Mar 2026HANSARDSt David’s Day and Welsh AffairsWhile I will always say that Cardiff Rugby is a brilliant team, I take very seriously the campaign that my hon. Friend and other colleagues have fought on this issue. I too care…26 Feb 2026HANSARDSt David’s Day and Welsh AffairsThank you very much for calling me, Madam Deputy Speaker—diolch yn fawr iawn. I thank the hon. Members for Ceredigion Preseli (Ben Lake) and for North Dorset (Simon Hoare), and my…26 Feb 2026HANSARDRussian Influence on UK Politics and DemocracyMy hon. Friend makes an excellent point, and I fully agree. Of course, his point is about the donations that we know about, but when it comes to cryptocurrency, we do not know who…09 Feb 2026HANSARDRussian Influence on UK Politics and DemocracyIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Pritchard. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for South Norfolk (Ben Goldsborough) for the elegant way in which he presented…09 Feb 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe ongoing threat to our nation’s security from grey zone activity illustrates the importance of international associations and alliances, such as NATO. Does the Minister share…02 Feb 2026