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HANSARDArmed Forces BillWill the right hon. Gentleman give way?02 Jun 2026HANSARD Steel Industry (Nationalisation) BillThe nationalisation of the steel industry explicitly links our domestic and international policies. It demonstrates the need for us to go out and champion our steel sector by…21 May 2026HANSARD Middle East: Economic ResponseI welcome the measures that the Chancellor has set out, particularly those that will help small businesses such as Noted Eel & Pie House in Leyton, Homies On Donkeys in the…21 May 2026HANSARD Middle EastThank you, Madam Deputy Speaker—I will truncate my question. Israel is demonstrating a disinterest in peace and a disregard for international norms. Does my hon. Friend agree that…21 May 2026HANSARD Northern Ireland Troubles Bill (Carry-over)Will the hon. Member give way?27 Apr 2026HANSARD Northern Ireland Troubles Bill (Carry-over)rose—27 Apr 2026HANSARD Northern Ireland Troubles Bill (Carry-over)I thank the Minister for giving way. We are having this debate because in hindsight the military forces deployed in Northern Ireland were not provided with adequate protection. If…27 Apr 2026HANSARDEngagementsQ2. Today marks the anniversary of the racist murder of my friend’s brother, Stephen Lawrence. Tomorrow is St George’s day. Does my right hon. Friend agree that now, more than…22 Apr 2026HANSARD Antisemitic AttacksI joined East London and Essex liberal synagogue for a seder this month. They, and all our Jewish communities, are loved and respected—something that has been made clear to them…20 Apr 2026HANSARDSecurity VettingMandelson’s appointment was a huge failure of the British state, and I welcome the Prime Minister’s candour in accepting his responsibility for his part in it. Does the Prime…20 Apr 2026HANSARDMiddle EastI welcome the Prime Minister’s leadership in supporting our regional partners and our national interests, particularly that of free navigation. However, that lies outwith our most…13 Apr 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsT2. As the US-Iran war pushes up petrol prices, ensuring that people can own electric vehicles is an economic and environmental necessity. To do that, it is essential that…26 Mar 2026HANSARDMiddle EastThe availability of Type 45s is a direct result of the severe defence cuts enacted by the Conservatives in 2010, so I am incredulous that they comment on their availability…23 Mar 2026HANSARD International Women’s Day“A very quick speech from Calvin Bailey,” said no one ever. Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker—this will show your influence over me. In 2021, the Defence Committee published a…12 Mar 2026HANSARD International Women’s DayMy hon. Friend is making an incredibly powerful point. However, if we are really going to change things, we need fathers to speak to their daughters. I recall making a deliberate…12 Mar 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseMarch is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. As we know, this Labour Government have created a men’s health strategy in which the men and boys summit later this year will be an…12 Mar 2026HANSARDMiddle East: DefenceIt was a Conservative 2010 strategic defence and security review and subsequent basing review that took the Royal Navy’s repair facilities from three to one—an utterly reckless…09 Mar 2026HANSARDMiddle East: Economic UpdateThe impacts of this spiralling conflict are serious and will fall on our constituents’ pockets, so I welcome the Chancellor’s statement and the measures that she has set out. Yet…09 Mar 2026HANSARDEconomic Growth1. What recent discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on increasing economic growth in Wales.04 Mar 2026HANSARDEconomic GrowthAt the announcement of the £50 million Wales defence growth deal that the Secretary of State and the Defence Secretary made a few weeks ago, they visited Space Forge, which, at…04 Mar 2026