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HANSARDCeasefire in GazaThat is why I say that a ceasefire, by necessity, means both sides. Hon. Members should be very careful not to vote for the appearance of this House taking one side, however…21 Feb 2024HANSARDCeasefire in GazaLet me be clear: the Labour party is calling for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire. We have been absolutely clear that when that ceasefire comes, we do not want to see the…21 Feb 2024HANSARDCeasefire in GazaThe hon. Gentleman makes a good point, but let us be clear: the last pause came before there had been any release of any hostages. It came at a point when very little humanitarian…21 Feb 2024HANSARDCeasefire in GazaI have huge respect for the hon. Lady. Since 7 October, she and I have been in Bahrain together, meeting with middle east leaders to talk about these very issues. The whole point…21 Feb 2024HANSARDClimate Change AdaptationFrom the floods to the fires, from melting ice sheets to ocean heat, the climate crisis is reaching a tipping point. Labour has a plan at home: doubling onshore wind, trebling…30 Jan 2024HANSARDPalestinian State: RecognitionFor a decade now, the Labour party has supported Palestinian recognition. As my right hon. and learned Friend the Member for Holborn and St Pancras (Keir Starmer) has said,…30 Jan 2024HANSARD Israel and the Occupied Palestinian TerritoriesI thank the Minister for advance sight of his statement. Last week, the International Court of Justice made an interim ruling under the genocide convention on the situation in…29 Jan 2024HANSARDIsrael and PalestineMr Speaker, the Christmas period has not brought peace to the middle east. There has been no let-up to the intolerable suffering in Gaza and no end to the cruelty for hostages.…08 Jan 2024HANSARDIsrael and Palestine(Urgent Question): To ask the Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office if he will make a statement on the situation in Israel and Palestine.08 Jan 2024HANSARDIsrael and GazaI am grateful to the hon. Member for Oxford West and Abingdon (Layla Moran) for securing this very important urgent question. May I say how deeply sorry I am to hear of the…19 Dec 2023HANSARD Venezuela: Threat to GuyanaI am grateful to the hon. Member for Bridgwater and West Somerset (Mr Liddell-Grainger) for securing the question on this important matter. The actions of Venezuela over the past…14 Dec 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsAn aggressive threat to a smaller neighbour, an attack on recognised international borders, an illegitimate referendum stoking historical grievances—the Putin playbook is being…12 Dec 2023HANSARDViolence in the West BankAnother day when the Foreign Secretary is unaccountable, in the middle of a war that could still get even worse. West bank violence is rising, Hezbollah have attacked Israeli…12 Dec 2023HANSARDIsrael-Hamas War: DiplomacyI know that you continue with your best endeavours, Mr Speaker, but when it comes to a matter as important as this, I think we see why it is so problematic that the Foreign…11 Dec 2023HANSARDIsrael-Hamas War: Diplomacy(Urgent Question) : To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs if he will make a statement on the international diplomacy surrounding the…11 Dec 2023HANSARD Cyber Interference: UK DemocracyI am grateful to the Minister for advance sight of his statement. The news that the Russian intelligence service is behind an effort to target Members of this House and the other…07 Dec 2023HANSARDIsrael and Hamas: Humanitarian Pause(Urgent Question): To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs if he will make a statement on the Israel-Gaza situation and the humanitarian…27 Nov 2023HANSARDIsrael and Hamas: Humanitarian PauseI am grateful for the granting of this urgent question. Holding the Government to account is a sacred duty of this House, but with Lord Cameron of Chipping Norton not here, this…27 Nov 2023HANSARDViolence Reduction, Policing and Criminal Justicerose—15 Nov 2023HANSARDViolence Reduction, Policing and Criminal JusticeI will turn to those issues shortly. Everyone in this House wants the fighting to end. The central debate is about the steps to bring that about, and there is a discussion across…15 Nov 2023