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HANSARDAutumn Statement ResolutionsI am not here to speak at length about the particular details of each project, including the sizeable project in the right hon. Lady’s constituency, but as far as the Labour party…23 Nov 2023HANSARDAutumn Statement ResolutionsThe Labour party believes that we must see a focus on renewable energies as we transition the economy, which includes investment in the nuclear sector. The hon. Gentleman rightly…23 Nov 2023HANSARD Debt in AfricaI beg to move, That this House has considered the matter of debt in Africa. I am extremely grateful to the House authorities for allowing me to secure this crucial debate on debt…21 Nov 2023HANSARD Debt in AfricaIt has been a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Vickers, for what has been a thoughtful and emotive debate. I thank all hon. Members for their commendable…21 Nov 2023HANSARDRAF Aid Flights to the Middle East9. What steps he is taking to increase the number of RAF aid flights to the middle east.20 Nov 2023HANSARDRAF Aid Flights to the Middle EastAs I have said previously, I want to see an end to the violence in the middle east, although I acknowledge that neither Israel nor Hamas agreed to an immediate ceasefire. While…20 Nov 2023HANSARDViolence Reduction, Policing and Criminal JusticeI thank my hon. Friend, who is correct in what he says. A lot of our constituents will not be aware of the procedures and protocols of Parliament, and how Labour Members hardly,…15 Nov 2023HANSARDViolence Reduction, Policing and Criminal JusticeIn speaking to amendments (h) and (r), the House will be aware that I have openly called for a negotiated ceasefire on both sides, along with the release of all hostages. However,…15 Nov 2023HANSARDWealth TaxI welcome the Minister to his place. The Government have the opportunity next week to right an historical wrong by abolishing non-dom tax status. The Chancellor could use that…14 Nov 2023HANSARDIsrael and the Occupied Palestinian TerritoriesThe short pauses on their own are a first step, but they will not address the grave humanitarian crisis unfolding in Gaza. The damage to water pipelines, sewage pipes, hospitals,…14 Nov 2023HANSARDDestitution: Children23. What steps his Department is taking to reduce the number of children experiencing destitution.13 Nov 2023HANSARDDestitution: ChildrenI wish to draw your attention, Mr Speaker, to a very distressing case in my Slough constituency. A single mother, a victim of domestic violence, is struggling to pay her rent and…13 Nov 2023HANSARD Occupied Palestinian Territories: Humanitarian SituationHeartbreakingly, the number of children killed in Gaza in just four weeks of Israeli bombardment has surpassed the number killed in global conflict zones for every year since…08 Nov 2023HANSARDWestern Rail Link to HeathrowYou will be aware, Mr Speaker, that I have long championed a western rail link to Heathrow, which would connect 20% of the UK population to within one interchange of our nation’s…26 Oct 2023HANSARDWestern Rail Link to Heathrow7. What assessment he has made of the adequacy of progress on constructing the western rail link to Heathrow.26 Oct 2023HANSARDWar in UkraineDue to Putin’s illegal invasion of a sovereign neighbouring nation, Ukraine is now the most heavily mined country on earth, leading to countless deaths of innocent civilians. As…24 Oct 2023HANSARDEducationThis is yet another error and case of incompetence under this Government. The average primary school is expected to be more than £12,000 worse off next academic year and the…23 Oct 2023HANSARDCrown Prosecution Service: Access to JusticeShockingly, according to the latest figures, more than 6,400 Crown court cases have been waiting more than two years to be heard. That is up more than two thirds on last year…19 Oct 2023HANSARDCrown Prosecution Service: Access to Justice6. What recent assessment she has made of the effectiveness of the Crown Prosecution Service in ensuring access to justice for victims of crime.19 Oct 2023HANSARDGaza: Al-Ahli Arab Hospital ExplosionAfter all the decades of suffering, injustice and occupation endured by the Palestinian people, this terrorism and the scenes of death and destruction at Al-Ahli Arab Hospital are…18 Oct 2023