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HANSARDSerious Criminal Cases BacklogRape and sexual violence prosecutions are at their lowest ever level in England and Wales, and domestic abuse prosecutions are down 19%, and that is at a time, during lockdown,…20 Jan 2021HANSARDCovid-19 Vaccine AccessThe world is on the brink of a “catastrophic moral failure” according to the head of the World Health Organisation. Unless there is a collaborative global approach, the pandemic…19 Jan 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsMore than 100 Members of this House signed a cross-party letter to the Prime Minister about our anxieties for the peacefully protesting farmers in India, and we eagerly await his…19 Jan 2021HANSARD High Speed Rail (West Midlands – Crewe) BillI rise to support the Bill and all the Lords amendments. I thank the Minister for his acceptance of Labour amendments, particularly Lords amendment 3, and for his acknowledgement…19 Jan 2021HANSARDCovid-19 Vaccine AccessWhat recent steps the Government have taken to help ensure equitable access to covid-19 vaccines for people living in the global south.19 Jan 2021HANSARD Domestic Abuse and Hidden Harms during LockdownMany of us have been extremely concerned about the increased incidence of domestic abuse and other hidden harms during lockdown. However, many domestic abuse charities and…14 Jan 2021HANSARDEU Trade and Co-operation Agreement: Fishing IndustryThe National Federation of Fishermen’s Organisations described the Prime Minister’s EU trade deal as “minuscule, marginal, paltry, pathetic” and some British fishers are now…14 Jan 2021HANSARDMental Health Act ReformSadly, one in eight LGBT+ young people aged 18 to 24 have said that they were tempted to take their own lives within the past year. Will the Secretary of State highlight how the…13 Jan 2021HANSARD Covid-19 Response: Defence SupportI commend our wonderful armed forces personnel for continually putting their shoulder to the wheel in the midst of a national crisis. The mass vaccination centres require not just…12 Jan 2021HANSARDCovid-19On Sunday, the Prime Minister came on national television and, looking into the eyes of the British people, told worried parents that it was perfectly safe to send their dearly…06 Jan 2021HANSARDCovid-19The Prime Minister closed down schools. Therefore, they are not safe for people to return to.06 Jan 2021HANSARD European Union (Future Relationship) BillThe lead-up to this Brexit deal has seen a litany of broken promises. Earlier this year, the Prime Minister stood at the Dispatch Box and said that there was “no threat to the…30 Dec 2020HANSARD European Union (Future Relationship) Billrose—30 Dec 2020HANSARD European Union (Future Relationship) Billrose—30 Dec 2020HANSARD European Union (Future Relationship) BillMany hon. Members will face a dire dilemma because they will feel that our country has been sold short. On the one hand, we have the Prime Minister’s thin, terrible, burnt…30 Dec 2020HANSARD Immigration Rules: Supported AccommodationThese major, fundamental changes to the immigration rules were laid last week, incredibly, with zero consultation with stakeholders such as local authorities and the asylum…16 Dec 2020HANSARDOckenden ReviewWe are discussing today the traumatic findings thus far of the Ockenden review about the Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, and our hearts go out to the grieving parents…10 Dec 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Co-ordinationWhat recent steps his Department has taken to help ensure co-ordination between Scotland and other nations of the UK on the response to the covid-19 outbreak.09 Dec 2020HANSARDEngagementsMany constituents, especially those emanating from the Punjab and other parts of India, were horrified, as I was, to see footage of water cannon, tear gas and brute force being…09 Dec 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Co-ordinationLast month, an opinion poll revealed that 68% of Scots want the Scottish and UK Governments to work more closely together. Minister, why is it that, despite that, the Scottish and…09 Dec 2020