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HANSARDUK Armed ForcesWhether it be covid, the war in Ukraine or the middle east, it is clear that our world is becoming more dangerous, not less. Many of us in the House have been calling for…11 Mar 2024HANSARDInvestigatory Powers (Amendment) Bill [ Lords ] (Second sitting)We are speaking about elected representatives who are then appointed into Government and make decisions, and we have rightly had an important debate, to which the Minister has…07 Mar 2024HANSARDInvestigatory Powers (Amendment) Bill [ Lords ] (Second sitting)That is the confirmation I was seeking.07 Mar 2024HANSARD Budget ResolutionsI did mention the right hon. Gentleman, so I will give way.06 Mar 2024HANSARD Budget ResolutionsWe are on day one of the four days in which the House will debate the Chancellor’s Budget statement, but within minutes of the Chancellor sitting down we heard Opposition parties…06 Mar 2024HANSARD Budget ResolutionsI gave the right hon. Gentleman the opportunity to put his words on the record. I look forward to hearing what he has to say. Here is the rub: it is not likely to get any easier…06 Mar 2024HANSARDIsrael and GazaAs I said last week, a ceasefire is a contract between two sides that is overseen by a third party. Neither side is agreeing to a ceasefire right now, nor is there a third party…27 Feb 2024HANSARDUkraine: Military EquipmentI have just returned from Ukraine. There was absolutely nothing but praise for what Britain has done in providing the munitions and equipment required, and in standing up to Putin…27 Feb 2024HANSARDKnife Crime2. What steps he is taking to tackle knife crime in Bournemouth.26 Feb 2024HANSARDKnife CrimeMay I quickly put on record my thanks to the Security Minister and the Policing Minister for their efforts in upgrading MPs’ security? Across the UK, ever more young people are…26 Feb 2024HANSARD Situation in the Red SeaI welcome this statement and the Defence Secretary’s leadership. It is clear that the Houthi threat may last months, and it is right that Britain plays our role in protecting…26 Feb 2024HANSARDCeasefire in GazaI very much welcome this debate on supporting a ceasefire in Gaza and the steps required to get us there, but let me be clear: as the nation and, indeed, those beyond look on,…21 Feb 2024HANSARDDeath of Alexei NavalnyYulia Navalnaya’s speech at the Munich security conference changed the tone of that entire summit. She called for the west to act. Does the Minister agree with me that Alexei…19 Feb 2024HANSARDSituation in the Red SeaThe Defence Secretary is right that this mission must continue to stand up and defend international laws in the Red sea, but the mission to remove the Houthi threat and keep the…05 Feb 2024HANSARDHospitality Sector: Fiscal SupportThe Minister is being very generous in giving way. My right hon. Friend the Member for Witham (Priti Patel) mentioned the forthcoming Budget. Is there anything the Minister can…31 Jan 2024HANSARDHospitality Sector: Fiscal SupportOn a point of order, Ms Bardell. This is Westminster Hall; this is not “Just a Minute”, but if it was “Just a Minute”, that contribution would probably have been a deviation.31 Jan 2024HANSARDHospitality Sector: Fiscal SupportI am grateful to have caught your eye, Ms Bardell, and am pleased to see the Minister in his place. I am passionate about tourism, not just because I represent the best seaside…31 Jan 2024HANSARDHospitality Sector: Fiscal SupportEverybody understands the passion with which the Minister is pushing this. I do hope, as I teased last time, that he is having private conversations with the Treasury and making…31 Jan 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsT6. By any measure our world is becoming more dangerous, not less. I very much welcome Britain’s leadership and rekindled engagement on the international stage, not least in…30 Jan 2024HANSARD Israel and the Occupied Palestinian TerritoriesI very much welcome the five-point plan, the call for an immediate pause in fighting and the contact group bringing together stakeholders. The allegations directed at UNRWA are…29 Jan 2024