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HANSARD Injury in Service AwardPolice officers, firefighters, paramedics and members of other emergency services and public services face real risks every day to keep people safe. When those risks lead to…20 Nov 2025HANSARD Migration: Settlement PathwayThe Home Secretary announced a consultation on a five-year pathway to settlement for those who work in the public sector to recognise the particularly valuable role they play in…20 Nov 2025HANSARD Separation Centres: Terrorist OffendersWhat a sorry state of affairs. This case highlights the consequences of a prison system, which includes separation centres, that was overstretched and under-resourced by the last…20 Nov 2025HANSARD Injury in Service AwardMy hon. Friend is completely right. Being injured in the line of duty needs to be about physical and mental health, and we have heard many examples of that so far. Debbie reminded…20 Nov 2025HANSARD Ukraine: Forcible Removal of ChildrenOne of the most important things the UK can do to support Ukraine is to push President Trump on a comprehensive G7 plan to seize the estimated £300 billion of Russian assets…20 Nov 2025HANSARD Border Security, Asylum and Immigration BillThe Liberal Democrats and I want to stop dangerous small boat crossings. We want to stop the smuggling gangs and bring them to justice. The former Conservative Government failed…19 Nov 2025HANSARD Property (Digital Assets etc) Bill [Lords]I thank colleagues from across the House. It is a good example of cross-party working, delivering a Bill that has been well-scrutinised and is fit for purpose. In that spirit, I…19 Nov 2025HANSARD Property (Digital Assets etc) Bill [Lords]It is a pleasure to speak once again in this Chamber on the Property (Digital Assets etc) Bill, which creates a modern legal framework that will allow Britain to take every…19 Nov 2025HANSARD Border Security, Asylum and Immigration BillI am pleased that the Home Secretary and the Government are finally listening to what I and others have been saying for years: that safe and legal routes are important. However,…19 Nov 2025HANSARD Border Security, Asylum and Immigration BillThe hon. Gentleman and I, and others, worked really hard in Committee, proposing humanitarian visa amendments, and trying to lift the ban on asylum seekers working—both measures…19 Nov 2025HANSARDGreat British Energy: Public Services and Renewable EnergyA constituent of mine wants to replace his gas boiler with renewable energy, which will cost him around £400. I am concerned by the prohibitive costs, which massively undermine…18 Nov 2025HANSARDViolence against Women and GirlsToday has seen the publication of the safeguarding review into the murder of my 10-year-old constituent Sara Sharif. The findings of that inquiry are what I feared—that the state,…13 Nov 2025HANSARDDraft Immigration Skills Charge (Amendment) Regulations 2025After years of mismanagement by the Conservatives, our immigration system is a mess. Public trust has been shattered, and it is up to this Government to restore that confidence…12 Nov 2025HANSARDDraft Immigration Skills Charge (Amendment) Regulations 2025Will the Government agree to study the impact on the health and social care sector of increasing this charge?12 Nov 2025HANSARDEngagementsQ4. The Times has reported that local elections across the country will be delayed for a second year in a row. The leader of my local authority, Surrey county council, has had to…22 Oct 2025HANSARDHeathrow: National Airports ReviewAbout an hour ago, the Prime Minister did not answer my request for a cast-iron guarantee, so I wonder whether the Secretary of State can do a bit better. My constituency is 16…22 Oct 2025HANSARDAsylum Seekers: Support and AccommodationIt is clear from both the petitions that people across the country are angry and frustrated about the state of our asylum system. The Liberal Democrats understand why people have…20 Oct 2025HANSARDMotorsport4. What steps she is taking to support the motorsport industry.16 Oct 2025HANSARDMotorsportAs well as congratulating McLaren, which is based in my constituency of Woking, for winning the Formula 1 constructors’ title for the second season in a row, will the Minister…16 Oct 2025HANSARDBreweries: Carbon EmissionsOne of the many brands of Woking-based Asahi is Cornish Orchards, which has recently decarbonised and cut its emissions by 94% by investing in renewable energy. Does the Minister…14 Oct 2025