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HANSARDSteel TariffsThe Minister has mentioned the negotiations with the European Union. The elephant in the room is the fact that we would not be in this position if we had not left the European…17 Jun 2026 · 3d agoHANSARDBelfast: Violent DisorderThe attack in Belfast on Monday night was horrific, and the scenes last night were terrifying. It is understandable that people are seeking answers, and that yet another horrific…10 Jun 2026HANSARDMurder of Henry NowakI think that for all of us as MPs, the time we spend with families who lose a family member in horrific circumstances stays with us throughout our career. I know that in my…02 Jun 2026HANSARDMilburn Review: Interim ReportThis report powerfully illustrates the benefits of investing in our young people, as well as the costs and consequences of not doing so. It shows that children who are not…02 Jun 2026HANSARDEquality Act 2010: Code of PracticeWhat this place does best is scrutiny. That is why it is so problematic that this legislation is coming forward in a draft form as a negative statutory instrument. This guidance…01 Jun 2026HANSARDLord Mandelson Humble Address: Government ResponseThe challenge for all our constituents is that every time this subject comes up, they cannot shake the sense that Peter Mandelson’s business interests hang like a grubby layer…01 Jun 2026HANSARD Middle EastThe challenge for the Minister is that we have come in for a statement on the middle east, but in the last few weeks alone, we have seen the treatment of detainees being flaunted…21 May 2026HANSARDBacking Business to Create Economic GrowthAs much as I enjoy lectures from the Widow Twankey of Reform, I see this King’s Speech as an opportunity for us all to reflect on the anger that I suspect we all heard on the…18 May 2026HANSARDLord Mandelson Humble Address: Government Response UpdateThe pain of the Epstein victims sits heavy with all of us in this House because we expect the highest standards of all of us. The challenge with this incident is that it involves…27 Apr 2026HANSARD Children’s Wellbeing and Schools BillMy hon. Friend is making a very powerful case for the importance of acting quickly. One of the reasons many of us want swift action is the concern that those who profit from the…27 Apr 2026HANSARDSecurity VettingThe Prime Minister is being candid about some of the challenges in this process. I am sure that he will share the frustration felt across the House as revelations keep coming and…20 Apr 2026HANSARD Antisemitic AttacksWalthamstow stands shoulder to shoulder with the Jewish community in this country in standing up to these people trying to divide our nation. We recognise the pain and fear in our…20 Apr 2026HANSARD Knife CrimeI know that the Minister, like me, has had conversations with a parent who has lost a loved one. As an MP, they break your heart. I think particularly today of the mother of Josh…14 Apr 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy hon. Friend will recognise, though, that many of us are concerned about the integrity of the concepts of terrorism and terrorist organisations, and the importance of people’s…14 Apr 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMany of us recognise the picture of pain that the Minister is painting, especially following the terrorist attack, but good legislation requires debate, scrutiny and…14 Apr 2026HANSARDMiddle EastI welcome the Prime Minister’s tough stance in response to President Trump’s demands to get involved in this conflict, and his commitment that Lebanon must be part of the…13 Apr 2026HANSARDSEND Provision and ReformOn that point, will my hon. Friend give way?13 Apr 2026HANSARDSEND Provision and ReformLet me tell the hon. Member that in London people have the same concern that my hon. Friend the Member for West Lancashire (Ashley Dalton) set out. We have to change the system,…13 Apr 2026HANSARD Reproductive CoercionMy hon. Friend is telling an incredibly powerful story about reproductive coercion and, in particular, the role of family courts. Does she agree that this issue, this case and all…24 Mar 2026HANSARDMiddle EastI thank my right hon. Friend for this detailed update. Further to his earlier comments, it is really important that our constituents understand how serious this is. Energy traders…23 Mar 2026