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HANSARDCriminal Justice BillI wish to share my concerns, which are those the hon. Lady has mentioned. The Bill introduces a wide definition of “nuisance rough sleeping” that is incredibly concerning to me,…28 Nov 2023HANSARDCriminal Justice BillIn February last year, both Houses of Parliament supported the repeal of the Vagrancy Act 1824 via an amendment to the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill. However, no…28 Nov 2023HANSARDAutumn Statement ResolutionsI am delighted with the feedback that the Chancellor has received from businesses, but analysis by the Resolution Foundation finds that households will be £1,900 poorer at the end…23 Nov 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseThe Chancellor said yesterday that he had taken steps to support people through the cost of living crisis created in Downing Street, so why have 2 million citizens had to rely on…23 Nov 2023HANSARDAutumn Statement ResolutionsMy constituents in Liverpool, Wavertree have suffered immensely over the past 13 years. I listened to the Chancellor talk about “compassionate” conservatism yesterday—a truly…23 Nov 2023HANSARDBuilding an NHS Fit for the FutureThe most Gracious Speech summed up the agenda, or lack thereof, of a tired Government: one who have run out of steam after inflicting considerable damage to our country over 13…13 Nov 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseThe word “economy” was mentioned only once in the King’s Speech. Given that the country faces the highest tax burden since the second world war, not to mention the longest squeeze…09 Nov 2023HANSARD Occupied Palestinian Territories: Humanitarian SituationIn 2014, a six-hour pause made way for a three-day pause before a ceasefire. This House must be on the right side of history, and I absolutely respect the Minister for the time…08 Nov 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsIn recent months, there was a concerted campaign from the public to prevent the closure of Park View Medical Centre in Liverpool, which was subsequently closed by the Merseyside…17 Oct 2023HANSARDRegional Inequalities: Coastal CommunitiesI welcome the new Minister to his place. In the Secretary of State’s address to his party conference there was barely a mention of levelling up, and no mention whatsoever of the…16 Oct 2023HANSARDLocal Authority FundingDiscretionary housing payments administered by councils are a vital resource in staving off homelessness. The figures—£140 million in 2021-22, £100 million in 2022-23 and…10 Jul 2023HANSARD Building Safety and Social HousingMay I first associate myself with the comments of the Secretary of State in welcoming the families and friends of those involved in the Grenfell tragedy, and the survivors, who…06 Jul 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsT4. According to probation unions, recent restructure and staff shortages are making it extremely difficult to keep tabs on some of the most dangerous individuals in our society.…27 Jun 2023HANSARDMortgage and Rental CostsI thank the Minister for giving way. He is being very generous with his time. With not all the mortgage market covered by the charter, there is a worry that around 1 million…27 Jun 2023HANSARDMortgage CharterLast week the Bank of England confirmed that the rise in interest rates has been worst here in the UK, with overnight swaps—the key driver of mortgage rates—rising by twice as…26 Jun 2023HANSARDIn-work PovertyDespite my question relating to in-work poverty, the Government often herald historically low unemployment rates to avoid their shame over falling living standards and endemic…19 Jun 2023HANSARDIn-work Poverty22. What steps his Department is taking to tackle in-work poverty.19 Jun 2023HANSARDEngagementsThe Government post of anti-corruption champion has been vacant for over a year. Does the Deputy Prime Minister think that the vacancy increases or decreases the risk of…07 Jun 2023HANSARDAwaab’s Law: Private Rented SectorThe Government’s lack of strategy to combat all forms of homelessness is failing our most vulnerable children. Over the past 13 years on the Government’s watch, the number of…05 Jun 2023HANSARD UkraineThe Defence Secretary himself has said that the Conservatives have “hollowed out and underfunded” our armed forces, so why is he still pushing ahead with further cuts to the…11 May 2023