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HANSARDIndependence ReferendumIf these are indeed the last Scottish questions for the Secretary of State, we on these Benches will miss him almost as much as his Scottish Labour colleagues will do. If it is…15 Jul 2026HANSARDIndependence Referendum4. What discussions he has had with the First Minister of Scotland on a second independence referendum.15 Jul 2026HANSARDImmigration and Asylum BillOn fairness, I understand that some 80 Labour Back Benchers have written to the right hon. Member for Makerfield (Andy Burnham), asking him to review the Home Secretary’s plans…13 Jul 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsThere were truly shocking and appalling scenes in Glasgow last week, fuelled by misinformation about the accommodation of asylum seekers. People were harassed in their own homes…13 Jul 2026HANSARDDeath of Ann WiddecombeThe news about Ann Widdecombe is truly shocking, and it is compounded by the way in which she met her death. The thoughts of the Scottish National party are with her friends and…13 Jul 2026HANSARDImmigration and Asylum BillWe are at a critical juncture in the whole debate about immigration. Look at what is going on across the UK—things are not good. Such is the noise that a general culture of…13 Jul 2026HANSARDEuropean Entry and Exit SystemMr Speaker, it is the 10-year anniversary of Brexit, but you would barely know it. There have been absolutely no celebrations whatsoever—no carrying of the hon. Member for Clacton…08 Jul 2026HANSARD National Security (State Threats) BillDoes the hon. Member not think that this shows that we do not properly consider the inadvertent effects of the legislation we pass in this place? We have had useful amendments…06 Jul 2026HANSARD Payment SchemeI am very grateful to the Minister for giving us an update and introducing the regulations. He did so with real sincerity, guile and grace, and I think we are all grateful for the…06 Jul 2026HANSARDMedia Green PaperThe proliferation of misinformation, invidious algorithms and harmful content are the defining features of the current media landscape, and they are causing real harms and…24 Jun 2026HANSARDG7 SummitAbout the only thing of note and real consequence in the statement was the Deputy Prime Minister’s reminding us that tomorrow it will be 10 years since the disastrous decision to…22 Jun 2026HANSARDInfected Blood Compensation SchemeInterferon was introduced as almost like a chemotherapy drug back in the day, and some of its impacts and consequences have been similar to the side effects and impacts of…18 Jun 2026HANSARDTicket Tout Ban7. What steps her Department is taking to publish the draft ticket tout ban Bill.18 Jun 2026HANSARDTicket Tout BanIt would be churlish not to acknowledge the result last night. The whole House can rowdily congratulate Ghana on their fantastic victory last night. I do not think the Minister…18 Jun 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsT3. We are now over a year out from the Government’s debacle over their consultation on AI and the creative industries. There seems to be a welcome commitment towards the…18 Jun 2026HANSARDInfected Blood Compensation SchemeI whole- heartedly congratulate the hon. Member for Eltham and Chislehurst (Clive Efford) on the customarily forthright and direct way in which he opened the debate. I agree with…18 Jun 2026HANSARDPride in Place ProgrammePerth is still the only city in Scotland that has not received one penny from the Conservatives’ levelling-up fund or the Government’s Pride in Place programme. When I wrote to…10 Jun 2026HANSARDBelfast: Violent DisorderIn my 25 years as a Member of Parliament, I never thought I would see a situation where masked men would go from door to door, seeking to drive families from ethnic minorities out…10 Jun 2026HANSARDProgression of Bills through ParliamentOrder. This has been a very good-natured debate and we have allowed everybody to be heard. Mr Allister expects the same courtesy.08 Jun 2026HANSARDProgression of Bills through ParliamentOrder.08 Jun 2026