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HANSARD Human Rights in KashmirIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mrs Harris. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Bradford East (Imran Hussain) for securing this important debate. Luton South and…07 Jul 2026HANSARDCommonhold and Leasehold Reform: Managing AgentsI am glad to be able to contribute to this debate to give voice to a number of my constituents who have been suffering as a result of the feudal leasehold system for far too long.…02 Jul 2026HANSARDEngagementsQ2. A good, safe and secure home is the foundation of everything, and access to a council home at social rent continues to be the biggest issue that my constituents get in touch…01 Jul 2026HANSARDEngagementsQ10. Following last Friday’s train collision south of Bedford, the emergency response from Bedfordshire police, the British Transport police, Bedfordshire fire and rescue service,…24 Jun 2026HANSARDEast Midland Railway CollisionTrain drivers keep our country running and help contribute billions to our economy; they get people to work, to their holidays and to see their friends and family; and they…22 Jun 2026HANSARDSocial Media Disinformation7. What diplomatic steps her Department is taking to help tackle the global spread of disinformation on social media.16 Jun 2026HANSARDSocial Media DisinformationEvery single day a tidal wave of disinformation is being targeted at social media users in our country and around the world—and if we are in any doubt who is behind that wave of…16 Jun 2026HANSARDBelfast: Violent DisorderThe crime committed was horrific, and the violence in response has been appalling. Many of my constituents are deeply concerned at seeing what look like racially motivated attacks…10 Jun 2026HANSARD Middle EastI welcome the Foreign Secretary’s statement and the fourth package of sanctions against the groups supporting the extremist Israeli settlers. I also welcome the strengthened…09 Jun 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseObstructive pavement parking is a serious and dangerous issue in many areas in my constituency, particularly in the central areas of Luton. I am pleased that our new Labour leader…04 Jun 2026HANSARD Children’s Social Care: Enduring Relationships StrategyI thank the Minister for his statement on enduring relationships for children in social care, and for his emphasis on the need for both elected politicians and officers in local…04 Jun 2026HANSARDPublic Service Reform9. What steps he is taking to support public service reform in Northern Ireland.03 Jun 2026HANSARDPublic Service ReformMany of my constituents have close family ties to Northern Ireland, and understandably take an interest in health outcomes in Northern Ireland and in the United Kingdom as a…03 Jun 2026HANSARDEnergy SecurityI am sorry but I am short on time, so I will continue. We have seen at first hand the devastating impact of exposure to volatile international gas markets, which caused major…19 May 2026HANSARDEnergy SecurityI welcome the opportunity to speak in this debate on the Gracious Speech. I am proud that since our Labour Government took office in July 2024, we have introduced a number of…19 May 2026HANSARDNational SecurityI thank the Minister for his statement on national security threats and the swift response to this heightened threat. The horrific recent increase we have seen in antisemitic…14 May 2026HANSARDPark Home OwnersIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Sir Alec. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Rushcliffe (James Naish) on securing this important debate. Many of the…28 Apr 2026HANSARDPark Home OwnersI will carry on, I am afraid. When residents sell their homes, they have to pay up to 10% of the sale price to the site owner. That can amount to tens of thousands of pounds, with…28 Apr 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseRural fly-tipping is a persistent problem across the villages in the South Bedfordshire part of my constituency, including Billington, Eaton Bray and Kensworth. I welcome the…23 Apr 2026HANSARD Pension SchemesI should declare that I have preserved benefits in the CSPS, and that I am a member of the PCS trade union. I thank the Minister for his decisive action in terminating the…22 Apr 2026