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HANSARDDisinformation in ElectionsThe committee has had recent discussions with the Electoral Commission on the matters raised. The commission recognises the risks posed to the integrity of elections by…18 Apr 2024HANSARDIntegrity of ElectionsI will bring the report to the attention of the Electoral Commission. The commission has said that it takes all possible steps within the current regulatory framework to prevent…18 Apr 2024HANSARDRecommendations of the Infected Blood InquiryI wish to present a petition on behalf of those infected and affected by the contaminated blood scandal, particularly those in my constituency. I commend all campaigners across…18 Apr 2024HANSARDHumanitarian Situation in GazaOxfam has reported that 1.1 million people are projected to be facing catastrophic levels of food insecurity in Gaza, and children are now starving. Samantha Power, administrator…17 Apr 2024HANSARDTax Policies: Impact on Living Standards12. What recent assessment he has made of the potential impact of his tax policies on living standards.19 Mar 2024HANSARDTax Policies: Impact on Living StandardsThe Minister says that the economy has turned a corner, but households will be £870 worse off on average under the Conservatives tax plan, and they will also be seeing their costs…19 Mar 2024HANSARDSt Patrick’s Day: Irish Diaspora in the UKIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Dame Siobhan, in the fantastic debate that we have had so far. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Salford and Eccles…14 Mar 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsT3. Hedge-rows provide a crucial habitat for nearly 130 priority species, including some red-list birds, and they are a carbon store. When cross-compliance ended on 1 January this…14 Mar 2024HANSARD Sport: Gambling AdvertisingIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Sir Christopher. I congratulate the hon. Member for Inverclyde (Ronnie Cowan) on securing this important debate on an issue that I…13 Mar 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsT4. State-hood is the inalienable right of Palestinian people and not in the gift of any neighbour, so does the Minister agree that no country has the right to veto the UK’s…12 Mar 2024HANSARDBudget ResolutionsMr Deputy Speaker, “The Budget is an opportunity for a Government to demonstrate their priorities, and what we saw yesterday is a Conservative Government content to oversee the…11 Mar 2024HANSARDCost of Living5. What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the cost of living in Scotland.06 Mar 2024HANSARDCost of LivingScottish rail fares are set to rise by 8.7% next month. This eye-watering fare hike will hit Scots hard during a cost of living crisis and push Scotland’s rail service into a…06 Mar 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsIt is imperative that we tackle the scourge of mental ill health in children and young people. Labour will ensure access to mental health support in every school and establish an…05 Mar 2024HANSARDEducationEvery child with special educational needs or disabilities should receive the high-quality support they deserve, but schools and councils do not have the necessary resources to…29 Feb 2024HANSARDFunding for Youth ServicesMy hon. Friend makes an excellent point. I wanted to have this debate so that we could press that point, particularly for constituencies similar to mine of Luton South. After 14…28 Feb 2024HANSARDFunding for Youth ServicesI thank the hon. Lady for making an excellent point. I absolutely agree, and I will address that later in my speech. During the Conservatives’ time in office, youth organisations…28 Feb 2024HANSARDFunding for Youth ServicesI thank the Minister for his closing comments. I do not doubt his sincerity in what he wants to achieve. However, it is notable that it was predominantly Members from the…28 Feb 2024HANSARDFunding for Youth ServicesI beg to move, That this House has considered trends in funding levels for youth services. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Twigg. The significance of good youth…28 Feb 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsT8. At last we have heard the excellent news from Stellantis that it is to build electric vans at Luton’s Vauxhall plant from 2025, as a result of the tireless efforts of both…27 Feb 2024