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HANSARDHousehold Income: Mortgage Interest Rates11. What recent assessment he has made of the potential impact of changes in mortgage interest rates over the course of this Parliament on household income.19 Dec 2023HANSARD Service AccommodationHaving listened to my hon. Friend on the doorsteps in Mid Bedfordshire, I acknowledge that he is standing up for the issues that were raised now he is in this place. Does he agree…19 Dec 2023HANSARDIsrael and GazaMay I impress on the Minister my constituents’ strength of support on the need for an immediate ceasefire, not only because of the starvation we are beginning to see and the…19 Dec 2023HANSARDLGBT Veterans Independent ReviewMay I impress again on the Minister the importance of hearing LGBT veterans’ voices on the Floor of the House, just as it was important to hear the apology from the Prime Minister…13 Dec 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsT3. The Etherton review was published five months ago, and we are due to have a statement later today. May I seek assurances from the Minister that the Department will work with…13 Dec 2023HANSARDViolence in the West Bank1. What assessment he has made of the implications for his policies of recent increases in violence in the west bank.12 Dec 2023HANSARDViolence in the West BankAs calls for an urgent ceasefire in Gaza and an enduring peaceful resolution in the region continue, we must also remain opposed to the violence taking place in the west bank. To…12 Dec 2023HANSARDIsrael and PalestineIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Sir Mark. We are debating important petitions regarding Israel and Palestine, which rightly call for the enormous suffering to end.…11 Dec 2023HANSARDFood Security4. What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on helping to ensure food security.07 Dec 2023HANSARDFood SecurityI recently visited Tom, a farmer from my constituency, at the family farm in Pepperstock, where we spoke about the importance of UK food sustainability—growing, harvesting and…07 Dec 2023HANSARD Refurbishing Trains: ContractsI, too, have met workers from the Alstom plant in Derby and, as a Unite member myself, representatives of Unite as well. It was pleasing to hear that workers, representatives and…07 Dec 2023HANSARDTackling IslamophobiaI am pleased to be able to speak in today’s debate, which was so brilliantly opened by my good and hon. Friend the Member for Bradford West (Naz Shah). As a Member of Parliament…07 Dec 2023HANSARDTown Centre SafetyThe comments of the right hon. and learned Member for Northampton North (Sir Michael Ellis) have support across the House, particularly those about safety and security for…05 Dec 2023HANSARDGaza: Humanitarian SituationSo many of my constituents continue to ask me to press the Government regarding their actions towards securing a ceasefire and to help the suffering of innocent civilians in Gaza.…04 Dec 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseToday is Fuel Poverty Awareness Day, and I thank National Energy Action for its work ensuring everyone can have a warm, safe and healthy home. I recently met with Friends of the…30 Nov 2023HANSARDNuclear Test Veterans: Medical RecordsMy hon. Friend is making a fantastic speech, setting out all the issues. I would just like to add weight to that point about simple transparency. If the information is there, can…28 Nov 2023HANSARDDraft Code of Practice on Reasonable Steps to be taken by a Trade Union (Minimum Service Levels)Maybe the Opposition can enlighten the Minister about workplaces in which there are multiple unions within the same work unit, representing different members. How can he assure us…27 Nov 2023HANSARDDraft Code of Practice on Reasonable Steps to be taken by a Trade Union (Minimum Service Levels)I am grateful, Ms Nokes, for the opportunity to speak. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Ellesmere Port and Neston on his excellent speech, which set out all the…27 Nov 2023HANSARDBuilding an NHS Fit for the FutureIt is a pleasure to speak in today’s King’s Speech debate on getting the NHS back on its feet. It is clear that the country is crying out for change. We do not mean bringing back…13 Nov 2023HANSARDMetropolitan Police: Operational IndependenceWords matter, so in the Home Secretary’s absence, can the Minister explain in what way protest marches in the UK relating to Israel and Gaza are “disturbingly reminiscent of…09 Nov 2023