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HANSARD Extremism Definition and Community EngagementOf course, the first duty of any state is to protect its citizens and maintain national security. Many of us have different experiences of dealing with extremism. I served on the…14 Mar 2024HANSARDSEND ProvisionI thank my hon. Friend for giving way and for all he does on the Education Committee. In my constituency surgeries, I, like many Members of Parliament, see parents in real pain.…14 Mar 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseLast week, the Government-funded organisation Tell MAMA published its latest data on anti-Muslim hatred and Islamophobia incidents. That data showed that there had been 2,000-plus…29 Feb 2024HANSARDIsrael and GazaCan the Minister understand that some of us who are calling for an immediate ceasefire now are doing so against the backdrop of the horrific loss of innocent lives—1,200 innocent…27 Feb 2024HANSARDCeasefire in GazaI welcome the opportunity for parliamentarians to have their say on finding an end to this horrific conflict, which has cost so many thousands of innocent lives, both Israeli and…21 Feb 2024HANSARDCeasefire in GazaI agree with the right hon. Gentleman that there needs to be an immediate humanitarian ceasefire, but that needs to be in accordance with a clear political framework for a…21 Feb 2024HANSARDCeasefire in GazaAs the former UK special envoy for international religious freedom, I say that all places of worship must be protected. What we saw about three and a half years ago, when the…21 Feb 2024HANSARDCeasefire in GazaLooking at the specific wording of the Government amendment, it mentions “a credible pathway to a two-state solution which delivers peace”. With regard to that specific point and…21 Feb 2024HANSARDSituation in the Red SeaThe Defence Secretary has said the Government are looking at a comprehensive strategy with a four-pronged approach to degrade the Houthis. We have classified the actions of the…05 Feb 2024HANSARD Situation in the Red SeaMy right hon. Friend was covering the point about the United Kingdom Government’s strategy to degrade the Houthis. Looking at all the levers that we have militarily, economically…24 Jan 2024HANSARDDefending the UK and AlliesThe Foreign Secretary said over the weekend that the world is in the most dangerous situation it has been in for decades. The UK has seen military deployments in Ukraine, Kosovo,…15 Jan 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseYesterday, at Prime Minister’s questions, it was a real pleasure to welcome the former Deputy Chief of the General Staff, Lieutenant General Sir Chris Tickell, now the Chief Royal…11 Jan 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseThe Leader of the House will have seen the statements made in May by the Under-Secretary of State for Business and Trade, the hon. Member for Thirsk and Malton (Kevin Hollinrake),…14 Dec 2023HANSARDSafety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) BillI am grateful to the right hon. Lady, and we did indeed work together on the Home Affairs Committee. I am a Kent Member of Parliament, and we need to make sure that we take firm…12 Dec 2023HANSARDSafety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) BillWill the right hon. Lady give way?12 Dec 2023HANSARDTackling IslamophobiaI have been a Member of Parliament for 13 years, and I resigned from Government when Asia Bibi, a Christian mother of five, was not given sanctuary in the UK as she should have…07 Dec 2023HANSARDTackling IslamophobiaQari Asim worked with the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Chief Rabbi and all faith leaders, and he did a terrific job in that regard. When we are dealing with independent advisers,…07 Dec 2023HANSARDTackling IslamophobiaThe hon. Lady will have seen that I have challenged my Government’s actions. If she were a Minister in that position, would she commit to appointing an independent adviser on…07 Dec 2023HANSARDTackling IslamophobiaIt is a real pleasure to speak in this debate. I refer the House to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests. I speak in this debate from a number of different…07 Dec 2023HANSARDTackling IslamophobiaI thank my hon. Friend for clarifying that point. We have people like Mo Ali in cricket; across the board, in enterprise and sport, Muslims contribute at every level. Our…07 Dec 2023