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HANSARD Gaza: BBC CoverageOnce again, the BBC has got it badly wrong, since 7 October, with its treatment and description of Hamas as a terrorist organisation. Once again, we are told that lessons will be…27 Feb 2025HANSARDWar in Ukraine: Third AnniversaryThe point about elections is a good one, because any peace deal can only work if it has the support and involvement of all Ukrainians. In the second world war, we had elections in…27 Feb 2025HANSARDWar in Ukraine: Third AnniversaryPutin is a vile dictator. We all know that. My leader has also confirmed that Putin is the aggressor in this war. I was just moving on, in the time allotted, to the issue of how…27 Feb 2025HANSARDWar in Ukraine: Third AnniversaryWe in Reform stand united with the whole House in support of Ukraine and all brave Ukrainians against the monstrous tyranny of that most evil villain, Putin.27 Feb 2025HANSARDWar in Ukraine: Third AnniversaryCan the right hon. Member explain why there seems to be a certain reluctance among western leaders to use this capital—the $300 billion or so of Russian state assets in western…27 Feb 2025HANSARDFamily BusinessesDoes the hon. Lady agree that the Government’s policies have created a hostile environment for family businesses to continue to invest in hiring people and equipment? The damage…26 Feb 2025HANSARDGrenfell Tower Inquiry: Phase 2 ReportI welcome everything that the Deputy Prime Minister and other right hon. and hon. Members have said, but there is a fatal flaw that has still not been raised. Speaking as someone…26 Feb 2025HANSARDPlant Oxford SiteThe British car industry was thriving until the Conservative party introduced net stupid zero, and now we have another car plant at risk; another business struggling and losing…24 Feb 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsDoes the Home Secretary agree that it would be a better use of Greater Manchester police officers’ time if they actually policed the streets and prevented crime, rather than…24 Feb 2025HANSARD US Steel Import TariffsThe threat to the UK steel industry is not tariffs from the US, but the cost of our electricity. The Business Secretary has previously agreed with me that that is what makes our…11 Feb 2025HANSARDClonoe InquestBased on the Secretary of State’s earlier comments, is it not now clear that the Secretary of State believes the Government cannot stand behind our brave soldiers in this instance…11 Feb 2025HANSARDRosebank and Jackdaw OilfieldsThe Government profess to want growth and jobs, yet they are giving no incentive or indication whatsoever to the developers of Rosebank and Jackdaw that if they spend millions of…10 Feb 2025HANSARD English Devolution and Local GovernmentDictators, not democracies, cancel elections, and 5.5 million voters in southern England are being denied the right to pass judgment on the performance of their councillors over…05 Feb 2025HANSARDEngagementsQ2. After she was kidnapped and shot, Emily Damari was held in captivity by Hamas in United Nations Relief and Works Agency facilities, confirming the fears of many of us that…05 Feb 2025HANSARD Southport AttackThe Prevent learning review of the Southport horror is shocking. It reveals a series of massive failures, to the point of gross negligence by people in Prevent. However, it also…05 Feb 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsEnergy suppliers are now forecasting that the energy price cap will go up in April by another 5%, making for some 16% since last summer. Will the Secretary of State tell the House…04 Feb 2025HANSARDProportional Representation: General ElectionsOn that point, will the shadow Minister give way?30 Jan 2025HANSARDProportional Representation: General ElectionsThat is most generous of him. Is the hon. Gentleman aware that almost all other major democratic nations across the world use PR? Does that not prove that far from being outdated,…30 Jan 2025HANSARD Local Post OfficesWherever we grew up in the United Kingdom, we all remember the post office and our parents imbuing us with the sense that it was one of the things that we could rely on and trust…30 Jan 2025HANSARDProportional Representation: General ElectionsAs we have heard in this Chamber, trust in politics is very important for a functioning democracy, but sadly the data shows that trust is collapsing. At the last general election,…30 Jan 2025