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HANSARD Representation of the People BillOn the basis of the argument that he is advancing, the right hon. Gentleman believes in children having sex, because the age of consent is 16—but I think that the mask slipped…02 Mar 2026HANSARD Representation of the People BillA moment ago the hon. Lady referenced Nathan Gill. I share her abhorrence at what Reform’s leader in Wales did in taking bribes from Russia, but it was already illegal—it was a…02 Mar 2026HANSARD Representation of the People BillUnder first past the post, every seat is a different contest, so I am still confused about why the right hon. Gentleman feels that enabling more people to vote will be beneficial…02 Mar 2026HANSARD Representation of the People Billrose —02 Mar 2026HANSARD Minister for Men and BoysI thank the hon. Gentleman for his excellent speech. On boys being seen as a problem in society, does he agree that if we are worried about boys being receptive to messages such…25 Feb 2026HANSARD Minister for Men and BoysIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Twigg. I thank the hon. Member for Hinckley and Bosworth (Dr Evans) for securing this debate and for his excellent speech.…25 Feb 2026HANSARD Minister for Men and BoysI believe I am correct in saying that we do not disaggregate domestic abuse figures by gender. What is reported as domestic abuse is often assumed to mean violence against women,…25 Feb 2026HANSARD Minister for Men and BoysI thank the hon. Member for also raising the issue of male suicide. I probably should have mentioned this earlier, but in my constituency, ManHealth, which ran men’s support…25 Feb 2026HANSARD Minister for Men and BoysThe hon. Member makes an excellent point. We need a separate debate on that issue, and a much wider investigation. I am pleased that online safety is also having its moment.…25 Feb 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsI know that the people who elect us to this place believe that it is important for politicians to uphold standards, whether at a national or local level. There is growing concern…23 Feb 2026HANSARD Standards in Public LifeI thank the Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister for his statement. It is refreshing to see a Government who are committed to making those in positions of trust accountable. […09 Feb 2026HANSARDUniversal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) BillThe last time we debated this issue, I took many interventions from Conservative Members—there are fewer of them in the Chamber today—who wanted to know whether I would support…03 Feb 2026HANSARDUniversal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) BillWill the shadow Minister give way?03 Feb 2026HANSARDUniversal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) BillWill the shadow Minister give way?03 Feb 2026HANSARDUniversal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) BillI am deeply offended by the hon. Gentleman’s comment about people in the north of England, as though they are people who simply vote for their own welfare. That is not true. The…03 Feb 2026HANSARDUniversal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) BillDoes my hon. Friend share my confusion at the point that has just been made? Does it not illustrate that all of this is about choices, and that the choice that is being made on…03 Feb 2026HANSARDUniversal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) BillThe hon. Gentleman mentions the local pharmacist. The local pharmacist in my constituency is my twin sister. She put herself through a degree in pharmacy while on universal credit…03 Feb 2026HANSARD International Day of EducationIt is a privilege to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Vaz. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Southgate and Wood Green (Bambos Charalambous) for his excellent speech and for…22 Jan 2026HANSARD International Day of EducationWhile the hon. Member is on that point, we are all aware of a letter that he wrote in 2020, in which he urged President Elect Joe Biden to do exactly what the Government are…22 Jan 2026HANSARDMobile Phones and Social Media: Use by ChildrenAs one of the Back Benchers pushing the Government in this direction, I feel that the Secretary of State is taking the right approach in looking at the evidence and having a broad…20 Jan 2026