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HANSARDAutumn StatementWe have the lowest investment in the G7; on the Government’s own figures, it has fallen further and further. Currently, public sector investment is scheduled to fall by £14…22 Nov 2023HANSARDIsrael and the Occupied Palestinian TerritoriesClearly, the atrocities of Hamas will in time be considered a war crime, but what we are seeing from the IDF at the moment is so far removed from what can be described as…14 Nov 2023HANSARDEconomic GrowthWe are now facing the 14th year of Conservative rule. In that time, the Conservatives have presided over the worst growth in GDP per head since records began, a sustained decline…14 Nov 2023HANSARDIsrael and GazaThe Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, has now called for a humanitarian ceasefire, alongside Leo Varadkar, the Irish Taoiseach; Humza Yousaf, the Scottish First Minister; the…23 Oct 2023HANSARDGaza: Al-Ahli Arab Hospital ExplosionMy heart breaks for everyone who lost their lives in the Episcopal hospital disaster last night. It is now quite clear that even hospitals are not a safe place of refuge anywhere…18 Oct 2023HANSARD Safe Asylum Routes: Afghan RefugeesColleagues have covered many of the points I was going to make, but I want to ask a question just specifically on that point. My office has received many stories similar to those…17 Oct 2023HANSARD Electricity Supply (Vulnerable Customers)I beg to move, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to require Ofgem to amend the conditions of an electricity supply licence in relation to vulnerable customers; to require…12 Sept 2023HANSARDAfghan Resettlement UpdateJust last week, a constituent of mine who is a British citizen of Afghan descent was told that after waiting years for a resolution to his family’s case due to absurd delays at…18 Jul 2023HANSARD Illegal Migration BillWill the right hon. Gentleman give way?17 Jul 2023HANSARD Economic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) BillWe heard a powerful and compelling contribution from my neighbour, my right hon. Friend the Member for Barking, about pernicious political thinking behind this Bill. Does my hon.…03 Jul 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseThis morning, I spoke to a leading figure in the night-time and festival industry. Since 2014, the Home Office has allowed drug testing to take place at many festivals,…29 Jun 2023HANSARDIllegal Migration Bill: Economic Impact AssessmentThe Minister spoke earlier about investing in border security, but it was only in April that Border Force were on strike over pay and conditions. He also spoke earlier about…27 Jun 2023HANSARDDiocesan Stipends Funds (Amendment) MeasureThe hon. Member for Reigate gave me a decent segue into discussing this matter, and I want to raise two issues. First, there is a bit of important historical context. I would…13 Jun 2023HANSARD Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) BillThe Minister shakes his head, but that is a fact. If he does not believe me, I will take him to my local hospital to see that and to have discussions with the union reps, who…22 May 2023HANSARD Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) BillMy hon. Friend makes a very good point. When we cast around for anybody actually supporting the Bill who is not a Minister or on the Conservative Benches, we struggle to find…22 May 2023HANSARD Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) BillIn its original form, this Bill represented what many call a sackers charter, because it was a mishmash of unworkable draconian assault on workers’ rights. I would say it is one…22 May 2023HANSARDFinance (No. 2) Bill (Second sitting)It is an honour to speak under your chairmanship, Ms McVey. On the points made by my hon. Friend in relation to clause 36, it is important for the record that we understand the…16 May 2023HANSARDFinance (No. 2) Bill (Second sitting)It is important that we are clear that non-dom status is mostly used by British citizens who were born in this country but have decided to not pay their taxes in this country,…16 May 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsWe are clearly falling pretty short of where we need to be if we are to tackle net zero. Recent research by E3G and the World Wide Fund for Nature into clean investment showed…09 May 2023HANSARD Human Rights Protections: PalestiniansI commend the hon. Member for Dundee West (Chris Law) for securing this important and timely debate on human rights protections for the Palestinian people at a crucial moment in…20 Apr 2023