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HANSARDBudget Resolutions and Economic SituationThis Budget follows successive Conservative and coalition Governments that have overseen the worst growth in GDP per head since records began, a sustained decline in living…21 Mar 2023HANSARDMetropolitan Police: Casey ReviewI represent the most diverse constituency in the whole of the UK. Over the past three years, we have faced stabbings and homicides far too frequently. Recently, we have had the…21 Mar 2023HANSARDIllegal Migration BillMadam Deputy Speaker, I will finish simply by saying that if the desire is to prevent children from making these dangerous journeys and to protect them, the solution is clear:…13 Mar 2023HANSARDIllegal Migration BillMy constituency is the most diverse in the entire country; 80% of our community has heritage from a different part of the world. Many of my constituents, including the multiple…13 Mar 2023HANSARD Childcare: Affordability and AvailabilityIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms Fovargue. It is worth mentioning that many of the MPs here—perhaps all of us—have children. In fact, many of us have quite young…21 Feb 2023HANSARDStrikes (Minimum Service Levels) BillIt is an honour to follow that speech from the right hon. Member for Dwyfor Meirionnydd (Liz Saville Roberts), who explained, epically, why people in Wales are so angry. I should…30 Jan 2023HANSARDStrikes (Minimum Service Levels) BillI have listened carefully to the right hon. Member’s erudite exposition of the constitutional matters affecting the Bill. I draw his attention to the Minister of State, Department…30 Jan 2023HANSARDStrikes (Minimum Service Levels) BillThe truth emerging in this debate is that if we were to bring ourselves into line with Europe, those on the Government Front Benches would be suggesting collective bargaining…30 Jan 2023HANSARDStrikes (Minimum Service Levels) BillThe hon. Gentleman makes a good point. In the recent ambulance and paramedic strikes, it was clear in the action all across the country that those local agreements that protect…30 Jan 2023HANSARDGrassroots Club Rugby: Recovery after Covid-19Local rugby clubs play a vital role in encouraging a healthy lifestyle, bring communities together and provide young people with an opportunity to develop friendships and skills…26 Jan 2023HANSARDGrassroots Club Rugby: Recovery after Covid-196. What recent steps her Department has taken with the Rugby Football Union to help support the recovery of grassroots club rugby following the covid-19 outbreak.26 Jan 2023HANSARD Probation Service: Chief Inspector’s Reviews into Serious Further OffencesThis morning I spoke with Zara Aleena’s family. It seems weeks ago that I was sat in the Old Bailey to hear the sentencing of her murderer. It goes without saying that she will…24 Jan 2023HANSARD Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) BillWill the hon. Lady give way?16 Jan 2023HANSARD Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) BillWill the hon. Gentleman give way?16 Jan 2023HANSARD Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) BillI thank the hon. Gentleman for giving way and for being honest about his trade union membership. I wonder what the hundreds of thousands of teachers who just voted to go on strike…16 Jan 2023HANSARD Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) BillThe disingenuousness comes from making comparisons with other nations under ILO regulations, which clearly have a completely different context. For example, the ILO imposes…16 Jan 2023HANSARD Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) BillI proudly draw the House’s attention to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests. It should be recorded in this House that, in our country’s history of progress,…16 Jan 2023HANSARD Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) BillMost Labour Members will be proud of the fact that trade union members in their local branch meetings vote democratically to make donations to local Labour party Members of…16 Jan 2023HANSARDRoyal Mail and the Universal Service ObligationIt is an honour to speak under your chairship, Ms Ali. I want to start by expressing my solidarity with members of the Communication Workers Union who are taking industrial action…12 Jan 2023HANSARD Industrial ActionI draw the House’s attention to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests. It is astonishing: I did not realise that, when we were making the comparison with France…10 Jan 2023