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HANSARDExtremism ReviewExtreme misogyny associated with far-right ideology is a major factor in extremism. It should be dealt with, to counteract the one women killed every three days in this country,…28 Jan 2025HANSARDSudan and Eastern DRCI also thank the Foreign Secretary for his statement, for Sudan is indeed the forgotten conflict, despite 8 million internally displaced people and 24.5 million people on the…28 Jan 2025HANSARDSpeech and Language TherapyIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Vickers. Not being able to articulate one’s thoughts verbally is, I suspect, not something that many of my parliamentary…27 Jan 2025HANSARDHolocaust Memorial DayThank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. “Hate is the worst 4 letter word that exists”, said Holocaust survivor Mathilde Middleberg. I am deeply honoured to be called in the debate. As…23 Jan 2025HANSARDHolocaust Memorial DayI welcome that intervention. All the work being done is absolutely vital. We have seen genocide in Rwanda, where close to 1 million Tutsi were killed, and now, as we speak, in…23 Jan 2025HANSARD Rare Retinal DiseasePigmentosa.23 Jan 2025HANSARD Rare Retinal DiseaseThe right hon. Member should not feel bad, as that is the most common reason for eye trauma—gardening is the most dangerous sport for eye health. I have met people who lost their…23 Jan 2025HANSARD Rare Retinal DiseaseThe hon. Member for Strangford (Jim Shannon) said, “Do what I do and expand it.” This subject is extremely important, and I am so grateful for the hon. Gentleman for bringing it…23 Jan 2025HANSARD Rare Retinal DiseaseWhat a pleasure it is to serve under your chairmanship, Dame Siobhan. In my time in the House I have written speeches for Westminster Hall that are five, six or seven minutes…23 Jan 2025HANSARDListed Places of Worship SchemeI agree wholeheartedly. They are our heritage and we must save them for our future generations. The scheme should not just be extended; it should be made permanent and accessible…22 Jan 2025HANSARDListed Places of Worship SchemeIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Western, and I congratulate the hon. Member for Bromsgrove (Bradley Thomas) on securing the debate. I come from a different…22 Jan 2025HANSARDSouthport AttackI thank the Home Secretary for her statement. Despite the attacker’s three referrals to Prevent, five referrals to the local police force and multiple referrals to multiple hubs,…21 Jan 2025HANSARDUK-Ukraine 100-year PartnershipWhile the worst of humanity was being demonstrated with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, our nation was showing the best of humanity, in our rich tradition, by opening our doors to…20 Jan 2025HANSARDMiddle EastYesterday on the streets of Gaza, mothers came out to celebrate the news of the impending peace deal. Today, many of those mothers were crouching over loved ones, as news came in…16 Jan 2025HANSARD UK-China Economic and Financial DialogueNotwithstanding the importance of China as a trading partner, will the Chancellor please explain what steps the Government are taking to address the issues of forced labour links…14 Jan 2025HANSARDGaza: Humanitarian SituationWhile Gaza stands on the verge of absolute annihilation, the Israeli ambassador to the UK has repeatedly expressed opposition to a two-state solution, emphasising that that is not…14 Jan 2025HANSARDNeighbourhood Policing1. What steps she is taking to ensure that the police have adequate resources to help tackle neighbourhood crime.13 Jan 2025HANSARDNeighbourhood PolicingI refer the House to my registered interests, and I echo the sentiments expressed by the Home Secretary. Last year, the Leicestershire police panel raised serious concerns about…13 Jan 2025HANSARD Sudan: US Determination of GenocideAs the horrendous nature of this conflict becomes apparent, I concur with many Members in this Chamber that it is a forgotten conflict. I thank the right hon. Member for Sutton…13 Jan 2025HANSARDHospice and Palliative CarePalliative and end of life care is about dignity, compassion, and giving every person their right to live their final days in comfort and peace, as the hon. Member for Wimbledon…13 Jan 2025