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HANSARD NHS Continuing HealthcareThe hon. Member is making a powerful speech. Does he agree that, during these very difficult times, families want to give their loved ones who are not well all their attention,…25 Mar 2026HANSARDYouth UnemploymentLike the rest of the nation, my constituency of Leicester South struggles with youth unemployment, and many young people are not in education or training. The statement is welcome…17 Mar 2026HANSARDMiddle EastI think, and hope, that everybody in this Chamber, including the official Opposition, now agrees that Donald Trump had absolutely no plan when he agreed, along with Israel, to…17 Mar 2026HANSARDProductivity and Economic Growth: East MidlandsIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Dr Huq. I thank the hon. Member for Rushcliffe (James Naish) for securing this debate. As my colleagues have mentioned, the east…17 Mar 2026HANSARDMeningitis OutbreakI thank the Secretary of State for his statement. I, too, would like to express my condolences to the families and loved ones of the two young people who have passed away, and…17 Mar 2026HANSARD Protest PolicingWill the Home Secretary care to explain a contradiction? She has taken to ban a peaceful march that has been happening for over 40 years, citing serious public disorder, while the…11 Mar 2026HANSARDDigital ID: Public ConsultationMy constituents are overwhelmingly against digital ID, and that appears to be the national consensus. Does the Chief Secretary agree that asking 100 members of the public to…10 Mar 2026HANSARDImmigration PolicyOver 330,000 people have signed a petition urging the Government to scrap the plan to increase the ILR period from five years to 10 years, especially the retrospective nature of…09 Mar 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsT7. There should be no issue about our civil service being paid their pensions, but 56,000 people are not receiving their pension from Capita. My constituent, Erral McDonald, is…05 Mar 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseMasjid al-Aqsa in Jerusalem is the third holiest site for over 2 billion Muslims worldwide. Thousands of Brits make a pilgrimage to Masjid al-Aqsa every year, but unfortunately…05 Mar 2026HANSARDCommonwealth Troops: First World WarI would like to congratulate the hon. Member for Ilford South (Jas Athwal)—for stealing most of my speech. It was absolutely wonderful and very powerful. We live in very…05 Mar 2026HANSARD Funeral Premises: Environmental Health InspectionsWe need regulation. One story of the mismanagement of a loved one is one too many. Does the hon. Member agree that in certain faith communities—and especially in the Jewish and…03 Mar 2026HANSARDMiddle EastI thank the Prime Minister for his measured statement and restraint. The illegal action by Israel and the USA over the weekend, taking out admittedly a very repressive and brutal…02 Mar 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsVista is a 160-year-old charity serving people in Leicester and Leicestershire who are suffering from visual disabilities. Last year alone, it served 21,000 people, but sadly, it…24 Feb 2026HANSARDGaza Healthcare SystemIt is an honour to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Jeremy. I thank the hon. Member for Stroud (Dr Opher) not only for securing this debate but for his impassioned speech…24 Feb 2026HANSARDLeasehold ReformI refer Members to my entry on the Register of Members’ Financial Interests. An acute increase in service charges of 78% has knocked the residents of Phoenix House in my…23 Feb 2026HANSARDLabour Together and APCO Worldwide: Cabinet Office ReviewWhen in opposition, the Prime Minister said that Boris Johnson “always looked the other way” over standards in government, and that he was “corrupt”. Yet Labour Together has been…23 Feb 2026HANSARD Onshoring: Fashion and TextilesIt is wonderful to see you in this place, Ms Ghani. I thank the hon. Member for Hornsey and Friern Barnet (Catherine West) not just for securing this important debate but for her…12 Feb 2026HANSARD Onshoring: Fashion and TextilesDoes the hon. Lady agree that any company found to be utilising cotton produced through slave labour should not be allowed to list themselves on the stock market in this country?12 Feb 2026HANSARDHughes Report: Second AnniversaryYes—that is the least that we can do. Sodium valproate is effective, as was powerfully demonstrated by the hon. Member for Bexleyheath and Crayford (Daniel Francis), and women…11 Feb 2026