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HANSARDHughes Report: Second AnniversaryIt is a real honour to serve under your chairship, Dr Allin-Khan. I thank the hon. Member for Chesham and Amersham (Sarah Green) for this valuable and vital debate. I pay tribute…11 Feb 2026HANSARDMinistry of Defence: Palantir ContractsIn 2024, Leicestershire police signed a contract with Palantir worth close to £1 million for an intelligence and investigation platform. From what I can deduce through the work I…10 Feb 2026HANSARD Standards in Public LifeI thank the Minister for his statement, and I definitely agree that Epstein’s crimes were disgusting and Mandelson’s behaviour despicable. I remind the Chief Secretary that, under…09 Feb 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsI would like to pass on my heartfelt sympathies to the family of Khaleed Oladipo, who was tragically killed in a knife crime incident last week in the city of Leicester. I am sure…09 Feb 2026HANSARD Occupied Palestinian Territories: Genocide Risk AssessmentSince the beginning of this latest catastrophe, following the horrors of 7 October, those of us who have been asking for balance, respect and nothing more radical than a…05 Feb 2026HANSARDCourt BacklogOne major reason for the court backlogs is the repeated outsourcing of private contracts for prisoner transportation to companies such as Serco, which has caused a loss of a whole…03 Feb 2026HANSARDIndefinite Leave to RemainIt is an honour to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Edward. I have much to say in this debate, hence it is very difficult for me to know where to begin. However, I will begin by…02 Feb 2026HANSARDIndefinite Leave to RemainI agree with the hon. Gentleman. Having a policy like the current one also flies in the face of the Prime Minister’s pre-election pledge. It is a betrayal of his sixth pledge,…02 Feb 2026HANSARDIndefinite Leave to RemainI am sorry, but I cannot do so, in the interest of time. Security results in integration. Insecurity results in chaos, not to mention the serious possibility of exploitation of…02 Feb 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsWhen will the Government announce the results of their British industrial competitiveness scheme consultation, and provide the fabulous manufacturing industry in my constituency…29 Jan 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseSadly, on Boxing day Leicester learned that it had lost one of its finest: Councillor Manjula Sood MBE. Manjula Sood had been a Labour councillor for 25 years, worked for…22 Jan 2026HANSARDWarm Homes PlanI thank the Secretary of State for his statement and welcome much of it, including the fact that it recognises the challenge facing suppliers and that it will support 80,000 jobs.…21 Jan 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsDespite the Minister’s assertion that the Government are holding the Israeli Government to account, I would like to remind them that a tender has just been issued by the Israeli…20 Jan 2026HANSARD Glaucoma Care (England)I beg to move, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make provision about the detection, treatment and monitoring of glaucoma by optometrists in England; to make provision…20 Jan 2026HANSARD Arctic SecurityI welcome the Secretary of State’s statement, but in all sincerity can I ask her how, as per her statement, she intends to have “serious and constructive dialogue…built on…19 Jan 2026HANSARDBusiness Rates: Retail, Hospitality and LeisureOne of the worst things for business owners in my constituency is the unpredictability of running a business. They need to know, and it is simply killing them. They already have…19 Jan 2026HANSARDGambling AdvertisingSitting down to watch a football game with my young family the other day, my wife commented, “Are you watching football, or are you watching a gambling show?” She had a point.…15 Jan 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsFailed private finance initiative schemes from the noughties in three Leicester hospitals resulted in the NHS being sued for almost £30 million, despite no work being carried out.…13 Jan 2026HANSARDMyanmar: Religious Minority PersecutionOn that point, will the Minister give way?08 Jan 2026HANSARDMyanmar: Religious Minority PersecutionIt is a real pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Betts. I thank the hon. Member for Strangford (Jim Shannon) for bringing this vital and unfortunately forgotten issue to…08 Jan 2026