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HANSARDUNESCO: 80th AnniversaryIt is a real honour to serve under your chairship, Mr Dowd. My speech, borrowing the term from the hon. Member for Mid Derbyshire (Jonathan Davies), is more about lofty ideals…18 Nov 2025HANSARD Gaza and SudanI thank the Foreign Secretary for her statement. With regard to Sudan, I agree wholeheartedly that both sides must allow the unhindered passage of humanitarian supplies. However,…18 Nov 2025HANSARDECO4 Scheme: TrustMark StandardsHundreds of my constituents in Leicester South installed external cladding as part of the ECO4 scheme. Despite using TrustMark contractors, my constituents have been left to pay…18 Nov 2025HANSARDECO4 Scheme: TrustMark Standards14. What steps his Department is taking to ensure approved suppliers providing home improvements under the ECO4 scheme continue to meet TrustMark standards.18 Nov 2025HANSARD Parkinson’s DiseaseDoes the hon. Member agree that early detection is key to fighting this disease? Is he, like me, encouraged by research from Moorfields eye hospital and University College London…17 Nov 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsIn recent years, there has been a real increase in racist attacks in this country, including on our NHS staff; they have seen a rise of 55% in such attacks. Recently, two Sikh…17 Nov 2025HANSARD Illegal Waste: Organised CrimeWe all agree that fly-tipping is a national scourge. In addition to causing dismay, it causes a lot of disunity between communities. Furthermore, according to a 2018 report, it…17 Nov 2025HANSARDSupport for Victims of Crime3. What steps she has taken with the Crown Prosecution Service to support victims of crime.13 Nov 2025HANSARDSupport for Victims of CrimeA constituent contacted me in a severe state of distress, understandably, because she is a victim of sexual abuse. Unfortunately, her distress is compounded by the fact that her…13 Nov 2025HANSARDIndependent Football RegulatorI and like-minded football fans welcome the much-needed creation of an independent regulator. Indeed, I am not even questioning the merit of the individual appointed as its chair.…12 Nov 2025HANSARD Points of OrderOn a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. During the urgent question, the Secretary of State mentioned that she was aware of my social media posts attacking and targeting her. I…12 Nov 2025HANSARDSupport for Dyslexic PupilsIt is such a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms Butler. I thank the hon. Members for Yeovil (Adam Dance) and Broxtowe (Juliet Campbell) for securing this vital discussion…11 Nov 2025HANSARD Autistic Adults: EmploymentI wholeheartedly agree, and the companies will be rewarded for it. The evidence is clear: we have the talent and we have the will; now we need the systems, the flexibility and the…11 Nov 2025HANSARD Autistic Adults: EmploymentIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Turner. I thank the hon. Member for Hazel Grove (Lisa Smart) for securing this important debate. Like many other Members, I have…11 Nov 2025HANSARD Autistic Adults: EmploymentI wholeheartedly agree. We have to think expansively and not follow the rigorous rules that we have for abled individuals. Some 77% of unemployed autistic people say they want to…11 Nov 2025HANSARDConflict in SudanIn addition to surviving bombs, bullets and sexual violence, the 24 million people in Sudan are facing an acute food shortage. According to Save the Children, people are eating…05 Nov 2025HANSARDHuntingdon Train AttackDoes the Home Secretary share my deep concern that when incidents such as this occur, certain political commentators and, sadly, certain politicians race to set the narrative…03 Nov 2025HANSARD Sudan: Protection of CiviliansWith so many conflicts around the world, I am sad to say that we have failed them as a House, as a country and as humanity, whether it be in Ukraine or in Gaza, but what we have…30 Oct 2025HANSARD Gaza and HamasIt appears that this ceasefire is going in the same vein as previous announcements on ceasefires—primarily one side, the Palestinians, cease; the other side, Israelis, continue to…29 Oct 2025HANSARD Vehicle Headlight Glare StandardsIt is an absolute pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mrs Harris. I thank the hon. Member for Crawley (Peter Lamb) for bringing this debate to Westminster Hall. I declare…29 Oct 2025