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HANSARD National Security (State Threats) BillOn oversight, will the Secretary of State confirm that proposed new section 33G of the National Security Act 2023, which would be added by clause 3, is not intended to limit…17 Jun 2026 · 3d agoHANSARDTopical QuestionsMany councils, especially Brighton and Hove, with hundreds of acquisitions since 2017, are doing their best to buy, as well as build, their supply of new council housing. More…15 Jun 2026 · 5d agoHANSARD Brain CancerDoes the hon. Member agree that the Government should clarify more details of the funding announced, the funding allocated and the funding actually paid out under the existing…15 Jun 2026 · 5d agoHANSARDRoad Investment Strategy 3: Reducing Danger9. What steps she is taking to reduce road danger through the third road investment strategy.11 Jun 2026HANSARDRoad Investment Strategy 3: Reducing DangerThe Secretary of State’s new third road investment strategy requires a reduction of only 7.5% in the number of people killed or seriously injured on the strategic road network by…11 Jun 2026HANSARD Legacy of Jo CoxI thank the Minister for that, and I will certainly pass on that message. As MPs, we do not always agree on everything. It is our job to disagree, but to disagree well, with…11 Jun 2026HANSARD Legacy of Jo CoxIt is a privilege to follow the wise words of the hon. Members for Spen Valley (Kim Leadbeater) and for Birmingham Yardley (Jess Phillips), who have done a great job of embodying…11 Jun 2026HANSARDProgression of Bills through ParliamentI quite agree. It was courageous of the House to take on this issue, consider it and then vote. We put our names to positions that we came to with some courage, I think, because…08 Jun 2026HANSARDProgression of Bills through ParliamentMany thanks, Sir Edward, for your firm chairing today, which I now look forward to. I sincerely thank the petitioners, and particularly Sophie Blake for all the work she does and…08 Jun 2026HANSARD Pride MonthBrighton is well known as the LGBT+ capital of the UK. It is a city with a famous reputation as a place where people can be who they are, love who they want to and feel safe. This…04 Jun 2026HANSARDGeneral Strike Centenary CommemorationsHuge thanks go to the hon. Member for Birmingham Northfield (Laurence Turner) for leading this important debate with such an important speech. It is great to speak today. It is…03 Jun 2026HANSARDCourts and Tribunals Bill (Eleventh sitting)Huge apologies for my lateness, Sir John. I wish to speak in support of new clause 2 and lend my support to new clauses 6, 23 and 25, all of which seek to honour the commitment…28 Apr 2026HANSARDCourts and Tribunals Bill (Eleventh sitting)The Minister and I have both talked about making choices. The brass tacks are that the Minister has chosen to make huge changes to our court processes, but not to introduce this…28 Apr 2026HANSARDCourts and Tribunals Bill (Ninth sitting)I am happy to have you back in the Chair today, Dr Huq. I wish to oppose the clause and the schedule. I am grateful to the hon. Member for Bolton South and Walkden for pointing…23 Apr 2026HANSARDCourts and Tribunals Bill (Ninth sitting)I will speak briefly in support of the amendment, to which I have put my name. Later, I hope to speak about the real difference between viewing evidence—seeing it given in real…23 Apr 2026HANSARDCourts and Tribunals Bill (Tenth sitting)It is great to see you back in the Chair to help us to make our way through the Bill, Ms Jardine. New clause 28 is a probing amendment, and I shall not press it to a Division when…23 Apr 2026HANSARDCourts and Tribunals Bill (Tenth sitting)I support this clause quite strongly. We heard powerfully from Claire Throssell in oral evidence how important its impact could be. Most Members will have experiences like mine…23 Apr 2026HANSARDCourts and Tribunals Bill (Eighth sitting)The Minister has already said “particularly complex or lengthy”, and just then she said “complex and lengthy”. Having rejected an amendment that would have set a limit of five…21 Apr 2026HANSARDCourts and Tribunals Bill (Eighth sitting)It is very good to see you in the Chair this evening, Ms Jardine; thank you for looking after us. I will speak very briefly in support of the amendment, to which I have added my…21 Apr 2026HANSARDCourts and Tribunals Bill (Eighth sitting)I will speak as quickly as I can. I support the amendments tabled in this group by the Liberal Democrats, which would limit any increase in the sentencing powers of magistrates…21 Apr 2026