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HANSARDWar in UkraineDo we think for a moment that Russia would pause seizing any assets it could to fund the conflict? Is it not ironic that the Russians use the rule of law against us, despite the…04 Dec 2025HANSARDWar in UkraineThey need the will to do so.04 Dec 2025HANSARDWar in UkraineI am most grateful to the Minister for giving way and for his response to the debate. I know his personal commitment to these issues is very strong indeed, but may I just take him…04 Dec 2025HANSARDWar in UkraineWithin the last few minutes, I read that President Zelensky is on a state visit to Dublin, but his arriving plane was buzzed by four mysterious military-grade drones. That is what…04 Dec 2025HANSARDEngagementsCould the Prime Minister give his assessment of the latest news that President Putin has again turned down terms for peace in Ukraine? In an extraordinary outburst designed to…03 Dec 2025HANSARDArmed Forces Chaplains (Licensing) Measure 2025 (HC 1454)
Abuse Redress Measure 2025 (HC 1455)Does it have to be a point of order?01 Dec 2025HANSARDArmed Forces Chaplains (Licensing) Measure 2025 (HC 1454)
Abuse Redress Measure 2025 (HC 1455)On a point of order, Mr Mundell. I would just point out that systems are set up in good faith to redress problems that have arisen, but unless those systems are overseen and…01 Dec 2025HANSARD Budget ResolutionsIt gives me a certain pleasure to share some agreement about the need for more resource in defence and resilience with the hon. Member for Warwick and Leamington (Matt Western).…26 Nov 2025HANSARD Budget ResolutionsI am tempted not to be drawn into the rather silly Brexit debate that seems to go on. It was notable that the Government spoofed towards the idea that they would make Brexit the…26 Nov 2025HANSARD Budget ResolutionsI am very sorry that those on the Front Bench do not like hearing this, but there is no “get out of jail free” card through realigning with the European Union. It looks as though…26 Nov 2025HANSARD Budget ResolutionsI will not be thanking the Chancellor and her Government on behalf of all the young people who thought they would be able to get jobs in the hospitality sector, but now will not…26 Nov 2025HANSARD Budget ResolutionsObviously, the Labour briefing says how much the previous Conservative Government borrowed over their period in office, but given that we inherited a situation where £1 in every…26 Nov 2025HANSARD Budget ResolutionsWill the right hon. Gentleman give way?26 Nov 2025HANSARDG20 and UkraineDoes the Prime Minister agree with many assessments that make it clear that Russia is actually in a far weaker position than President Putin pretends, so long as we continue to…25 Nov 2025HANSARD English Devolution and Community Empowerment BillIt is the Government’s clear intention to devolve powers, but in the reorganisation of local government, the Government are taking sweeping powers to determine the outcome of any…24 Nov 2025HANSARD English Devolution and Community Empowerment BillWill my hon. Friend give way?24 Nov 2025HANSARD English Devolution and Community Empowerment BillI am most grateful; my hon. Friend is being exceptionally generous. I commend the Minister for being on top of her brief, but I did not have a chance to raise this question, which…24 Nov 2025HANSARD English Devolution and Community Empowerment BillToday the Government put forward 23 of their own amendments, which meant that the Minister allowed less than a minute for each one in her speech. That includes two new schedules.…24 Nov 2025HANSARD Ukraine: Forcible Removal of ChildrenI remind the Minister that I look forward to tabling a motion for a Backbench Business debate on Ukraine, which will refer to the 20,000 abducted children. I join him in…20 Nov 2025HANSARD Russian Ship YantarMay I congratulate the Government on being more forward in their public responses to this kind of provocation than any other European member of NATO, let alone the United States,…20 Nov 2025