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HANSARDEngagementsThe Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is responsible for the rise of antisemitism worldwide and here in the United Kingdom; for inciting extreme Islamist attacks; for attacking…25 Mar 2026HANSARD DefenceWill the Minister give way?24 Mar 2026HANSARD DefenceI sense that this little fracas is something of a tautological tap dance. We are at war, and I do not think Iran cares whether we made the strike on it or not, because it still…24 Mar 2026HANSARD DefenceThe Minister is making a powerful case. A man with his record and history coming to this place is to be congratulated, and I am enthused to see him in his place today, as I think…24 Mar 2026HANSARD Defencerose —24 Mar 2026HANSARDMiddle EastWe can debate what the armed forces think or do not think, but I always think it best to leave them out of these debates. However, there is an issue here at home, and defence of…23 Mar 2026HANSARD Freedom of Religion or Belief in ChinaI owe you an apology, Ms Jardine, for arriving late to the debate. I am grateful for your chairmanship, and grateful to be allowed in, having been delayed. I congratulate the hon.…18 Mar 2026HANSARD Freedom of Religion or Belief in ChinaThe agreement the Catholic Church signed allowed the Government to approve the bishops and the structure. One of the criticisms that many have made, myself included, is that in…18 Mar 2026HANSARD Freedom of Religion or Belief in ChinaI agree with my right hon. Friend completely. Openness sometimes is a far better disinfectant for a problem than keeping it behind closed doors. As we know, the reality, even…18 Mar 2026HANSARDYouth UnemploymentI have known the Secretary of State for a long time, and I have a lot of respect for him and for the position that he is in. The key thing here, as I observe it, is that one of…17 Mar 2026HANSARD Strait of HormuzSurely the problem we have is that the Government, having decided not to be involved in this, and then literally a day later deciding that they would be involved by granting…16 Mar 2026HANSARDUkraine Air Defence: UK SupportIn the last few weeks, the Prime Minister has been very clear about what he considers our role to be, under international law, if we believe that allies are being attacked. Does…16 Mar 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsSmall-volume business manufacturers in the automotive sector are having a terrible time at the moment. They rely on exports, and exports to the US are critical. Although I welcome…12 Mar 2026HANSARDMiddle East: DefenceNobody supports the armed forces more than I do. The Secretary of State has my full support and respect, as he knows, but I want to ask a simple question. There seems to be some…09 Mar 2026HANSARD Small Charity SectorI will indeed.03 Mar 2026HANSARD Small Charity SectorI beg to move, That this House has considered the small charity sector. It is a great privilege to serve under your stewardship, Sir Roger. I am astonished and happy to see that…03 Mar 2026HANSARDHong Kong: Human Rights SituationThe hon. Member for Hackney South and Shoreditch (Dame Meg Hillier) has just raised a case that I am aware of. I do not want to steal her thunder on that, but I will say that…03 Mar 2026HANSARD Small Charity SectorThis has been an excellent debate, not least because all parties have been represented in it, and all parties have spoken with one voice. We value the incredible efforts made by…03 Mar 2026HANSARD Small Charity SectorI do indeed. I am going to be careful about taking an intervention unless the Member nods their head to suggest that they are prepared to stay for the rest of the debate. I am…03 Mar 2026HANSARDMiddle EastMay I take the Prime Minister back to his earlier position? I do not think his own MPs quite realise what he has said. He said that his reason originally for not allowing RAF…02 Mar 2026