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HANSARDHuman Rights Abuses: Magnitsky SanctionsI absolutely agree with my right hon. Friend. We have a tool here that can be used to drive back those who act badly—in this particular case, against a country illegally invading…08 Jan 2026HANSARDHuman Rights Abuses: Magnitsky SanctionsMany groups are doing that research at the moment, some of them private and voluntary organisations, but the Foreign Office itself is meant to be doing it. I am struck by the fact…08 Jan 2026HANSARDHuman Rights Abuses: Magnitsky SanctionsIt has two effects. First, anything to do with any finance or movement or visitations to the United Kingdom are immediately ruled out and the seizure of financial entities can…08 Jan 2026HANSARD Ukraine and Wider Operational UpdateThe Secretary of State knows of my support for the Government’s persistence over Ukraine, and I welcome his statement. We have spoken endlessly throughout this process. I am,…07 Jan 2026HANSARDNorthern Ireland Troubles: Legacy and ReconciliationI simply say to the Secretary of State that it does seem like ridiculous haste when the Bill is going through the House right now. Surely to do this when he knows for a fact that…17 Dec 2025HANSARDSudan: Humanitarian SituationI congratulate the hon. Member for Aberdeenshire North and Moray East (Seamus Logan) on securing this urgent question. Although there have been two recent sanctions— […15 Dec 2025HANSARDJimmy Lai ConvictionI agree with the right hon. Lady in her comments about the terrible attacks in Bondi, and I congratulate her on raising that now, but I rise to express the view again that this…15 Dec 2025HANSARDDigital IDThe right hon. Gentleman is making a very good case. I am utterly opposed to digital ID, as are many of my constituents. One of them has made the point that in fact our great…08 Dec 2025HANSARDWar in UkraineMight the hon. Lady take an intervention?04 Dec 2025HANSARDWar in UkraineI want to raise a point that I have just been told about. There is a debate right now in the Bundestag about the sanctions regime, and the German Chancellor Herr Merz has given up…04 Dec 2025HANSARD Northern Ireland: Legacy of the PastI apologise—I have only just seen this report. I was not aware that it was coming out in this statement, so forgive me if the hon. Lady has already covered this. Two questions…04 Dec 2025HANSARDWar in UkraineI congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Harwich and North Essex (Sir Bernard Jenkin) on his opening remarks, which were specific and precise; I will try not to repeat many of…04 Dec 2025HANSARDWar in UkraineThey have not really taken it.04 Dec 2025HANSARDWar in UkraineIt is interesting that although we have all mounted pressure on the UK Government, and the Foreign Office in particular, to seize these assets and use their capital value—most of…04 Dec 2025HANSARDWar in UkraineIt is, of course, a fact that we stand by the rule of law and teach others to do so, but the reality is that this whole problem could be resolved if there was greater resolve—by…04 Dec 2025HANSARDWar in UkraineThe will is non-existent. I will conclude by simply saying that Ukraine should not be written off. The issue is not whether Ukraine has to make a deal now because it cannot win.…04 Dec 2025HANSARDWar in UkraineOn a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. You sit in the Chair and are not allowed to speak, so many in the House may not realise your role in all this. You have visited Ukraine…04 Dec 2025HANSARD Gambling: Regulatory ReformIn the light of that, some two years ago it was recommended very clearly that a gambling ombudsman should be set up. So far, across two Governments, nothing has happened on that.…02 Dec 2025HANSARDOffice for Budget Responsibility ForecastsI have been here a few years and have seen the run to different Budgets. In line with the Chair of the Treasury Committee, the hon. Member for Hackney South and Shoreditch (Dame…01 Dec 2025HANSARDDriving Test Availability: South-eastIt is always a welcome thing to be in the same room as you, Mrs Harris, let alone to be chaired by you. I congratulate the hon. Member for Surrey Heath (Dr Pinkerton) on securing…26 Nov 2025