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HANSARDChinese Embassy DevelopmentI was not asking for details.09 Jun 2025HANSARDStrategic Defence ReviewLike many in the House, I have only had a chance to skim-read the SDR. Fundamentally, it seems to be heading in the right direction, but why is it so timid? Why is it so slow? If,…02 Jun 2025HANSARD Diego Garcia Military BaseShameful.22 May 2025HANSARD Diego Garcia Military BaseBoth the Prime Minister—in his extensive press conference prior to the Secretary of State for Defence coming to the House—and the Secretary of State have said on numerous…22 May 2025HANSARD Diego Garcia Military BaseWell, you had to write them down.22 May 2025HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillI tabled an amendment to ensure that the self-defined responsibility to go for assisted dying did not become a rationale. What is the right hon. Lady’s view on the impact of…16 May 2025HANSARDUkraine: DiplomacyThe sustainable success of Ukraine and its self-defence hinges very much on the appetite of the President of the United States of America. What steps are the Foreign Secretary,…13 May 2025HANSARDImmigration SystemThe Home Secretary, in her statement, said that the visa changes she is putting in place will reduce net migration by 100,000 people a year. The House of Commons Library has…12 May 2025HANSARDEye Care: 10-year Health PlanAnother part of the 10-year health plan is the use of digital technology. Auto-contouring with artificial intelligence reduces waiting times and frees up capacity for…06 May 2025HANSARD Ukraine War: London TalksOur international relationships the world over are dependent on partner countries’ confidence that we will stick by our word, and that our allies will do likewise. Will the…24 Apr 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsIn February, the Foreign Secretary rightly criticised America’s aid cuts. Two weeks later, he was humiliated by his own Prime Minister when his departmental budget was smashed to…01 Apr 2025HANSARDSpring StatementThe Transport Secretary failed to stand up to the transport unions, the Health and Social Care Secretary failed to stand up to the health unions, and the Work and Pensions…26 Mar 2025HANSARDWomen’s Health ServicesEarly diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer can make a huge difference to the women involved, and, of course, to the prognosis and the cost to the state of health provision. I…25 Mar 2025HANSARDAsylum Hotels and Illegal Channel CrossingsWhen in opposition, the Labour party talked tough about what it would do when it entered government. As my right hon. Friend the shadow Home Secretary has said, though, small boat…25 Mar 2025HANSARDUkraineI find myself in the strange and rather uncomfortable position of very much agreeing with the Prime Minister on everything he has said today. While I often take great delight in…03 Mar 2025HANSARD British Indian Ocean TerritoryI genuinely appreciate the opportunity that the Minister has given me to speak about this matter, but I want to clarify a point. She has said this a couple of times now, and I…26 Feb 2025HANSARD British Indian Ocean Territoryrose—26 Feb 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsAs I am sure those on the Treasury Bench know, soft power and diplomacy are most effective when they are backed up by hard power. When will the Government commit to spending 3% of…25 Feb 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe Home Secretary knows that raising the minimum income threshold has reduced net migration, which is why I introduced it while I was Home Secretary. If the Home Secretary wants…24 Feb 2025HANSARDUkraineWe need to recognise that the environment in which we operate has changed fundamentally, and therefore our response must change fundamentally. I very much echo the calls of my…24 Feb 2025