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HANSARDAnniversary of 7 October Attacks: Middle EastLet me give that reassurance. I think we are all shocked by the sharp rise in antisemitism, and we need to work with all communities to bring down hate crime, whichever community…07 Oct 2024HANSARDAnniversary of 7 October Attacks: Middle EastIt is in the work that we are doing to bring about de-escalation and a ceasefire, because that is the only route through. That is why we are working with our allies so closely on…07 Oct 2024HANSARDAnniversary of 7 October Attacks: Middle EastWe have to support the right of freedom of protest but, at the same time, be absolutely clear that support for terrorist organisations is not to be tolerated. We will work with…07 Oct 2024HANSARDAnniversary of 7 October Attacks: Middle EastWe have set out our position: domestic law is clear, international law is clear, and we have taken our decision and put a summary of that before the House.07 Oct 2024HANSARDAnniversary of 7 October Attacks: Middle EastThe Government’s position is that Hamas and Hezbollah are terrorist organisations. We stand very firm on that and rightly call them what they are.07 Oct 2024HANSARDAnniversary of 7 October Attacks: Middle EastI agree, which is why we must continue to press for the immediate and unconditional release of the hostages. I, too, have been struck by the incredible resilience of the families.…07 Oct 2024HANSARDAnniversary of 7 October Attacks: Middle EastI condemn antisemitism, wherever and whenever it happens. We must stand together across this House to stamp it out.07 Oct 2024HANSARDAnniversary of 7 October Attacks: Middle EastThe question of recognition is a question of when, not if. [ Interruption. ] Well, at the point of greatest impact. We need a two-state solution. We need to work with our allies…07 Oct 2024HANSARDAnniversary of 7 October Attacks: Middle EastI thank the Leader of the Opposition for his words. On an occasion like this, it is important that we speak with one voice across the House, and I think the whole House will agree…07 Oct 2024HANSARDAnniversary of 7 October Attacks: Middle EastIt would mean none for defensive purposes. On the anniversary of 7 October and days after a huge attack by Iran into Israel, that would be the wrong position for this Government…07 Oct 2024HANSARDAnniversary of 7 October Attacks: Middle EastNo, but it is a really serious point. Banning all sales would mean none for defensive purposes—07 Oct 2024HANSARDAnniversary of 7 October Attacks: Middle EastLet me give that assurance that they are not alone, and let me pay tribute again to the families. It is incredibly moving to spend any time with them and to hear at first hand…07 Oct 2024HANSARDAnniversary of 7 October Attacks: Middle EastThere has been far too much bloodshed and killing, and far too many children orphaned. I give my assurance that we will do everything we can, and we are doing everything we can,…07 Oct 2024HANSARDEngagementsI thank my hon. Friend for raising that. We owe an incredible debt of gratitude to our police for their courage in dealing with the recent disorder, and we took action to ensure…11 Sept 2024HANSARDEngagementsAs the hon. Gentleman knows very well, I am not going to pre-empt the Budget. It will all be set out in due course.11 Sept 2024HANSARDEngagementsI am angry to be put in the position of having to release people who should be in prison because the last Government broke the prison system. The last Prime Minister was…11 Sept 2024HANSARDEngagementsI thank my hon. Friend for raising this important issue; it is the second time it has been raised in this session. I will have a lot more to say tomorrow, when I deal with Lord…11 Sept 2024HANSARDEngagementsI thank my hon. Friend for championing his constituency, including the work at Rosyth dockyard. The strategic defence review will ensure that defence is central both to security…11 Sept 2024HANSARDEngagementsWe are complying with international law. We have set out our reasoning, and I think all fair-minded Members of the House would support the decision that we have taken. The most…11 Sept 2024HANSARDEngagementsWe are taking every step we can in relation to the steel industry because it is vital that we give it the support that it needs. We need steel in this country. We need steel made…11 Sept 2024