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HANSARDEngagementsThe process is clear, and it has been looked at by the independent adviser. The Leader of the Opposition asked me about the process and judgment on appointments, but she appointed…18 Mar 2026HANSARDEngagementsThe Leader of the Opposition’s position is that the shadow Justice Secretary is defending British values when he says Muslims praying together in Trafalgar Square are not welcome.…18 Mar 2026HANSARDEngagementsI thank the hon. Gentleman for raising this matter. I know how much it impacts his constituents and how deeply they feel about it. It is important, as we reset and clear up the…18 Mar 2026HANSARDEngagementsThe Leader of the Opposition talks about doing the work. Three weeks ago she said we should rush into war. She did not do the work; she did not think through the consequences.…18 Mar 2026HANSARDEngagementsThat is a good example. My hon. Friend makes a powerful point. Thanks to our record investment in the NHS, we have the lowest waiting list numbers for three years, the shortest…18 Mar 2026HANSARDEngagementsWe are not abolishing jury trials, as the right hon. Gentleman knows. I have worked with women and girls who have been victims of sexual violence and rape, and have waited a very,…18 Mar 2026HANSARDEngagementsThe right hon. Member is right to raise an important question of free speech and our media. It is a matter for Ofcom, and it is important that we let it deal with it.18 Mar 2026HANSARDEngagementsI am very happy to discuss that with my hon. Friend. We will always protect high welfare standards, and, through our food and drink deal, we are bringing down barriers for farmers…18 Mar 2026HANSARDEngagementsUnlike the Leader of the Opposition, my principles have been clear and unwavering. We will protect our people in the region, we will take action to defend ourselves and our…18 Mar 2026HANSARDEngagementsOur independent nuclear deterrent protects us every day, and we should never forget how important it is. It is important that we renew it. We will do that in the best interests of…18 Mar 2026HANSARDEngagementsWe have set out the process and it has been put before the House— [ Interruption. ] I know why Opposition Members do not want to talk about the war: because they supported going…18 Mar 2026HANSARDEngagementsI thank my hon. Friend for raising this issue, and he has raised it with me personally. Our thoughts are obviously with the victim. I was very concerned to hear that the CEO of…18 Mar 2026HANSARDEngagementsLet me start where I must. It was my mistake in making the appointment. I have apologised to the victims of Epstein, and I do so again. The Government are complying with the…18 Mar 2026HANSARDEngagementsI have already made clear that Peter Mandelson was asked questions and gave untruthful replies. The Government are complying with the Humble Address. The process has been set out.…18 Mar 2026HANSARDEngagementsAdd to that the failure to condemn and sack the shadow Justice Secretary for the poison and division that he spreads. It is turning out to be quite a month for the Leader of the…18 Mar 2026HANSARDEngagementsAs the hon. Gentleman says, the Chancellor set out yesterday the huge economic opportunities of innovation and AI. We have put £5 billion behind British start-ups, and we will…18 Mar 2026HANSARDEngagementsI am very proud of our Employment Rights Act 2025. It delivers strong rights and protections, including for all our brilliant school staff. My hon. Friend is right: Reform Members…18 Mar 2026HANSARDEngagementsOil and gas will be part of the mix of our energy for many years to come, as I have set out many times. The hon. Member is now highlighting the consequences of the war that he…18 Mar 2026HANSARDEngagementsMy hon. Friend is a great champion on this issue and I will ensure that he gets a meeting with the Rail Minister to discuss the detail. The previous Government took the decision…18 Mar 2026HANSARDEngagementsI welcome the Mayor of London’s crackdown. The Metropolitan police have made hundreds of arrests and recovered thousands of phones, and mobile phone theft has fallen. I agree with…18 Mar 2026