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HANSARD Strait of HormuzFor centuries, the United Kingdom has been willing to commit its naval resources to defend free movement on the seas. Does the Minister agree that now is another such occasion…16 Mar 2026HANSARDCourts and Tribunals BillMy hon. Friend is making some very important points. There is a more fundamental point about public perception, which he may come on to in a moment. If we pass this legislation at…10 Mar 2026HANSARDMiddle East: Economic UpdateAs the Chancellor has repeatedly said, at the root of the current economic crisis lies the closure of the strait of Hormuz. What conversations have the Government had with the…09 Mar 2026HANSARDMiddle EastGiven that the Prime Minister has outlined that the Iranians attacked a United Kingdom sovereign base at Akrotiri, why does that not form the basis not just for hosting US forces…02 Mar 2026HANSARD Diego Garcia and British Indian Ocean TerritoryI genuinely have respect for the Minister, as he knows, but I am very confused as to the Government’s position. He will know from his time in the Foreign Office that one of the…25 Feb 2026HANSARDSchools White Paper: Every Child Achieving and ThrivingFor parents of children with special educational needs in Hertsmere and across the country, one of the greatest frustrations they feel is understanding what is going on in…23 Feb 2026HANSARDLord MandelsonAt the heart of what we are talking about is this. Do we accept the amendment from the Government about “national security or international relations”? My hon. Friend and I have…04 Feb 2026HANSARDLord Mandelsonrose—04 Feb 2026HANSARDLord MandelsonThe point here is not about impugning the integrity of the Cabinet Secretary; the point is about confidence in this House. The temperature in the House seems to be that most…04 Feb 2026HANSARDLord Mandelsonrose —04 Feb 2026HANSARDUniversal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) BillThe right hon. Gentleman has provoked me into responding. I served in the previous Conservative Government, and I was involved in all those decisions. There was a clear principle…03 Feb 2026HANSARDIranWithin hours of the Hamas massacres, protesters and marchers were organising against Israel. Yet here we are, weeks later, when the Iranian regime is murdering and torturing its…03 Feb 2026HANSARDDiego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory BillThe Minister makes an important point. The key thing about the negotiations is that they were predicated on the United States’ concern about the continuing operation of the base…20 Jan 2026HANSARDWest Midlands PoliceThe Jewish community in this country, including many in my constituency, feel under siege right now. Sadly, this is not an isolated example; it is just another example of where…14 Jan 2026HANSARD IranWe can all see the brutality of the Iranian regime, but does the Foreign Secretary agree that it is not just who we are against but who we are for? If we look at the signatories…13 Jan 2026HANSARD Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) BillI welcome the Minister’s comments about the obligation on the public sector. However, I caution him that, in my experience, cyber-security is one of those things that Ministers…06 Jan 2026HANSARD Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) BillIt is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West (Dame Chi Onwurah), who has brought tremendous expertise to this debate. In my previous role…06 Jan 2026HANSARD Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) BillYes, I totally agree. Indeed, that is why the National Cyber Security Centre, working in conjunction with the last Government and now the current Government, has set out the…06 Jan 2026HANSARD Finance (No. 2) BillWill the Minister give way?16 Dec 2025HANSARDPlanning ReformWithin a mile of the well-connected stations of Radlett, Cuffley, Borehamwood, Potters Bar and Bushey there is pristine countryside that is treasured by local communities and…16 Dec 2025