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HANSARDDeath of Ann WiddecombeAnn’s tragic murder has shocked the nation. Dear Ann was the personification of political courage, patriotic tradition and the importance of faith. I got to know her when I was…13 Jul 2026HANSARDImmigration and Asylum BillWe have read reports recently that the Home Secretary’s important reforms to indefinite leave to remain are being watered down because of the views of the incoming Prime Minister.…13 Jul 2026HANSARDImmigration and Asylum BillWill the hon. Gentleman give way?13 Jul 2026HANSARDImmigration and Asylum BillI agree with one word that the hon. Member for Nottingham East (Nadia Whittome) said, “betrayal”, but the Bill is not a betrayal of the Labour party; it is a betrayal of the…13 Jul 2026HANSARDImmigration and Asylum BillI will not because I do not have any time. Let us go through this. Part 1 is about the independent immigration appeals authority. That will get ripped to shreds by article 6 of…13 Jul 2026HANSARDImmigration and Asylum BillIt is after a process of analysis: 10 years as a barrister, five of which were spent defending the Home Office in the immigration tribunals; time as Attorney General, finding and…13 Jul 2026HANSARDImmigration and Asylum BillThe hon. Gentleman is almost making my argument for me. The whole reason the Home Office has to enter into expensive contracts and spend £5 million of British taxpayers’ money…13 Jul 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe horrific sexual abuse and murder of baby Preston Davey has shocked the nation. It has been reported that Adoption Now, the agency that placed baby Preston with his murderer,…22 Jun 2026HANSARDPathways Study: Puberty SuppressionNo child is born in the wrong body. The scandal of thousands of children being put through irreversible medical intervention such as puberty blockers causing infertility, among…22 Jun 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsEarlier this year, the race and faith network at Greater Manchester fire and rescue service wrote to its firefighters targeting anyone who might be representing Reform UK at the…08 Jun 2026HANSARDDigital Safety: ChildrenI have met victims of online sexual exploitation—it is an absolutely devastating crime that needs to be stopped. However, I fear that the Government’s plans are going to make…08 Jun 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsI, too, offer my condolences to the Secretary of State. The Secretary of State will be familiar with the Russian-backed AQUIND application for a submarine interconnector that will…02 Jun 2026HANSARDMilburn Review: Interim ReportSome 70% of graduates say that university just was not worth it—and is it any wonder, when we have seen an increase in low-quality degrees, people coming out with crippling debt,…02 Jun 2026HANSARDMurder of Henry NowakHenry Nowak was murdered near my constituency and local people are rightly furious with Hampshire police—not only the officers who attended the scene, but those leading the force.…02 Jun 2026HANSARDChild Sexual Offender DataThe hon. Member is making a powerful speech. Three years ago, when I was Home Secretary, I set up the grooming gangs taskforce. In its first year, it led to 500 arrests and…01 Jun 2026HANSARD Banking HubsWill the Minister give way?20 May 2026HANSARD Banking HubsWill the Minister give way?20 May 2026HANSARD Banking HubsWill the Minister give way?20 May 2026HANSARDCost of Living: StudentsThe number of foreign students claiming fraudulent student loans is at a record high. That is making a mockery of the student finance system and costing the British taxpayer…20 Apr 2026HANSARD Children’s Wellbeing and Schools BillI know the Minister wants the best for children and is working hard to achieve that goal, but the Government’s guidance makes it clear that non-statutory guidance is not to be…15 Apr 2026