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HANSARD India-Pakistan: EscalationIndia’s record on Kashmir is not something to be proud of: it has been ethnic cleansing Kashmiris for over 78 years. Modi’s record on human rights—from an individual who once was…07 May 2025HANSARDUK Airstrike: Houthi Military FacilityThe Houthis are acting freely in the absence of a road map for peace. Yemen is facing the worst humanitarian crisis, with 22 million people needing assistance, of whom 11 million…30 Apr 2025HANSARDPalestinian Authority Prime Minister VisitI welcome the Minister’s statement, in particular the announcement of £101 million for humanitarian aid and the signing of the memorandum of understanding. The Minister has…29 Apr 2025HANSARDBirmingham: Waste CollectionI refer to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests. The crisis over bin collections in Birmingham has dragged on for far too long, and my constituents have…22 Apr 2025HANSARD Israel: Refusal of Entry for UK ParliamentariansI listened to the Minister’s statement in detail, but what specific actions will this Government take against the Israeli Government for doing what they did to two of our…07 Apr 2025HANSARDPoints of OrderOn a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. On 28 March, I shared on social media the work that I and colleagues from across the two Houses have been doing to urge the Government…07 Apr 2025HANSARD Military Co-operation with IsraelWill the Minister give way?18 Mar 2025HANSARD Military Co-operation with IsraelI thank the hon. Member for securing such an important debate. It was horrifying and heart-wrenching to wake up this morning to see more than 400 innocent Palestinians being…18 Mar 2025HANSARD Kashmir: Human Rights and PeaceI wholeheartedly agree with the hon. Gentleman that any persecution or atrocities, whether on humanitarian or religious grounds, are not acceptable, and the international…12 Mar 2025HANSARD Kashmir: Human Rights and PeaceKhurram Parvez is not the only political prisoner; Yasin Malik and many others are in that situation. I am sure that the Minister will respond accordingly to that. Journalists who…12 Mar 2025HANSARD Kashmir: Human Rights and PeaceMy hon. Friend and I are on the same page when it comes to Kashmir and the struggle for Kashmiris. The violation of international humanitarian law should not fall on deaf ears…12 Mar 2025HANSARD Kashmir: Human Rights and PeaceAbsolutely; my hon. Friend’s point is bang on. The outcome of the plebiscite has to be one where the Kashmiri people decide. It is their future and they are entitled to decide…12 Mar 2025HANSARD Kashmir: Human Rights and PeaceI am on the record in stating my dissatisfaction, not only as a born Kashmiri but for the Kashmiris seeking justice, with the view that this is a matter for India and Pakistan…12 Mar 2025HANSARD Kashmir: Human Rights and PeaceI beg to move, That this House has considered Government support for human rights and peace in Kashmir. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Dr Murrison. In south…12 Mar 2025HANSARDJammu and Kashmir: Human RightsIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Dr Allin-Khan. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Hyndburn (Sarah Smith) for bringing this debate to Westminster Hall today. In…05 Mar 2025HANSARDJammu and Kashmir: Human RightsThank you, Madam Speaker.05 Mar 2025HANSARD Future Skills Programmes: UniversitiesI thank the right hon. Member for securing this debate. As a former apprentice, I was taught those skills, but those who chose the academic route often lack them. It would be…26 Feb 2025HANSARD Future Skills Programmes: UniversitiesDoes the Minister agree that the skills agenda should not be left simply with universities and colleges, but should start at secondary school and continue all the way through?…26 Feb 2025HANSARD Israel and the Occupied Palestinian TerritoriesI thank my hon. Friend for that important intervention. It is another point that I have been quite vociferous on. We can achieve a two-state solution only if the UK Government…12 Feb 2025HANSARD Israel and the Occupied Palestinian TerritoriesIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Dame Siobhain. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Alloa and Grangemouth (Brian Leishman) for securing this debate today. Less…12 Feb 2025