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HANSARDTerrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill (First sitting)Q I reiterate your comments, Dame Siobhain, about the admiration we all hold for Figen and Brendan and for the campaigning that they have done. Figen is a constituent of mine and…29 Oct 2024HANSARDTerrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill (Second sitting)Q Thank you for your evidence. The independent reviewer of terrorism legislation, Jonathan Hall, said of the 2023 draft Bill that “careful attention” needs to be given to the risk…29 Oct 2024HANSARDTerrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill (Second sitting)That is really helpful. Thank you.29 Oct 2024HANSARDInvestor Confidence9. What assessment she has made of the potential impact of recent fiscal events on investor confidence in the UK.29 Oct 2024HANSARDTerrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill (First sitting)Q How have businesses reacted as Manchester has led the way on Martyn’s law? How onerous have they found it? What is the practical experience? Andy Burnham: That is a fair…29 Oct 2024HANSARDInvestor ConfidenceWhen does the Chancellor think that the Conservative party lost its fiscal credibility? Was it with the Liz Truss mini-Budget? [ Interruption. ] Was it when national debt rose…29 Oct 2024HANSARD China: Human Rights and SanctionsFollowing his recent visit to China, the Foreign Secretary also met with our partners in South Korea. Does he share my concern about reports of North Korean troops taking part in…28 Oct 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseI was very pleased to hear the Leader of the House announce a debate on veterans next week. Will she join me in commending the work of the Macclesfield armed forces and veterans…24 Oct 2024HANSARDRelationships with EU Counterparts9. What recent progress he has made on resetting relationships with his EU counterparts.22 Oct 2024HANSARDRelationships with EU CounterpartsI welcome the Foreign Secretary’s attendance at the EU Foreign Affairs Council. Will the Minister confirm if this will be part of a more regular, structured engagement with our…22 Oct 2024HANSARDUkraineI warmly welcome my right hon. Friend’s statement. I would not expect him to comment on the US presidential election, but naturally there is a nervousness about the policy of a…22 Oct 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsWe want to support genuine refugees, but will the Home Secretary provide an update on the progress on returns and deportations of illegal migrants, and say how the new command…21 Oct 2024HANSARD City and Town Centres: RegenerationI thank my hon. Friend the Member for Derby North (Catherine Atkinson) for calling this debate. It is incredibly important and she is proving herself a powerful advocate for her…16 Oct 2024HANSARD House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) BillDoes the hon. Gentleman understand why some people might have some cynicism about the appetite for reform among Conservatives, when some Members talk about wanting a big package…15 Oct 2024HANSARD House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) BillI welcome the new Government’s steps to reform the other place. Nearly 30 years on from the changes enacted under the previous Labour Government, I am pleased to see this one…15 Oct 2024HANSARD Gaza and LebanonDoes the Minister agree that we urgently need a ceasefire in both Lebanon and Gaza, but also, with the grotesque level of civilian deaths, we need international law to be observed…15 Oct 2024HANSARD Gibraltar-Spain Border ChecksIt seems that we are to be treated to another bout of recklessness on foreign policy by the Conservative party this week. Can the Minister confirm that British sovereignty over…14 Oct 2024HANSARDCost of Rail FaresIn Macclesfield we have the pleasure of being served by both Avanti and Northern trains, unfortunately. The previous Conservative Government handed Avanti yet another franchise,…10 Oct 2024HANSARDBritish Indian Ocean Territory: NegotiationsIt is fairly unseemly, seeing a leadership race being conducted in the middle of a foreign policy debate—that is what is happening—but does the Secretary of State agree that…07 Oct 2024HANSARDUkraineMay I thank the Secretary of State for his statement, but also the Ministers who have provided cross-party briefings to colleagues? It really is appreciated. President Zelensky…10 Sept 2024