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HANSARD UkraineLast month I was concerned to note that the Chancellor barely mentioned Ukraine in his autumn statement, and since then he has made hardly any new commitments to supporting its…19 Dec 2023HANSARDBanking Services: AccessIf the Minister is serious about protecting the future of the great British high street, will he back Labour’s pledge, which has been welcomed by Cash Access UK and the wider…19 Dec 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseThe Royal Free Hospital is a jewel in the crown of my constituency. The maternity unit holds a special place in my heart, because I had both my children there and received…14 Dec 2023HANSARDFinance BillThis afternoon, we have been told that the measures in the Finance Bill and the wider autumn statement will deliver the growth that our economy urgently needs. Unfortunately, our…13 Dec 2023HANSARDFinance BillI have one line of my speech left, but I will give way.13 Dec 2023HANSARDFinance BillWe are not actually voting. [ Interruption. ] I think the hon. Member is slightly misguided, as we are not voting. There are specific measures that we support, but, overall, we do…13 Dec 2023HANSARDIsrael-Hamas War: DiplomacySince the terrible attack by Hamas on 7 October, more than 250 Palestinians have been killed by illegal settlers in the west bank and there are unconfirmed reports of the…11 Dec 2023HANSARDDraft Major Sporting Events (Income Tax Exemption) (World Athletics Indoor Championships Glasgow 24) Regulations 2023It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship once again, Mr Dowd. As we have heard from the Minister, the regulations provide individuals with an exemption from income tax on…11 Dec 2023HANSARDDraft Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Financial Promotion) (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2023
Draft Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 (Benchmarks and Capital Requirements) (Amendment) Regulations 2023
Draft Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2023It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Dowd. As I said during the legislative debates on the Financial Services and Markets Act 2023, when the Minister’s…05 Dec 2023HANSARD National Insurance Contributions (Reduction in Rates) BillBefore I start, I want to say that we have heard during the debate that former Labour Chancellor Alistair Darling has died at the age of 70. I am sure Members will agree, no…30 Nov 2023HANSARDEngagementsQ6. I quote: “Rishi thinks just let people die and that’s okay”. That was reportedly the Prime Minister’s view of covid during late 2020, as recorded by the then chief scientific…29 Nov 2023HANSARD Autumn Statement ResolutionsI miss him!22 Nov 2023HANSARD Autumn Statement ResolutionsI think the right hon. Gentleman is trying to absolve himself of the fact that it was his former Prime Minister and Chancellor who crashed the economy of this country. He just…22 Nov 2023HANSARD Autumn Statement ResolutionsListening to the Chancellor today, one would believe that the economy has turned a corner and the cost of living crisis is over. The truth is that after 13 years of economic…22 Nov 2023HANSARDIsrael and the Occupied Palestinian TerritoriesI had a dreadful 40-hour labour when giving birth to my first child, but I still consider myself lucky: I had medicine, water, electricity and a functioning hospital. The 180…14 Nov 2023HANSARDIsrael and GazaI represent one of this country’s biggest Jewish communities, in my constituency of Hampstead and Kilburn. Following Hamas’s brutal attack on Israel, there has been an increase in…16 Oct 2023HANSARDPolice ResourcesThe same shops and newsagents on Kilburn High Road in my constituency are constantly targeted by criminals, who shoplift but also intimidate staff. When I raised the issue with…18 Sept 2023HANSARDCombined Sewer OverflowsThe right hon. Lady’s Department issued a statement saying that it does not “agree with the OEP’s initial interpretations,” but will “continue to work constructively with the OEP…13 Sept 2023HANSARD LGBT+ People and Spouses: Social CareMy hon. Friend is giving a powerful and emotional account of her constituents. I welcome Ted to the Chamber; I wish it was under happier circumstances. I want to raise something…12 Sept 2023HANSARDBrexit: Economic ImpactLast week, the Government admitted that their planned introduction of food import checks from the EU would lead to an increase in inflation, hitting the pockets of ordinary people…05 Sept 2023