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HANSARD Lifelong Learning: “University of the Air” White PaperMy hon. Friend is speaking powerfully about his story and his experience of higher education. Young people from more advantaged or affluent backgrounds are still much more likely…16 Jun 2026 · 4d agoHANSARD Middle EastI welcome the update on the new and co-ordinated sanctions announced by the Foreign Secretary today. According to the United Nations, its figures show that violent incidents…09 Jun 2026HANSARDEngagementsA stroke happens every five minutes: that is six lives changed in the time that we have been sitting in this Chamber. Two years ago, while I was sitting in the Chamber, my husband…20 May 2026HANSARDMiddle EastI thank the Prime Minister for his statement and welcome his convening of a summit of leaders alongside President Macron. The situation in Lebanon is devastating. Israeli…13 Apr 2026HANSARDEhlers-Danlos Syndrome and Craniocervical InstabilityThe point about being dismissed is one I have heard time and time again from my constituents. They are being passed from pillar to post, repeating the same stories again and…26 Mar 2026HANSARDEhlers-Danlos Syndrome and Craniocervical InstabilityIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms Furniss. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Cannock Chase (Josh Newbury) for setting out so powerfully why this debate is…26 Mar 2026HANSARDEngagementsQ4. Violence against women and girls is a global emergency. It is a key concern that we discussed at last week’s United Nations Commission on the Status of Women. Social media…18 Mar 2026HANSARDEngagementsQ2. May I thank the Prime Minister for his leadership and his cool head on the situation in Iran?The leasehold system is legalised extortion. Last week I met dozens of my…04 Mar 2026HANSARDMiddle EastI thank the Prime Minister for setting out clearly the reasons Britain did not join the US and Israeli attacks on Iran. I also thank him for ensuring the defence of Britain’s Gulf…02 Mar 2026HANSARD Grenfell Tower Annual ReportThe tragedy at Grenfell exposed the scale and devastating consequences of the building safety crisis in this country. We have heard today that survivors and families are still…25 Feb 2026HANSARD EU Membership Referendum: Impact on the UKWill my hon. Friend give way?24 Feb 2026HANSARDLGBT+ History MonthIt is a pleasure to follow my hon. Friend the Member for Luton North (Sarah Owen), who gave an incredibly powerful speech. I also thank my hon. Friend the Member for Nottingham…12 Feb 2026HANSARDIndefinite Leave to RemainMy constituent Aminbhai is a pharmacy dispenser—a skilled worker from India whose work is essential to our community. He raised concerns about recruitment and retention in health…02 Feb 2026HANSARDCyber-attacks: Global Response5. What steps her Department is taking with international partners to help improve the global response to cyber-attacks and ransomware.20 Jan 2026HANSARDCyber-attacks: Global ResponseThe Minister will remember that when the Russia-backed cyber-crime network Lockbit was smashed in 2024, it was the direct result of intensive collaboration between the United…20 Jan 2026HANSARDChinese EmbassyChina has used its national security law to criminalise political dissent and target Hongkongers in the UK. My constituency of Stratford and Bow is home to one of the largest…13 Jan 2026HANSARD IranThe hope on seeing the Iranian people fighting back for their freedom has turned to horror as we see the images of the body bags piled up. Over the weekend, anxious constituents…13 Jan 2026HANSARD Therapeutic Play and Children’s HealthcareI thank my hon. Friend for sharing Sarah and Hari’s story, which is a powerful reminder of why play is important. My constituent Eleanor wrote to me last week following the…06 Jan 2026HANSARD UK-EU Common Understanding NegotiationsI thank the Minister for his announcement on Erasmus+, which is hugely welcome news for students and for my youngest constituents in Stratford and Bow. Before I came to this place…17 Dec 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT1. If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.16 Dec 2025