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HANSARDUK-Ukraine 100-year PartnershipMay I start by joining the Foreign Secretary in welcoming the release of Emily Damari yesterday? Our thoughts are with her, with her family and with all the hostages at this time.…20 Jan 2025HANSARDNew Homes (Solar Generation) BillI genuinely welcome today’s Second Reading of the Bill. Having brought two private Members’ Bills through Parliament from the Back Benches, I wish the hon. Gentleman every…17 Jan 2025HANSARDNew Homes (Solar Generation) BillThis is becoming increasingly worrying, because we are now starting to see policy on grey belt. I fear that if we do not thoroughly grasp the issue of where solar panels, battery…17 Jan 2025HANSARDClimate Change: UK LeadershipThe Government signed up to a $300 billion climate finance package at COP29, with the amount increasing by $50 billion to get a deal. Since then, Ministers have not been able to…14 Jan 2025HANSARD Public Finances: Borrowing CostsIt is deeply disappointing that the Chancellor is not here to answer questions in the House on such an important topic, so I shall have to ask my question to the Chief Secretary…09 Jan 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseThis week, temperatures are plummeting across the country. In the west midlands, we are expecting it to reach minus 6° this evening. Will the right hon. Lady assure the House that…09 Jan 2025HANSARDImpact of Conflict on Women and GirlsIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Betts. I congratulate the hon. Member for Norwich North (Alice Macdonald) on securing this debate. I believe she did so…09 Jan 2025HANSARD Employer National Insurance Contributions: CharitiesI commend my hon. Friend for securing this debate. The Midlands Air Ambulance Charity, which serves my constituents, receives no Government funding whatsoever for its daily…07 Jan 2025HANSARDChild Sexual Exploitation and AbuseThe Government have been very keen to set up 60 reviews since coming into office, including one on social care, but they have refused a formal request from Oldham council for a…06 Jan 2025HANSARDGeneral ElectionWill the hon. Lady give way?06 Jan 2025HANSARDGeneral ElectionThe hon. Gentleman touched on the word “mandate”. I think most people would accept and acknowledge that the Government were elected on a mandate for change, but would he agree…06 Jan 2025HANSARDGeneral ElectionWill the hon. Lady give way?06 Jan 2025HANSARDGeneral ElectionWill the hon. Lady give way?06 Jan 2025HANSARD SyriaI thank the Minister for advance sight of her statement. The House has many serious questions about the decision, announced by the Foreign Secretary to the media rather than to…19 Dec 2024HANSARD Commonwealth Parliamentary Association and International Committee of the Red Cross (Status) Bill [Lords]I am pleased to stand here as the shadow Minister representing His Majesty’s official Opposition, and to support this Bill. Sadly, I note that the hon. Member for Esher and Walton…18 Dec 2024HANSARD Winter PreparednessWe hear today about a massive backlog at the Department for Work and Pensions in processing pension credit and winter fuel payment claims. Bearing in mind that cold homes increase…18 Dec 2024HANSARD Aldridge Train StationI will not make too many more interventions, but on the specific point about the project moving to the next phase and then into construction, does the Minister not accept that…17 Dec 2024HANSARD Aldridge Train StationI hear what the Minister is saying, and I still hope she will answer some of my questions, but on that ongoing work, that money was part of the £30 million for Aldridge station.…17 Dec 2024HANSARD Aldridge Train StationI beg to move, That this House has considered the future of Aldridge train station. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Betts. I am grateful for the opportunity…17 Dec 2024HANSARD Aldridge Train StationThe hon. Gentleman makes an important point. New trains stations must have disabled-friendly access, and also access for those who might have a pram, a pushchair or bags that are…17 Dec 2024