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HANSARD Powering Up BritainOn a point of order, Mr Deputy Speaker. The Minister has accused me of misleading the House and asked me to correct the record. I am happy to do that. My question should read: “If…30 Mar 2023HANSARD Powering Up BritainIf the Government were so serious about climate action why did they need to be dragged into court and told by the High Court that their existing plans are not sufficient? Now we…30 Mar 2023HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI, too, wish everybody across the House a happy Easter recess, including those who have local elections in their patch. Happy door-knocking! Opening a new oilfield at Rosebank…30 Mar 2023HANSARDIllegal Migration BillIs not an obvious sign of the Government’s failure the fact that only 22 Afghanistan citizens have been resettled under the Government’s resettlement scheme, while thousands are…27 Mar 2023HANSARDIllegal Migration BillWill the hon. Member give way?27 Mar 2023HANSARDIllegal Migration Billrose —27 Mar 2023HANSARDIllegal Migration BillI rise to speak to the Liberal Democrat new clauses 3, 4 and 6. I struggle to put into words my dismay about the Bill. I have been listening since the beginning of the debate and,…27 Mar 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe south-west is one of the least affordable areas in the UK. The Liberal Democrat council in Bath wants to build at least 1,000 more social homes for rent by 2030, but faces…27 Mar 2023HANSARDInternational Women’s DayWill the Minister give way?09 Mar 2023HANSARDInternational Women’s DayIt is an honour to speak in this debate that has ranged widely from local to national to global women’s issues. We have heard some powerful speeches and contributions.…09 Mar 2023HANSARDInternational Women’s DayI have argued for making misogyny a hate crime for so long, and yesterday I was again given the reply that that would just be gesture politics. Does the hon. Lady agree that, if…09 Mar 2023HANSARDInternational Women’s DayI will be very quick. The police are saying that they need to move away from viewing the victim as a credible witness, and move on to the perpetrator. Too often, the perpetrator…09 Mar 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseMy Liberal Democrat council in Bath has put together a climate and ecological emergency action plan to protect nearly 11,000 hectares of land for nature by 2030. In contrast, the…09 Mar 2023HANSARDInternational Women’s DayVery briefly, because I know there is a lot of pressure on time, is it not also important that the people who deliver these courses—the teachers in the room—have to be specialist…09 Mar 2023HANSARDInternational Women’s DayI was a secondary school teacher and, although a married woman, with four children, in my middle age, I was always “Miss”, whereas a man was always “Sir”. Is that not bizarre?09 Mar 2023HANSARDInternational Women’s DayIs it not true that most people underestimate what an assault on a woman is like? It is really only when it happens to you that you understand the impact. It is so important that…09 Mar 2023HANSARDMaking Misogyny a Hate Crime: Potential MeritsI recognise the arguments that have been made. Most violence against women originates in misogyny. Therefore, making misogyny a hate crime would send such a powerful signal to all…08 Mar 2023HANSARDMaking Misogyny a Hate Crime: Potential Merits2. What recent assessment the Government have made of the potential merits of making misogyny a hate crime.08 Mar 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsT7. In Bath and North East Somerset, the gap between local housing allowance and rent for the cheapest three-bedroom property is nearly £4,000. My inbox is full of emails from…06 Mar 2023HANSARDChange of Name by Registered Sex OffendersI, too, have changed my name—to make it shorter, to be honest; my name was too difficult. Does the hon. Member agree that we would be happy to go through a more complicated…02 Mar 2023