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HANSARDMiddle EastWe now know that an agreement was about to be reached on uranium enrichment by Iran. However, Israel decided to bomb Iran, as did the USA, engaging in an illegal, immoral and…13 Apr 2026HANSARDMiddle EastI commend the Prime Minister for his decision not to get involved in this war of choice. While we are all distracted by Israel’s illegal bombing of Iran and Lebanon, Israel has…17 Mar 2026HANSARDCourts and Tribunals BillI welcome much in this Bill, including the investment in legal aid, the additional sitting days and the funding for our courts. However, I want to focus my remarks on two…10 Mar 2026HANSARD Social Cohesion Action PlanMy constituents tell me about the increased level of hate crime against Muslims. I hear stories of women being abused or having their hijabs pulled off. That is a direct result…09 Mar 2026HANSARDCommonwealth Troops: First World WarI congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Ilford South (Jas Athwal) on securing this important debate. It is important that we recognise the contribution of the Commonwealth…05 Mar 2026HANSARDEngagementsOn a point of order, Mr Speaker.04 Mar 2026HANSARDForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeI refer the House to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests, as I chair the Westminster Foundation for Democracy, an organisation partially funded by the FCDO…04 Mar 2026HANSARDMiddle EastWe have heard this language before, with military intervention dressed up as necessity or as being done out of humanitarian concern: Libya, Iraq—the list goes on. All those…02 Mar 2026HANSARDEngagementsQ11. After 14 years of Conservative austerity, councils are finally getting the support that they need to deliver for residents. In my constituency of Bolton South and Walkden,…21 Jan 2026HANSARDGaza and the West Bank: Humanitarian Situation24. What steps her Department is taking to help ensure the continued delivery of aid in Gaza and the west bank.20 Jan 2026HANSARDGaza and the West Bank: Humanitarian SituationEven during the ceasefire, Israel is blocking humanitarian aid into Gaza while pushing ahead with illegal settlements in the E1 area, which the UK Government have described as a…20 Jan 2026HANSARDMobile Phones and Social Media: Use by ChildrenI place on record my appreciation of the Secretary of State for standing up to the richest man in the world. Whether it is standing up and acting, or the statement on online harm…20 Jan 2026HANSARDEngagementsQ13. I offer my condolences to the families of the four people who died in the road traffic accident that occurred over the weekend in my constituency. Families in Bolton South…14 Jan 2026HANSARD Airport Drop-off ChargesI absolutely agree. I want to discuss the realities in Bolton. There is a direct rail link from Bolton to Manchester airport; a typical journey time is about 36 to 45 minutes and,…13 Jan 2026HANSARD Airport Drop-off ChargesI totally agree. Later in my speech, I will be asking for more detail about what happens with drop-off charges, as well as other information that we need from airports, such as…13 Jan 2026HANSARD Airport Drop-off ChargesI thank my fellow Greater Manchester Member of Parliament for raising that issue. I will come on to the similar experiences that my constituents have had. I was talking about…13 Jan 2026HANSARD Airport Drop-off ChargesI thank my hon. Friend for that helpful clarification. His serious point is one that I think a lot of people here would agree with, and I am sure the Minister has heard his appeal…13 Jan 2026HANSARD Airport Drop-off ChargesI thank all right hon. and hon. Members who took part in the debate, and I thank the Minister for his response. He will be reassured to know that I was not expecting the…13 Jan 2026HANSARD Airport Drop-off ChargesI beg to move, That this House has considered the potential merits of regulating airport drop-off charges. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Vaz. I want to…13 Jan 2026HANSARD Airport Drop-off ChargesI am so sad that my hon. Friend’s wife was not able to say “I love you” at the point of greeting him. I hope she has made up for it.13 Jan 2026