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HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe policing Minister and I would be very happy to talk to my hon. Friend about the importance of rebuilding neighbourhood policing in his constituency and across the country.…29 Jul 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsFor the former Home Secretary to talk about scrutiny and transparency, given that he failed to tell the House that he was spending £700 million over two and a half years on…29 Jul 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe right hon. Gentleman makes an important point. Spiking is a terrible crime, it is extremely dangerous and too often it is not taken seriously enough. We will work with anyone…29 Jul 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsI think most people in this country want to see strong border security and a properly controlled and managed asylum system, where we do our bit for those who have fled persecution…29 Jul 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsI agree with the hon. Member that the problems we have seen with off-road bikes—the deafening and distressing harassment that they can sometimes cause—are serious. That is why…29 Jul 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy hon. Friend is right that we have seen deeply damaging increases in knife crime. That is why we are making it part of our mission on crime to halve knife crime over the next 10…29 Jul 2024HANSARDViolence against Women and GirlsMy hon. Friend raises an important point. The mission needs be right across the UK. We must address this issue in all corners of our country, work in partnership, and learn from…29 Jul 2024HANSARDViolence against Women and GirlsAs a West Yorkshire MP, I join my hon. Friend in paying tribute to the work done by not just the Deputy Mayor of West Yorkshire, but the mayor and the chief constable. They have…29 Jul 2024HANSARDNational Crime Agency Workforce UpdateI am today announcing the Government’s decision on pay for the National Crime Agency for 2024-25. The Government received the NCA Remuneration Review Body’s 10th report on pay for…29 Jul 2024HANSARDPolice RemunerationThe tenth report of the Police Remuneration Review Body (PRRB) was published today. The body considered the pay and allowances for police officers up to and including the chief…29 Jul 2024HANSARDViolence against Women and GirlsFor far too long, violence against women and girls has been treated as an inevitability, rather than the national emergency that it is. Our mission is for the whole country to…29 Jul 2024HANSARDViolence against Women and GirlsI agree with the hon. Member that this has to be a broad mission; that is why the Prime Minister has talked about it being not just for Government or any individual Department. We…29 Jul 2024HANSARDEnglish Channel: Illegal Small Boat CrossingsThere will always need to be proper safeguards on security, and proper security checks on those who come to this country, but the problem with the boat crossings is that they…29 Jul 2024HANSARDViolence against Women and GirlsMy hon. Friend is right to point out the important work done by refuges, as well as all kinds of voluntary sector groups who do immensely important work supporting victims and…29 Jul 2024HANSARDViolence against Women and GirlsMy hon. Friend makes an immensely important point. She is a strong voice for victims of the most terrible abuse and violence. We need to ensure that victims get support, and that…29 Jul 2024HANSARDEnglish Channel: Illegal Small Boat CrossingsMy hon. Friend is right that we need to strengthen work to prevent the gangs who are pursuing this vile trade in people. That is why we have immediately strengthened the UK…29 Jul 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsI thank my hon. Friend for raising that important case. This was an awful attack on a serving soldier in her constituency. All of our thoughts will be with him and with his family…29 Jul 2024HANSARDEnglish Channel: Illegal Small Boat CrossingsThe hon. Member will know that these boat crossings are extremely dangerous. Another woman died in the channel yesterday, and criminal gangs are deliberately cramming boats to…29 Jul 2024HANSARDEnglish Channel: Illegal Small Boat CrossingsBefore I respond to the first question, I simply want to say that I know the whole House will be concerned about the extremely serious incident that has taken place in Southport.…29 Jul 2024HANSARDImmigration and Home AffairsThe shadow Home Secretary spent his entire speech not talking about any of the challenges that the country faces but simply playing to the Conservative Back Benches with a fantasy…23 Jul 2024