Member of Parliament
Yvette Cooper
Member since
01 May 1997
Bills sponsored
8
Speeches (30d)
33
Speeches (all)
2,021
Written questions
2
Last spoke
21 Apr 2026
Recent contributions (2,021)
HANSARD International DevelopmentI have set out very strongly the priority that we are giving to the countries affected the worst by conflict. In fact, the most extreme poverty is now in those countries affected…19 Mar 2026HANSARD International DevelopmentI can confirm that we are increasing the investment for the BBC World Service by £11 million. That comes on top of the increase that we have already made this year to support the…19 Mar 2026HANSARD International DevelopmentI welcome the hon. Gentleman’s support for global health and the impact of the commitment. However, we are not continuing the direct funding around polio. That is a difficult…19 Mar 2026HANSARD International DevelopmentI welcome my hon. Friend’s focus on debt relief and the World Bank’s IDA programme, which we are increasing by 40% because it is such an important programme. I can confirm that…19 Mar 2026HANSARDMiddle EastThis Government take decisions according to UK values and the UK’s interests. I know that there are different perspectives on foreign policy. There are some who believe that we…17 Mar 2026
Bills sponsored (8)
BILLCrime and Policing Act 2026Royal Assent29 Apr 2026EnactedBILLBiodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Act 2026Royal Assent12 Feb 2026EnactedBILLBorder Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025Royal Assent02 Dec 2025EnactedBILLDeprivation of Citizenship Orders (Effect during Appeal) Act 2025Royal Assent27 Oct 2025EnactedBILLTerrorism (Protection of Premises) ActRoyal Assent03 Apr 2025EnactedBILLEuropean Union (Withdrawal) Act 2019