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HANSARDSecurity VettingIn September, the Prime Minister stood at that Dispatch Box and told the House that he had full confidence in Peter Mandelson, a man whose relationship with convicted paedophile…20 Apr 2026HANSARDSecurity VettingMr Speaker, I have a duty—20 Apr 2026HANSARDSecurity VettingI have a duty—20 Apr 2026HANSARDSecurity VettingMr Speaker, I have a duty to the House and my constituents to also tell the truth that the Prime Minister is a liar.20 Apr 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillI rise in support of the motion tabled by my hon. Friend the Member for Middlesbrough and Thornaby East (Andy McDonald) to disagree with Lords amendment 312. Today we are being…14 Apr 2026HANSARDMiddle EastUS congressional staff were told on Sunday that Iran was not planning to strike American forces or bases unless Israel attacked Iran first. In other words, there was no…02 Mar 2026HANSARDLord MandelsonThis situation stinks. Peter Mandelson maintained a relationship with Jeffrey Epstein after he had been convicted. It was not before anyone knew about his grotesque crimes, not…04 Feb 2026HANSARDLord MandelsonI absolutely agree. This is a systemic issue, and that is why I support the calls for an independent, judge-led public inquiry. Yes, Peter Mandelson was eventually removed as…04 Feb 2026HANSARDUniversal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) BillLabour MPs are lining up today to congratulate themselves on ending the two-child limit. I welcome that decision; I fought for it and I voted for it, and I was suspended and…03 Feb 2026HANSARDUniversal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) BillI agree completely with the right hon. Gentleman. [ Interruption. ] If I could continue without the heckling from those on the Labour Benches who have now decided that child…03 Feb 2026HANSARD VenezuelaTwo days ago, the United States carried out an illegal and unprovoked military attack on Venezuela, killing at least 40 people. During that attack, the Venezuelan President and…05 Jan 2026HANSARDBudget ResolutionsThe cost of living crisis is not a natural disaster. My constituents are not struggling because of so-called global pressures; they are struggling because an economic system built…01 Dec 2025HANSARDAsylum PolicySivanandan warned: “What Enoch Powell says today, the Conservative Party says tomorrow, and the Labour Party legislates on the day after.” Seizing valuables belonging to asylum…17 Nov 2025HANSARD“Soldier F” Trial VerdictMy thoughts today are with the families of the Bloody Sunday victims and with the people of Derry, who have carried the burden of grief, truth and justice for more than five…03 Nov 2025HANSARDMaccabi Tel Aviv FC: Away Fans BanYes.20 Oct 2025HANSARDMaccabi Tel Aviv FC: Away Fans BanMaccabi Tel Aviv’s racist fan hooliganism cannot be separated from Israeli militarism. Many of these fans— [ Interruption. ] Many of these fans are active or former soldiers who…20 Oct 2025HANSARDMaccabi Tel Aviv FC: Away Fans Banindicated assent.20 Oct 2025HANSARDMaccabi Tel Aviv FC: Away Fans Banrose—20 Oct 2025HANSARDMaccabi Tel Aviv FC: Away Fans BanOn a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. In my question to the Secretary of State, I clearly stated that the Maccabi Tel Aviv football team is inextricably linked to the Israeli…20 Oct 2025HANSARD Palestine Action: Proscription and ProtestsIt is a shame that the Home Secretary could not come here today to defend her Government. Over 1,600 people have been arrested since this Labour Government proscribed a…08 Sept 2025