Questions
Oral questions: Housing, Communities and Local Government
“19. What the evidential basis is for his Department’s policy on rent control.…”
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Dan Carden
LabourMP for Liverpool Walton
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Statement
Ministerial statement: Middle East: Economic Update
“I thank the Chancellor for her statement. May I ask her to do something for a specific group of people? Constituents who have to rent their home in the private rented market, especially those in more deprived communities like mine, will see…”
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Statement
Ministerial statement: Youth Unemployment
“The number of young people not in education, employment or training hitting 1 million follows a trajectory that has been ongoing for a long time and is a global phenomenon. I am delighted that the Secretary of State has today said that a La…”
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Statement
Ministerial statement: Middle East
“I thank the Foreign Secretary for her statement and for her focus on the impact on our constituents from the fallout of this conflict. Specifically, what are our allies and partners in the region, who now find themselves under fire from Ira…”
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Urgent question
Urgent question: Iran
“This is an evil regime that is murdering and torturing tens of thousands of its own people. I am pleased that the Chamber is giving this matter regular attention. President Trump promised that help was on the way to the protesters. I want t…”
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Legislation
Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill
“I am sorry that I am the only Labour Back Bencher who wants to speak. I have huge respect for my honourable Friend, and I fear that I am not going to say anything he particularly likes. I have followed this matter as closely as possible, an…”
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Urgent question
Urgent question: Iran: Protests
“We must not be indifferent to the pleas of the Iranian people—what we are seeing is absolutely horrific. I welcome sanctions, but we must be honest: the people of Iran are fighting for their freedom. It is still possible that the US will in…”
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Statement
Ministerial statement: Iran
“Iran is a remarkable country with a rich history and culture. Its people have been living under tyranny for decades. They are now fighting to rid themselves of their chains. Britain is a friend to the Iranian people. Our aim should be to st…”
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Questions
Oral questions: Housing, Communities and Local Government
“8. What steps his Department is taking to help tackle private rent inflation.…”
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Statement
Ministerial statement: Venezuela
“I welcome the Foreign Secretary’s statement on an incredibly complex international situation. Maduro stole elections and murdered opponents, and 9 million Venezuelans were forced to flee their country. Venezuelans will be both fearful and h…”
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Debate
Blood Transfusions during the Falklands War
“It is an honour to follow the debate we just had in this House on remembrance and the contribution of the armed forces, and to have joined the public in marking Remembrance Sunday at St George’s Hall in Liverpool this weekend. I am grateful…”
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Debate
Combat Sports for Children: Safeguarding
“I am grateful for the opportunity to lead this debate on safeguarding children in combat sports. I do so with a heavy heart and a profound sense of responsibility, because today I speak for a young constituent who can no longer speak for hi…”
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Legislation
Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill
“I am grateful to have a couple of minutes to give my comments. I have been frustrated that Ministers have continued to say that the Bill is rooted in fairness. It originates, as far as my recollection goes, from a £5 billion cut from the Tr…”
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Statement
Ministerial statement: Middle East
“I welcome the Foreign Secretary’s calls to move this to a negotiated solution, and his focus on UK defence and security. He is right that Iran must never acquire a nuclear weapon. However, history also teaches us, on regime change, that int…”
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Statement
Ministerial statement: Immigration System
“I welcome the Home Secretary’s emphasis on the contribution of migrants; historically, the city of Liverpool has been made up of migrants. I welcome the White Paper and her statement today, in particular linking migration to labour market s…”
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Urgent question
Urgent question: Ukraine War: London Talks
“I welcome the words of the Minister, and the UK Government’s steadfast support for Ukraine, and for further promoting European security. Will he say a little more about how he is working across Government Departments to support the efforts …”
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Urgent question
Urgent question: Fiscal Policy: Defence Spending
“I am grateful to the Minister and his Department for setting out the need for increased defence spending because, like so many here, I believe we are living through a change of era where the assumptions of globalisation and multilateralism …”
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Questions
Oral questions: Health and Social Care
“4. What steps his Department is taking to support drug and alcohol addiction treatment services.…”
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Questions
Oral questions: Defence
“The Secretary of State and the Minister have put Britain’s military production capability at the heart of the Government’s support for Ukraine. I wonder what opportunities the Minister spies for transatlantic co-operation in that regard. Ma…”
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Urgent question
Urgent question: British Indian Ocean Territory: Sovereignty
“The current situation is clearly unsustainable. Most of the negotiations took place under the previous Administration. It is now becoming a political football. Has the Minister heard any other serious recommendations for the future of the i…”
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Statement
Ministerial statement: Syria
“I welcome everything in the Foreign Secretary’s statement, and he is right that we must not be blind to the risks of this moment. I want to ask him about two groups. First, what is his hope in the future process for the millions of Syrians …”
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Urgent question
Urgent question: Asylum Seekers: Hotel Accommodation
“The Minister has inherited an incredible mess. Reportedly, £3.6 billion of overseas aid will be spent on refugees and asylum seekers in this country this year, but simply ending the use of hotels will not solve some of the problems that the…”
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Urgent question
Urgent question: Defence: 2.5% GDP Spending Commitment
“Was President Trump not right in his first term, when he pushed NATO countries to increase defence spending? The numbers have gone from six countries meeting the 2% target back in 2021, up to 23 countries meeting the target now. Is this not…”
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Debate
Budget Resolutions
“A Business Secretary in the last Government wrote an industrial strategy, but it was quickly binned. Under the Conservatives’ new leadership, what is their position on industrial strategy, because we went without one for many years?…”
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Statement
Ministerial statement: Ukraine
“I welcome the Defence Secretary’s statement, especially what he said about the deepening military and industrial strategy between the United Kingdom and Ukraine. There is clearly a growing alliance building between Russia and Iran, united i…”
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Questions
Oral questions: Justice
“1. What steps her Department is taking to increase prison capacity.…”
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Questions
Oral questions: Education
“16. When she plans to bring forward the children’s wellbeing Bill.…”
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Urgent question
Urgent question: Sudan
“This is one of the world’s worst conflicts and humanitarian disasters, but sadly it receives so little of our attention, so I welcome the urgent question and the Minister’s response. I praise the efforts of the British embassy in exile in A…”
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Urgent question
Urgent question: Ukraine
“I welcome the Minister’s words on Ukraine’s activities in Kursk, and I ask her to give the UK Government’s fullest possible support for what is going on there. Last night, Russian missiles hit Kyiv and other major cities. It is vital that t…”
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Debate
Debate on the Address
“It is pleasure to follow such an accomplished maiden speech by my honourable Friend the Member for Stockton North (Chris McDonald) and to have listened to a little bit about the Durham coalfields, which I know well—I am happy to say that I …”
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