Questions
Oral questions: Northern Ireland
“11. What discussions he has had with the Northern Ireland Executive on recent disorder in Northern Ireland.…”
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Janet Daby
LabourMP for Lewisham East
What Janet said recently
Statement
Ministerial statement: Police Leadership
“David, thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. And firstly, I just wish to thank the police service for their work. Their job is not easy and indeed can be very challenging. And I welcome the minister's response to the report published by the Poli…”
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Statement
Ministerial statement: Historic Forced Adoption
“And I thank the Prime Minister for his sincere and moving apology, and I stand with him on that, as I'm sure everyone does across this chamber. And may I say, there is possibly no dry eye across this chamber, which really demonstrates the e…”
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Questions
Urgent question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs if she will make a statement on Israel’s planned expansion in the E1 zone in the Occupied Palestinian Territories.
“Thank you, Madam.…”
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Urgent question
Urgent question: Sudan
“The situation in Sudan is outrageous. The atrocities are unbearable to hear about. On the international Development Committee we have heard about the most vile attacks on women and girls, and sexual violence. It must stop; we must do as muc…”
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Debate
Climate Change
“Since the last election, great strides have been made by this Government in confronting the ongoing climate crisis. There should be no doubt at all about us being in a climate crisis—we only need to step outside to feel it. We have heard fr…”
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Statement
Ministerial statement: G7 Summit
“I also echo the Deputy Prime Minister’s remarks about the Prime Minister and his service to our country. Does my right honourable Friend agree that Israel must allow aid into Gaza, stop settlement expansion in the E1 area of East Jerusalem …”
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Statement
Ministerial statement: Equality Act 2010: Code of Practice
“I am being contacted by so many transgender constituents, who say to me that the EHRC guidance is in conflict with the Equality Act. They feel that the guidance is absolutely making things worse for transgender people, who feel further stig…”
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Questions
Prime Minister's Question Time
“Q12. Littering and fly-tipping are a blight on our communities. This is not just an issue for Lewisham, but an issue for towns and cities across our country and, indeed, in rural areas. No one wants to see a dirty mattress, or cans or bottl…”
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Debate
Backing Business to Create Economic Growth
“Bellingham and Downham in my constituency are some of the most deprived areas in London and, indeed, the country. These areas need the radical change that Labour promised in 2024, and I believe that the action to achieve this must be rooted…”
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Statement
Ministerial statement: Youth Justice
“I truly welcome the statement and the White Paper. I am pleased to see in the statement a consultation to end lifelong disclosure to ensure that a child or young person’s poor choices in their early life do not define their future prospects…”
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Statement
Ministerial statement: Security Vetting
“I thank the Prime Minister for his statement. I know he is aware that public confidence in politicians needs to drastically improve to retain the public’s trust. With that in mind, Reform has been accepting donations from millionaires in cr…”
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Statement
Ministerial statement: Hatzola Ambulance Attack
“Alongside many inside the House and outside it, I condemn the attack on the Jewish-run ambulance service in Golders Green. The attack was clearly antisemitic, and it is right that the authorities treat it as such. My constituency is a diver…”
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Legislation
Grenfell Tower Memorial (Expenditure) Bill
“The Secretary of State is correct in everything he has said so far about the memorial. Is he willing to meet me? He has spoken about safety, and many of my residents are concerned about their safety with unsafe cladding. They are also worri…”
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Urgent question
Urgent question: Lord Mandelson: Response to Humble Address
“Peter Mandelson’s behaviour was disgraceful, and his continued relationship with Jeffrey Epstein is difficult to comprehend. It is an insult to the victims and survivors of Epstein’s horrific crimes. Clearly, the Government are putting in p…”
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Urgent question
Urgent question: Strait of Hormuz
“I thank the Minister for his detailed responses. He will know, as many of us in the Chamber do, that many residents across our country are really concerned about the conflict in the Persian gulf. Can he reassure me and the House that discus…”
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Debate
Business of the House
“Fly-tipping is a blight on our communities. It should not happen and it is wrong. It spoils and damages communities, and I see far too much fly-tipping up and down my constituency. Lewisham council is doing an excellent job—a fantastic job,…”
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Debate
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
“I thank the Chair of the International Development Committee, my honourable Friend the Member for Rotherham (Sarah Champion), for securing this timely debate. I also thank the Clerks of the Committee, on which I serve. It goes without sayin…”
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Statement
Ministerial statement: Schools White Paper: Every Child Achieving and Thriving
“I thank the Secretary of State for her statement, for the White Paper and for all the hard work she and her team have put into it. In my previous profession as a children and families fostering social worker, I saw that one of the difficult…”
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Statement
Ministerial statement: Lord Mandelson: Government Response to Humble Address
“I share the sentiments expressed by many Members, and my thoughts are with the hundreds of survivors—most of them children—of that horrific sexual abuse. The public rightly expect holders of high office to maintain a high standard of conduc…”
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Legislation
Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill
“It is a pleasure to follow the honourable Member for Torbay (Steve Darling). I appreciate the Liberal Democrats’ support for lifting the two-child limit. I cannot express enough how delighted I am to speak in this debate, as these changes w…”
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Statement
Ministerial statement: China and Japan
“I thank the Prime Minister for his statement, but will he tell the House what steps the Government are taking to protect parliamentarians and others in public life against foreign influence?…”
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Questions
Oral questions: Women and Equalities
“3. What recent progress the race equality engagement group has made on helping to tackle race inequalities.…”
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Debate
Business Rates: Retail, Hospitality and Leisure
“Libraries and community centres are central to communities like mine in Lewisham East, and they make an excellent contribution to the local area. Can the Minister say whether there are any planned changes to their business rates and tell us…”
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Questions
Prime Minister's Question Time
“Q4. Mr Speaker, I am sure that you, and I hope others across the Chamber, will agree that we need to recognise and celebrate achievements. I say that because across the country knife crime offences are going down. Of course, more needs to b…”
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Debate
Business of the House
“Happy new year to you and your staff, Mr Speaker. I have some pleasing news: knife attacks in Lewisham have reduced by 23% over the last year, which is to be celebrated. I thank the council, the police, our Mayor of London and all the local…”
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Statement
Ministerial statement: Child Poverty Strategy
“Official figures show that over 4,000 children in my constituency are living in poverty, and many of those families have one parent in work. I warmly welcome the Secretary of State’s child poverty strategy and all the work that she and her …”
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Debate
Grove Park Railway Station
“I am grateful for this Adjournment debate on the merits of upgrading Grove Park train station, a historical station that has served the local community for 150 years. Originally opened in 1871 to serve rural communities and local farmers, t…”
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Debate
Budget Resolutions
“I thank the Chancellor and her team for a very welcome Budget. This is our Government’s second successive Budget, and it is focused on addressing the cost of living. It will ensure that everyone pays their fair share towards public services…”
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Urgent question
Urgent question: Budget: Press Briefings
“Can the Chief Secretary confirm that this will be a Budget that prioritises economic growth?…”
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