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Matt Bishop

Matt Bishop

LabourMP for Forest of Dean

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Questions

Prime Minister's Question Time

“As the Prime Minister mentioned earlier, the chief executive officer of Travelodge has today again refused to attend a meeting with Members of this House and the other place to answer serious concerns about guest safety and safeguarding. Th…”

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Questions

Oral questions: Justice

“Given the recent high-profile case involving the hotel chain Travelodge, which I know the Minister has been involved in, does she agree that tackling violence against women and girls must include clearer legal duties for companies to co-ope…”

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Legislation

Courts and Tribunals Bill

“At the heart of the reforms before us today is one word and one simple question: the word is victims and the question is, how do we ensure that victims actually receive the justice that they are promised? Honourable Members will know that b…”

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Urgent question

Urgent question: Immigration Policy

“I thank the Minister for his updates. The Home Secretary was absolutely right last week that the public expect a controlled and orderly immigration system. I fully support her plans, but can the Minister say more about how quickly the measu…”

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Debate

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor

“I thank the Leader of the Opposition for giving way. [ Interruption. ] Sorry, the leader of the Liberal Democrats—I stand corrected. [Honourable Members: “More!”] It’s coming. I asked the Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister yesterday in t…”

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Debate

Police Grant Report

“The honourable Member is saying that police funding has been cut and that we are getting rid of police and crime commissioners, but is the money not better spent directly with police forces than in the offices of police and crime commission…”

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Debate

Lord Mandelson

“I want to start by saying that I remain extremely supportive of the Government. I am proud of what we have achieved together in a short space of time. We have delivered massive investment into the NHS and schools. Those are all positive ste…”

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Legislation

Sentencing Bill

“A comment often made to me and my colleagues when I was policing was that as soon as I left the police station in full uniform, I was a sitting target, every single day. Does the Minister agree that the proposal for mandatory whole life sen…”

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Legislation

Victims and Courts Bill

“When I served in the police force, my work often ended when we put perpetrators behind bars, or sometimes when I stood in court to give evidence, but the victims’ ordeals do not end there. Many reached out to me long after my role was done …”

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Legislation

Sentencing Bill

“I rise to speak in the debate from the perspective of a former serving police officer; I saw first hand how our justice system far too often failed communities and, most importantly, victims—repeat offenders cycling in and out of custody, v…”

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Legislation

Crime and Policing Bill

“The shadow Minister will know from our time in Committee that I am an ex-police officer, and I thank him for his words about police officers serving the country. Does he agree that the Bill will give the police more confidence that they wil…”

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Questions

Oral questions: Justice

“In March, I met people from the Justice for Victims campaign group. One family told me that their young daughter was killed by an unlicensed, uninsured driver. They were asked to alter their victim impact statement several times to avoid of…”

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Legislation

Crime and Policing Bill

“I have shared before with the House that I used to be a police officer, and I worked for three forces across England and Wales. That has given me a strong understanding of the challenges faced by both officers and the public in tackling cri…”

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Legislation

Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill

“The Bill is a landmark piece of legislation that promises to transform the lives of children across England. It is a testament to the Government’s unwavering commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of children. I welcome it as an opportu…”

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Legislation

Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill

“I would like to start by expressing my admiration for Figen Murray for her unwavering advocacy of this Bill, in memory of her son, Martyn. Her defiant message to promote peace and positive change in Martyn’s name has been a source of inspir…”

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Debate

Farming and Inheritance Tax

“My constituency is a very rural one with 751 farms. It is an extremely important issue to my constituents and me. I hear their concerns and deeply empathise with their worries and fears. While it is a difficult decision for the Government t…”

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