"Many of the rights we enjoy today were won not because of politicians with great ideas, but because people came together and demanded that their voices be heard. The Peterloo massacre caused politicians to pass the Great Reform Act 1832, the suffragist movement forced politicians to grant women the right …..." Rebecca Long Bailey - View Speech
"8. What recent discussions he has had with G4S on its proposal to sell its contracts for the operation of secure training centres...." Rebecca Long Bailey - View Speech
"I am sure the Minister agrees that the breach of care at Medway secure training centre demonstrates the risks involved when a state duty of care is entrusted to a private organisation. How will he ensure that any transferee of the contracts observes the duty of care more robustly, and …..." Rebecca Long Bailey - View Speech
"There is a clear danger when trans people are placed in all-male prisons, as has been highlighted in this debate. In the light of that, does my hon. Friend agree that, as well as issuing the much-needed guidance, the Government should impose a legal responsibility on prison governors to ensure …..." Rebecca Long Bailey - View Speech