"Total funding for police forces, including Counter Terrorism Policing, will be up to £19.5 billion in 2026-27, an increase of up to £798 million compared to the 2025-26 police funding settlement. Total funding to territorial police forces will be up to £18.3 billion, an increase of up to £746 million …..." Sarah Jones - View Speech
That the Committee has considered the draft Public Order Act 2023 (Interference With Use or Operation of Key National Infrastructure) Regulations 2025.
It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Alec. I will begin with the context in which we are bringing forward this …..." Sarah Jones - View Speech
"I thank all hon. Members for their contributions. I am not surprised that there is so much interest in the debate. Animal welfare and the right to protest are two of the most fundamental values of being British, and two things we fight for: we love our animals, and nobody …..." Sarah Jones - View Speech
"I thank my hon. Friend for her intervention and for her powerful speech, which I respect; I understand where it is coming from. During the covid pandemic there was separate legislation that stopped people gathering, which is why people could not protest at the time. We have had conversations—I know …..." Sarah Jones - View Speech
"I hope that my hon. Friend sees that we have had a change of Government; this Labour Government have published a document about replacing animals in science, which is a serious piece of work. As she will know, our manifesto stated that
"It is important that Members help us with the strategy; if they have not done so already, I suggest that they sit down with Lord Vallance to talk about this...." Sarah Jones - View Speech
"I do not think it is knee-jerk at all. It is right and proper that this Government make sure that we are prepared for a future pandemic and that we have sufficient resources in this country. Also, we must protect the life sciences sector and the huge contribution it makes …..." Sarah Jones - View Speech
"My right hon. Friend has debated these issues for years, and he is right to defend the right to protest. I know that there have been many years of protests at Heathrow, and that is a way for people to get their voices heard. We are introducing this legislation now …..." Sarah Jones - View Speech
"My hon. Friend is absolutely right; perhaps he is telling me to get a move on with my speech and address the public order aspects, which I want to cover, as they are so important.
The draft regulations were laid on 27 November. Members have raised concerns about that, saying …..." Sarah Jones - View Speech