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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 09 Jul 2025
Trial by Jury: Proposed Restrictions

"Under the Tories last year, 60% of rape victims dropped out of their cases because they were left waiting years for justice. We finally have a Justice Secretary who has put victims first and allocated the highest number of sitting days on record. Given all the outrage from the Conservatives …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 03 Jul 2025
Phone Theft

"I agree with my hon. and gallant Friend; he makes an important point, and I am sure the Minister will respond to it.

I want to mention a few other constituents’ experiences. Jade contacted me to share her shock at witnessing a mother have her phone snatched while she was …..."

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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 03 Jul 2025
Phone Theft

"I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Brent East (Dawn Butler) for securing this important and timely debate. Seventeen years ago, I was a young Hutch to her Starsky, as a parliamentary staffer in the then constituency of Brent Central, so it is nice to speak in her debate …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 25 Jun 2025
Oral Answers to Questions

"Stratford and Bow is a thriving hub of innovation, which is why the Prime Minister chose it for the launch of the AI opportunities action plan earlier this year. One brilliant example is Healthtech-1. Once a kitchen table start-up of doctors and tech experts, it now automates admin for 22% …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 23 Jun 2025
Middle East

"Will the Foreign Secretary assure the House that while we all want to see urgent de-escalation, the escalating conflict in Iran will not take focus from the UK’s efforts to end the devastating war in Gaza, help the Palestinian people, free the hostages and lift restrictions on humanitarian and medical …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 19 Jun 2025
Business of the House

"Yesterday I visited the Refugee Council, which is proudly headquartered in my constituency. From supporting those fleeing for their lives to finding employment for them, it is helping people rebuild and become part of the community in Stratford and Bow. The constituency is also home to other excellent organisations that …..."
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Speech in Public Bill Committees - Wed 21 May 2025
Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) Bill

"It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Western. The hon. Member for Chester South and Eddisbury is my colleague and friend on the Foreign Affairs Committee, and I congratulate her on reintroducing this important Bill. I know that she is personally and professionally dedicated to this matter.

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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 19 May 2025
Oral Answers to Questions

"NATO has never been more vital for Britain’s defence and security than in this era of global instability and volatility. I was therefore alarmed that certain Green party politicians have suggested that the UK leave NATO, abandoning our commitment to our allies, including other European nations, and the defence of …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 19 May 2025
Oral Answers to Questions

"10. What recent discussions he has had with NATO allies on European security. ..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 06 May 2025
Middle East Update

"I echo the Minister’s words condemning Hamas and condemning the Houthi attacks on Ben Gurion airport. An aid blockade is an aid blockade, annexation is annexation and war crimes are war crimes. Israel may be our formal ally, but this weekend the Israeli Government have committed to the seizure and …..."
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