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The Opposition Day debate was held on 23 January 2024. The motion to be debated was about protecting the Steel industry. There is a manufacturing firm in Darlaston wich plays a vital part in the supply chain.
That this House recognises the need to decarbonise steel production; appreciates the pride that local communities have
The Prime Minister made a Statement on Tuesday 23 January 2024 about the recent further action by the UK by the Houthis in the Red Sea. I asked the Prime Minster:
"What assessment has the Prime Minister made of the risks if the Houthis move to a different part of Yemen, and how many civilian casualties
With the Football Governance Bill expected to be introduced shortly, MPs, the EFL clubs and other guests to hear from a Panel including the Rick Parry, Chair of the EFL , and the Secretary of State for Culture Media and Sport Lucy Frazer and later Nigel Clough and Dion Dublin. (see above) Clive Betts MP
I signed the Holocaust Educational Trust’s Book of Commitment, on 17 January 2024 and in doing so pledged my commitment to Holocaust Memorial Day and honouring those who were murdered during the Holocaust as well as paying tribute to the extraordinary Holocaust survivors who work tirelessly to educate young people today.
Holocaust Memorial Day falls on
On Wednesday the 17 January 2024, there was a further debate on Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill and the Third Reading of the Bill:
Safety of Rwanda: Clause 3 stand part: I voted No and the result was: Ayes: 339 and Noes: 264
Disapplication of the Human Rights Act 1998
Safety of Rwanda: Amendment 23: I
On Tuesday 16 January 2024, the House debated and voted on the Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill :
Safety of Rwanda: Amendment 10, Division 47: I voted No and the result was: Ayes: 68 and Noes: 529
That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Safety of Rwanda: Clause 2 stand part, Division 48: I voted
S.E.N.D Reform England is a campaign group formed by 12 mothers of children with additional needs and disabilities across England. They have talked to parents about provision over the last 8 months and have seen the stress and pressure on children and families. At a drop in organised by Clive Lewis MP, the group came
On Monday 15 January 2024 the Prime Minister came to the House to make a statement and to be questioned for the first time following his agreement with the US to attack the Houthis in Yemen who had targeted ships in the Red Sea. The Prime Minister made the intervention without a motion to the