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On Thursday 13 February, I responded on behalf of the Opposition in a debate on matters to be raised before the forthcoming adjournment. This debate was held before the house rose for February recess and provided MPs with an opportunity to discuss issues they would like to raise in Parliament. You can read my full speech below:
I responded to the Government’s Business Statement on Thursday 13 February, which marked nine weeks since the General Election. You can read my full speech below:
On Wednesday 12 January, I re-established the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Epilepsy by chairing its Annual General Meeting with a cross-party group of MPs and Peers.
On Wednesday 12 February, I became a Vice-Chair of the UK Thalassaemia All-Party Parliamentary Group. Thalassaemia is an inherited blood disorder that effects a substance in the blood called haemoglobin.
I responded to the Government’s Business Statement on Thursday 06 February, raising its shambolic handling of COP26 preparations and mistreatment of the press. You can read my full speech below:
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