Debates between Liz Twist and Elizabeth Truss during the 2019-2024 Parliament

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Debate between Liz Twist and Elizabeth Truss
Tuesday 8th March 2022

(2 years, 9 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Elizabeth Truss Portrait Elizabeth Truss
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As I have said, we have opened up two new routes. The Home Secretary has opened up a family route and a sponsored humanitarian route. We are also providing huge support in the region, working closely with the Ukrainian Government and local Governments such as the Polish Government.

Liz Twist Portrait Liz Twist (Blaydon) (Lab)
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4. What recent discussions she has had with international partners on the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine.

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Debate between Liz Twist and Elizabeth Truss
Wednesday 11th March 2020

(4 years, 9 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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My hon. Friend is absolutely right. There was a despicable cartoon about the Home Secretary in the weekend’s Guardian. She is doing a brilliant job—fighting crime, getting our new immigration system in place—and it is the hypocrisy of those on the left that, when it is not a woman they agree with, they do everything they can to undermine her.

Liz Twist Portrait Liz Twist (Blaydon) (Lab)
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A consultation on accessible housing was announced in June 2019 by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, but has not happened. Can the Minister say when the consultation will take place, and will he meet me and representatives of wheelchair users to discuss it?