Information between 18th November 2024 - 8th December 2024
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19 Nov 2024 - Passenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) Bill - View Vote Context Brian Leishman voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 324 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes Tally: Ayes - 350 Noes - 108 |
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19 Nov 2024 - Passenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) Bill - View Vote Context Brian Leishman voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 320 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes Tally: Ayes - 344 Noes - 172 |
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25 Nov 2024 - Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Bill - View Vote Context Brian Leishman voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 319 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes Tally: Ayes - 336 Noes - 175 |
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25 Nov 2024 - Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Bill - View Vote Context Brian Leishman voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 320 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 173 Noes - 335 |
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26 Nov 2024 - Tobacco and Vapes Bill - View Vote Context Brian Leishman voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 317 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes Tally: Ayes - 415 Noes - 47 |
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29 Nov 2024 - Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill - View Vote Context Brian Leishman voted No - against a party majority and against the House One of 147 Labour No votes vs 234 Labour Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 330 Noes - 275 |
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3 Dec 2024 - National Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) Bill - View Vote Context Brian Leishman voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 324 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes Tally: Ayes - 332 Noes - 189 |
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3 Dec 2024 - National Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) Bill - View Vote Context Brian Leishman voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 322 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 186 Noes - 330 |
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4 Dec 2024 - Employer National Insurance Contributions - View Vote Context Brian Leishman voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 325 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 165 Noes - 334 |
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4 Dec 2024 - Farming and Inheritance Tax - View Vote Context Brian Leishman voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 329 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 181 Noes - 339 |
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Brian Leishman speeches from: Oral Answers to Questions
Brian Leishman contributed 1 speech (73 words) Tuesday 3rd December 2024 - Commons Chamber HM Treasury |
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Brian Leishman speeches from: Grenfell Tower Inquiry
Brian Leishman contributed 1 speech (289 words) Monday 2nd December 2024 - Commons Chamber Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government |
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Brian Leishman speeches from: Oral Answers to Questions
Brian Leishman contributed 2 speeches (134 words) Tuesday 26th November 2024 - Commons Chamber Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office |
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Brian Leishman speeches from: Food Banks
Brian Leishman contributed 1 speech (402 words) Tuesday 19th November 2024 - Westminster Hall Department for Work and Pensions |
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Brian Leishman speeches from: Occupied Palestinian Territories: Humanitarian Situation
Brian Leishman contributed 1 speech (385 words) Tuesday 19th November 2024 - Westminster Hall Department for International Development |
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Revenue and Customs: ICT
Asked by: Brian Leishman (Labour - Alloa and Grangemouth) Tuesday 19th November 2024 Question to the HM Treasury: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to the policy paper entitled Capital Gains Tax—rates of tax, published by HMRC on 6 November 2024, if she will publish a breakdown of the £600,000 required to make changes to IT systems. Answered by James Murray - Exchequer Secretary (HM Treasury) HMRC do not provide detailed costs related to policy changes. The costs given represent a high level cost estimate for the changes required to HMRC IT systems to deliver this policy change which follow a recognised standard methodology. |
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Israel: F-35 Aircraft
Asked by: Brian Leishman (Labour - Alloa and Grangemouth) Monday 2nd December 2024 Question to the Ministry of Defence: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many times F-35 components were sent from RAF Marham to Israel between October 2023 and August 2024. Answered by Maria Eagle - Minister of State (Ministry of Defence) At the request of the US led F-35 Programme there were 14 transfers of F-35 components from RAF Marham to Israel between October 2023 and August 2024. The transferred components are the property of the US Department of Defence. In keeping with the Government's announcement on arms exports in September, there have been no exports of F-35 parts direct to Israel via RAF Marham since the licensing suspension. |
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Israel: F-35 Aircraft
Asked by: Brian Leishman (Labour - Alloa and Grangemouth) Monday 2nd December 2024 Question to the Ministry of Defence: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many times F-35 components have been sent from RAF bases in the UK, not including RAF Marham, to Israel between October 2023 and August 2024. Answered by Maria Eagle - Minister of State (Ministry of Defence) Excluding the 14 transfers of US Department of Defense owned F-35 components from RAF Marham, no F-35 components have been sent by the RAF from the UK to Israel between October 2023 and August 2024. |
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Ammunition: Israel
Asked by: Brian Leishman (Labour - Alloa and Grangemouth) Tuesday 3rd December 2024 Question to the Ministry of Defence: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many applications for exemption to overfly the UK with war munitions with a final destination of Israel have been (a) received, (b) approved and (c) rejected since 7 October 2023. Answered by Luke Pollard - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Ministry of Defence) For operational security reasons and as a matter of policy, the Ministry of Defence will neither confirm, deny, nor comment on any foreign nations’ military aircraft movement or operations within UK airspace or UK overseas bases.
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Thursday 28th November Celebrating the achievements of Terry Kirby and the inclusivity of golf 5 signatures (Most recent: 5 Dec 2024)Tabled by: Brian Leishman (Labour - Alloa and Grangemouth) That this House applauds the remarkable achievements of Terry Kirby, a paraplegic golfer from East Yorkshire, who will represent Europe in the 30th Phoenix Cup at St Andrews, Scotland, next week; commends Mr Kirby for his extraordinary resilience and dedication to golf, having continued to excel in the sport despite … |
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Monday 25th November Suspension of Israel from international sports competitions 17 signatures (Most recent: 11 Dec 2024)Tabled by: Brian Leishman (Labour - Alloa and Grangemouth) That this House expresses profound concern over the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the continued suffering and loss of life caused by the lack of a ceasefire and the failure to advance peace talks; condemns the disruption to Palestinian sports resulting from Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territories and the … |
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Wednesday 27th November 3 signatures (Most recent: 5 Dec 2024) Tabled by: Brian Leishman (Labour - Alloa and Grangemouth) That this House commends the Grangemouth Boys Brigade for its remarkable contribution to the community of Grangemouth and beyond, having served as a guiding light for young men since its founding in 1897 and its re-establishment at Kerse Parish Church in 1903; applauds its resilience in continuing operations through both … |
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Monday 9th December Brian Leishman signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th December 2024 Impact of the Work Capability Assessment on disabled people 13 signatures (Most recent: 18 Dec 2024)Tabled by: John McDonnell (Independent - Hayes and Harlington) That this House notes the shocking evidence published by John Pring in his recent book of the harm, too often leading to fatalities, inflicted on disabled people by the Department of Work and Pensions since the introduction of the Work Capability Assessment; and calls on the Government to establish an … |
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Wednesday 11th December Brian Leishman signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th December 2024 UK support for the global effort to feed children at school 10 signatures (Most recent: 18 Dec 2024)Tabled by: Ellie Chowns (Green Party - North Herefordshire) That this House welcomes the growing international commitment to providing children with a healthy meal every day at school; notes that 418 million children benefited from school meals in 2022, an increase from 388 million in 2020; congratulates the School Meals Coalition, a partnership of over 105 countries and 135 … |
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Thursday 12th December Brian Leishman signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th December 2024 10 signatures (Most recent: 18 Dec 2024) Tabled by: Jon Trickett (Labour - Normanton and Hemsworth) That this House expresses its concern about the practice of cuckooing, which is when people take over a person’s home and use the property to commit crimes; notes that cuckooing commonly facilitates crimes involving drugs, weapons and sexual exploitation; recognises that cuckooing is often a hidden crime that targets the … |
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Tuesday 17th December Brian Leishman signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 18th December 2024 5 signatures (Most recent: 18 Dec 2024) Tabled by: Kirsteen Sullivan (Labour (Co-op) - Bathgate and Linlithgow) That this House commends dedicated Armadale resident and local postie David Reynolds for his bravery in the course of his work; praises his quick thinking and fast action to save the life of a woman found soaked through and collapsed in the snow; recognises the hard work of posties especially … |
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Monday 18th November Brian Leishman signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 17th December 2024 Jim Allan, High Street Hero Award winner, Lothian 2024 7 signatures (Most recent: 19 Dec 2024)Tabled by: Kirsteen Sullivan (Labour (Co-op) - Bathgate and Linlithgow) That this House celebrates the work of Bathgate bairn Jim Allan; congratulates Jim Allan on winning the Scotland Loves Local High Street Hero award for Lothian; acknowledges Jim Allan as an award-winning community role model and inspiring eco-warrior for his work in clearing litter; recognises the impact of litter on … |
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Monday 9th December Brian Leishman signed this EDM on Tuesday 17th December 2024 Review into breast cancer screening 45 signatures (Most recent: 19 Dec 2024)Tabled by: Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat - Bath) That this House recognises the worrying rise in breast cancer cases in younger women; notes with concern that breast cancer accounts for 43% of all cancers diagnosed in women aged 25-49, yet women wait until they are 50 or older to begin routine screening; urges everyone to work together to … |
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Wednesday 11th December Brian Leishman signed this EDM on Tuesday 17th December 2024 19 signatures (Most recent: 18 Dec 2024) Tabled by: Clive Lewis (Labour - Norwich South) That this House condemns the provisional approval by Ofwat of an average 21% above-inflation rise in water bills over five years designed to fund £88 billion in sewage infrastructure upgrades; notes that this follows water companies extracting £85 billion in shareholder profits since privatisation, while amassing £64.4 billion in debt; … |
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Monday 16th December Brian Leishman signed this EDM on Monday 16th December 2024 30 signatures (Most recent: 19 Dec 2024) Tabled by: Kim Johnson (Labour - Liverpool Riverside) That this House notes with alarm the rising levels of squalor and disrepair in prisons, with the National Audit Office estimating the maintenance backlog has doubled to £1.8 billion in the past four years; further notes with alarm recent reports by the Independent Monitoring Boards highlighting how broken and outdated … |
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Wednesday 11th December Brian Leishman signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 16th December 2024 7 signatures (Most recent: 17 Dec 2024) Tabled by: Euan Stainbank (Labour - Falkirk) That this House supports the campaign to re-establish a railway station in Bonnybridge, recognising the community’s long-standing efforts over the past 25 years to improve transport connectivity; notes the significant population growth in the area and the pressing need for better public transport links to boost local economic development and … |
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Wednesday 11th December Brian Leishman signed this EDM on Monday 16th December 2024 Sale of the Observer newspaper 17 signatures (Most recent: 18 Dec 2024)Tabled by: Rebecca Long Bailey (Independent - Salford) That this House expresses serious concerns about the speed of the process and the substantive issues at stake in relation to the proposed sale of the Observer newspaper to Tortoise Media; considers that The Observer, first published in 1791, is a historical national institution known as a source of quality … |
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Thursday 12th December Brian Leishman signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 12th December 2024 Knowsley Livv Housing industrial dispute 23 signatures (Most recent: 19 Dec 2024)Tabled by: Ian Byrne (Independent - Liverpool West Derby) That this House notes with concern the ongoing industrial dispute at Livv Housing Group; further notes that this dispute follows Livv Housing workers facing years of real terms pay cuts; notes the unprecedented cost-of-living crisis faced by Livv Housing workers, including soaring prices of essentials like food and energy; expresses … |
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Thursday 10th October Brian Leishman signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th December 2024 UN Special Rapporteur's report on atrocity crimes in Iran 106 signatures (Most recent: 21 Dec 2024)Tabled by: Bob Blackman (Conservative - Harrow East) That this House welcomes the landmark Atrocity Crimes report by the UN Special Rapporteur on the Situation of Human Rights in Iran, published by the OHCHR in July 2024, which sheds light on grave human rights violations, including the 1988 massacre of political prisoners; notes that the report states that … |
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Tuesday 10th December Brian Leishman signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th December 2024 25th anniversary of the Coalfields Regeneration Trust 22 signatures (Most recent: 17 Dec 2024)Tabled by: Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington) That this House congratulates the Coalfields Regeneration Trust (CRT) on its 25th anniversary; commends its outstanding contribution to supporting former coalfield communities across the UK in the aftermath of the devastating pit closure programme; recognises the dedication and tireless efforts of CRT staff and volunteers, whose work has transformed thousands … |
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Thursday 12th September Brian Leishman signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th December 2024 24 signatures (Most recent: 20 Dec 2024) Tabled by: Ayoub Khan (Independent - Birmingham Perry Barr) That this House expresses its unequivocal solidarity with Uber and other private hire drivers across the UK, recognising the vital role they play in the modern transportation network; notes with concern the ongoing challenges they face including precarious working conditions, potential algorithmic discrimination, insufficient pay, and lack of employment rights; … |
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Tuesday 3rd December Brian Leishman signed this EDM on Tuesday 10th December 2024 Certificate of Common Sponsorship 27 signatures (Most recent: 20 Dec 2024)Tabled by: Neil Duncan-Jordan (Labour - Poole) That this House believes that migrant health and care workers on Tier 2 visas play an essential role in the delivery of UK health and care services; recognises that current rules tie these workers to a single employer, and that if a worker loses their job they may face financial … |
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Friday 6th December Brian Leishman signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 9th December 2024 SCIAF's Real Gifts Campaign 2024 6 signatures (Most recent: 17 Dec 2024)Tabled by: Patricia Ferguson (Labour - Glasgow West) That this House welcomes the Scottish Catholic International Aid Fund’s (SCIAF) 2024 Real Gifts campaign ahead of the festive season; notes the generosity of the Scottish public in directly supporting families and communities around the world living in poverty by giving ethical gifts during the festive season; welcomes the work … |
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Wednesday 27th November Brian Leishman signed this EDM on Tuesday 3rd December 2024 22 signatures (Most recent: 18 Dec 2024) Tabled by: Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington) That this House expresses deep concern at the ongoing hardships faced by the Cuban people due to the 62-year US economic, commercial, and financial embargo, which has inflicted an estimated $1.499 trillion loss on the Cuban economy; welcomes the overwhelming global support for ending the embargo, as evidenced by the … |
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Friday 29th November Brian Leishman signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 3rd December 2024 4 signatures (Most recent: 5 Dec 2024) Tabled by: Gregor Poynton (Labour - Livingston) That this House congratulates Uphall Golf Club for triumphantly reopening its clubhouse after a fire during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021 which destroyed the building; commends its response to the challenge by successfully getting the golf club back up and running; applauds its innovation by franchising the restaurant and golf … |
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Friday 29th November Brian Leishman signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 29th November 2024 Treating retail workers with kindness during the festive trading period 25 signatures (Most recent: 16 Dec 2024)Tabled by: Chris Kane (Labour - Stirling and Strathallan) That this House welcomes the press and social media campaign from the Scottish Retail Consortium and Usdaw which is urging Scots to be kind, considerate and respectful to retail workers and fellow customers when shopping this Christmas; notes that the festive period can be an especially complex and challenging time … |
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Tuesday 19th November Brian Leishman signed this EDM on Monday 25th November 2024 15 signatures (Most recent: 25 Nov 2024) Tabled by: Kate Osborne (Labour - Jarrow and Gateshead East) That this House congratulates Bede’s Helping Hands, a food bank in Jarrow and Gateshead East constituency on receiving a King’s Award for Voluntary Service; recognises the brilliant efforts of all their volunteers; praises the incredibly important work they do; acknowledges the massive difference they make for so many; and notes … |
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Monday 2nd September Brian Leishman signed this EDM on Thursday 21st November 2024 24 signatures (Most recent: 17 Dec 2024) Tabled by: Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North) That this House notes the expiry this year of the 10-year extension of the Agreement between the UK and the USA for Cooperation in the Uses of Atomic Energy for Mutual Defence Purposes; further notes that the published proposed amendments presented to the House in July 2024 extend the Agreement … |
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Wednesday 20th November Brian Leishman signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 21st November 2024 Palestine Statehood (Recognition) (No. 2) Bill 20 signatures (Most recent: 9 Dec 2024)Tabled by: Shockat Adam (Independent - Leicester South) That this House welcomes the introduction of the Palestine Statehood (Recognition) (No. 2) Bill; notes that the United Kingdom, as a signatory to the Balfour Declaration of 1917, has a historic responsibility to contribute to a lasting peace resolution in Palestine; further notes that 146 United Nations member states have … |
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Wednesday 13th November Brian Leishman signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th November 2024 24 signatures (Most recent: 19 Dec 2024) Tabled by: Lee Barron (Labour - Corby and East Northamptonshire) That this House condemns TGI Fridays’ decision to terminate over 1,000 staff with less than an hour’s notice, without consultation, leaving many workers locked out of their workplaces and unable to access their possessions; urges the Secretary of State for Business and Trade to meet with the dismissed workers; calls … |
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Monday 18th November Brian Leishman signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 19th November 2024 30th anniversary of Swarcliffe good neighbours scheme 11 signatures (Most recent: 20 Nov 2024)Tabled by: Richard Burgon (Independent - Leeds East) That this House congratulates Swarcliffe Good Neighbours Scheme on its 30th anniversary; celebrates its ongoing work providing services promoting the health and well-being of older people and their carers in Swarcliffe, Stanks and Whinmoor in East Leeds to support them living happy and fulfilled lives in the community; notes its … |
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Thursday 14th November Brian Leishman signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 18th November 2024 5 signatures (Most recent: 25 Nov 2024) Tabled by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife) That this House expresses its deepest condolences following the death of Jim Farmer, also known as Mr Golf, of St Andrews; acknowledges that he leaves behind an unparalleled legacy as a player, coach, and ambassador of the sport; recognises that as the honorary professional at The Royal and Ancient Golf … |
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Grenfell Tower Inquiry
104 speeches (30,944 words) Monday 2nd December 2024 - Commons Chamber Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government Mentions: 1: Alex Norris (LAB - Nottingham North and Kimberley) and Chiswick (Andy Slaughter), for Warrington South (Sarah Hall) and for Alloa and Grangemouth (Brian Leishman - Link to Speech |
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Oral Answers to Questions
166 speeches (10,135 words) Tuesday 26th November 2024 - Commons Chamber Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Mentions: 1: Jim Shannon (DUP - Strangford) Member for Alloa and Grangemouth (Brian Leishman) for raising the matter, but it is not the only case - Link to Speech |
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Occupied Palestinian Territories: Humanitarian Situation
69 speeches (13,381 words) Tuesday 19th November 2024 - Westminster Hall Department for International Development Mentions: 1: Anneliese Dodds (LAB - Oxford East) Friend the Member for Alloa and Grangemouth (Brian Leishman) on that specific issue. - Link to Speech |
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Dec. 09 2024
Notices of Amendments as at 9 December 2024 Renters' Rights Bill 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: Carla Denyer Dr Simon Opher Cat Eccles Kim Johnson Zarah Sultana Kirith Entwistle Brian Leishman |
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Dec. 06 2024
Notices of Amendments as at 6 December 2024 Renters' Rights Bill 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: Carla Denyer Dr Simon Opher Cat Eccles Kim Johnson Zarah Sultana Kirith Entwistle Brian Leishman |