Harpreet Uppal
Labour - Huddersfield
4,533 (11.3%) majority - 2024 General ElectionFirst elected: 4th July 2024
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Debates during the 2024 Parliament
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Sparring Partners
Minister of State (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)
(4 debate interactions)
Department Debates
(3 debate contributions)
(2 debate contributions)
(2 debate contributions)
(2 debate contributions)
Legislation Debates
(563 words contributed)
Huddersfield Petitions
e-Petitions are administered by Parliament and allow members of the public to express support for a particular issue.
If an e-petition reaches 10,000 signatures the Government will issue a written response.
If an e-petition reaches 100,000 signatures the petition becomes eligible for a Parliamentary debate (usually Monday 4.30pm in Westminster Hall).
of 142,937 signatures (0.14%)
of 141,882 signatures (0.08%)
of 142,937 signatures (0.14%)
of 141,882 signatures (0.08%)
of 80,069 signatures (0.12%)
of 53,565 signatures (0.16%)
Latest EDMs signed by Harpreet Uppal
Commons initiatives
These initiatives were driven by Harpreet Uppal, and are more likely to reflect personal policy preferences.
MPs who are act as Ministers or Shadow Ministers are generally restricted from performing Commons initiatives other than Urgent Questions.
Harpreet Uppal has not been granted any Urgent Questions
Harpreet Uppal has not been granted any Adjournment Debates
Harpreet Uppal has not introduced any legislation before Parliament
Harpreet Uppal has not co-sponsored any Bills in the current parliamentary sitting
Latest 1 Written Question
(View all written questions)The Secretary of State for Defence has regular conversations with international partners and Cabinet colleagues, including on the situation in Lebanon.
As expressed in the G7 Defence Ministers joint statement on 17 October 2024, and in the joint statement by the Foreign Ministers of the UK, France, Germany and Italy on 14 October, the UK is concerned by the latest events in Lebanon and the risk of further escalation, as well as by all threats to UNIFIL's security.
The UK has been clear that Israel and all parties must uphold their obligations to always ensure the safety and security of UNIFIL personnel and to allow UNIFIL to continue carrying out its mandate. The protection of peacekeepers is incumbent upon all parties to a conflict any deliberate attack against UNIFIL goes against international humanitarian law.
The UK also reaffirms the importance of supporting UNIFIL and the Lebanese Armed Forces in their role of ensuring the stability and security of Lebanon.
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Ministry of Defence)