"I agree, and I will come on to that point in a moment.
Recourse to the law has been cut off almost entirely for Palestinians, particularly since another settler extremist, Ben-Gvir, was made National Security Minister. The violence is horrific, and it must end. The Government have been clear that …..." Harpreet Uppal - View Speech
The statistics that I referred to must remain in our minds as we focus on illegal settlements, which are rapidly eroding the prospects for peaceful co-existence and a viable independent Palestinian state. Finally, I say to the Minister that it is imperative that we avoid the real …..." Harpreet Uppal - View Speech
"I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Sheffield Central (Abtisam Mohamed) for her powerful speech, and it is an absolute honour to follow the Father of the House.
On the west bank, settlement expansion continues in violation of UN Security Council resolution 2334. That includes the E1 project that …..." Harpreet Uppal - View Speech
"I agree. We must hold Israel to account for its actions, and we must end all trade with the illegal settlements. Those settlements do not build themselves; they require money and trade, and they are backed by the Israeli Government. That is the only way we can ensure that we …..." Harpreet Uppal - View Speech
"I thank everyone who took part in the debate—I also join the hon. Member for Twickenham (Munira Wilson) in saying that I am not a camper either. I thank the Minister and her team for everything that they do, and all youth workers as well.
That this House has considered the National Youth Strategy and youth enrichment.
It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms McVey. I am grateful for the opportunity to highlight the importance of the national youth strategy and youth enrichment. I know that many colleagues …..." Harpreet Uppal - View Speech
"That sounds like an excellent programme and I absolutely commend it.
Youth workers are central to delivering the national youth strategy, but the workforce are under acute pressure: more than 4,500 qualified youth workers have left the profession in the last decade, around 60% of the workforce has no recognised …..." Harpreet Uppal - View Speech
"My hon. Friend is quite right. That is why it is so important that we fund and support these organisations sustainably.
As I was saying, enrichment activities help to raise confidence, skills and aspirations, while making future opportunities feel achievable. Last week, when I visited a school in my constituency, …..." Harpreet Uppal - View Speech
"My hon. Friend is quite right, and I will come to that point later.
Young people who have lost access to youth clubs have been shown to be 14% more likely to engage in criminal activity in the six years following closures. A recent project in Ashbrow in my constituency …..." Harpreet Uppal - View Speech