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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 01 Jul 2026
Packaging Manufacturers: Extended Producer Responsibility

"I thank my hon. Friend for her tireless campaigning on this issue. We are joined in the Public Gallery by GMB glassmakers—I declare an interest as a GMB member—who are at risk of losing their jobs if the measure goes ahead in its current form. Will my hon. Friend recognise …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 30 Jun 2026
Oral Answers to Questions

"Street Whyze was set up by Danny Mondesir after the tragic stabbing of Oliver Freckleton in 2021. It undertakes targeted work with young people to prevent knife crime, knife carrying and youth offending. In the light of the new cross-Government knife crime strategy, can the Minister say how such programmes …..."
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Written Question
Knives: Crime
Tuesday 30th June 2026

Asked by: Jacob Collier (Labour - Burton and Uttoxeter)

Question to the Ministry of Justice:

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what progress he has made with Cabinet colleagues on the knife crime strategy.

Answered by Sarah Sackman - Minister of State (Ministry of Justice)

We are working hard with Cabinet colleagues to deliver our goal to halve knife crime within a decade. We published youth knife possession guidance that delivers tougher consequences for knife carriers. Our May Youth Justice White Paper outlines comprehensive reforms to ensure harmful behaviours are responded to – firmly, fairly, proportionately.

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Commons - Westminster Hall debate - Westminster Hall
e-petition 759783 relating to a public register of animal abusers and automatic ownership bans
MP: Jacob Collier
Speech in Westminster Hall - Mon 29 Jun 2026
Animal Abusers

"I thank all right hon. and hon. Members for their contributions. It is great that there has been cross-party support. I hope Bea is happy about that, because that does not always happen in this place, but I think that is because we are a nation of animal lovers, as …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Mon 29 Jun 2026
Animal Abusers

"I beg to move,

That this House has considered e-petition 759783 relating to a public register of animal abusers and automatic ownership bans.

It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Dr Murrison, and a privilege to lead this debate on behalf of the Petitions Committee. The creator of …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Mon 29 Jun 2026
Animal Abusers

"I think that is a separate issue, but legislation on XL bullies already exists and it needs to be properly enforced.

Animal abuse convictions are most often made under the Animal Welfare Act 2006, and sexual abuse is covered by the Crime and Policing Act 2026. An individual convicted under …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Mon 29 Jun 2026
Animal Abusers

"I agree. The threat of prosecution was strengthened by the 2006 Act, which has aided in preventing abuse. When the Government review the animal welfare legislation, they should take that into consideration.

A lifetime ban ignores the possibility that offenders may change their ways. In this country, we believe that …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Mon 29 Jun 2026
Animal Abusers

"I absolutely agree with my hon. Friend. I was shocked by some of the evidence I heard while preparing for this debate about the link between domestic violence and animal abuse. As the Government consider the next steps, that must be key to their thinking. I understand that the RSPCA …..."
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Written Question
Gender Based Violence
Monday 29th June 2026

Asked by: Jacob Collier (Labour - Burton and Uttoxeter)

Question to the Home Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to the answer of 23 June 2026 to WPQ 9853, when frontline services will receive funding referenced in the document entitled Freedom from violence and abuse: a cross-government strategy to build a safer society for women and girls, published on 18 December 2025.

Answered by Natalie Fleet

On 15 June 2026, the Home Office launched funding competitions for the VAWG Helplines Scheme, and VAWG Advocacy Support Fund which will strengthen support for victims, including specialist provision to address gaps in local services, and the Domestic Abuse and Stalking Perpetrator Intervention Fund, which includes for the first time ringfenced funding for interventions for children who use harm.

These competitions will deliver on the commitments we made in the VAWG Strategy. Further information can be found on ‘Find Government Grants’ - GOV.UK.