Representation of the People Bill
Debate between Luke Akehurst and Judith CumminsWednesday 2nd September 2026
(4 days, 20 hours ago)
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Luke Akehurst
Does my hon. Friend agree that the objective of the new clause that we are not talking about, because it is not in—
Madam Deputy Speaker (Judith Cummins)
Order. I remind Members that discussion of an amendment that is not in scope and has not been selected, is not in scope.
Asylum Policy
Debate between Luke Akehurst and Judith Cummins(9 months, 2 weeks ago)
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Madam Deputy Speaker (Judith Cummins)
Order. Before I call the next Member, can I just make a plea that we keep questions and answers concise?
Luke Akehurst (North Durham) (Lab)
I wholeheartedly welcome the measures which I believe will tackle a failure by the previous Government to maintain one of the most basic fundamental functions of government: control of our borders. My constituents are worried and angry about the proliferation of houses in multiple occupation to house asylum seekers in towns and villages that already have significant social and economic problems. Will the measures lead to lower demand from the Home Office for that type of housing for asylum seekers and the return of HMOs over time to use as family homes for local people who need affordable housing?