Business of the House Debate

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Department: Leader of the House

Business of the House

Luke Murphy Excerpts
Thursday 6th March 2025

(3 days, 14 hours ago)

Commons Chamber
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Lucy Powell Portrait Lucy Powell
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I appreciate that caste discrimination can be incredibly damaging and pernicious. We take our obligations under the Equality Act very seriously indeed, and I will ensure that my hon. Friend gets an update on that.

Luke Murphy Portrait Luke Murphy (Basingstoke) (Lab)
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A week ago today, Basingstoke sadly lost Graham Robins, a long-serving governor at St Mark�s primary school in my constituency. Graham dedicated over 25 years to supporting the school, Immanuel church and St Mark�s church, playing a pivotal role in the lives of countless pupils and families. Even in his final days, he spoke of his deep love for the school and its community, and he leaves behind a remarkable legacy of kindness, wisdom and service. Will the Leader of the House join me in paying tribute to Graham, and to the vital role of school governors and the invaluable voluntary service they provide?

Lucy Powell Portrait Lucy Powell
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I am really sorry to hear about the passing of Graham Robins, and I understand that that will have a devastating impact on the school, his family and the whole community. I join my hon. Friend in paying my full respects to the work that Graham did, and to the contribution that he and many others make to our society.