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Scheduled Event - 16 Sep 2025, 9:30 a.m. - Add to calendar
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Commons - Westminster Hall debate - Westminster Hall
International Day of Democracy
MP: Rachel Blake
Scheduled Event - 16 Sep 2025, 9:30 a.m. - Add to calendar
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Commons - Westminster Hall debate - Westminster Hall
The International Day of Democracy
MP: Rachel Blake
Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 08 Sep 2025
Renters’ Rights Bill

"I was intrigued by the right hon. Gentleman’s remarks about the success of the private rented sector. If the sector is so successful and is working so well, why have the Opposition consistently held the position—both when they were in government and, I believe, going into the election—that they would …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 08 Sep 2025
Renters’ Rights Bill

"I wish to speak against Lords amendments 58 to 62, which expand eviction grounds, and Lords amendment 27. I also wish briefly to revisit the core principles of the Bill, which are: ending no-fault eviction, and providing stability, not just for individuals but for the private rented sector; introducing a …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 08 Sep 2025
Renters’ Rights Bill

"Will the right hon. Gentleman give way again?..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Mon 08 Sep 2025
Indefinite Leave to Remain

"I thank the hon. Member for that contribution.

I want to focus my remarks on those who have BNO visas and particularly on the importance of stability in that system. I first became particularly interested in the lives of people living in Hong Kong because of my constituent, Jimmy Lai, …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Mon 08 Sep 2025
Indefinite Leave to Remain

"I thank my hon. Friend for those remarks about the concerns of his constituents in Harrow.

In any forthcoming consultation, I will focus on ensuring that we stick to those values of fairness and stability. There is already a high bar for those seeking indefinite leave to remain, who came …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Mon 08 Sep 2025
Indefinite Leave to Remain

"It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Sir Jeremy. I thank the Petitions Committee for scheduling this important debate, and I welcome the spirit in which it has been conducted so far: the original purpose of debating indefinite leave to remain has been respected and we have risen …..."
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Written Question
National Holocaust Memorial Centre and Learning Service: Planning Permission
Friday 5th September 2025

Asked by: Rachel Blake (Labour (Co-op) - Cities of London and Westminster)

Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government:

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps her Department is planning to take to ensure that local residents are (a) informed and (b) consulted during the Holocaust Memorial Learning Centre (Victoria Tower Gardens) planning approval process.

Answered by Jim McMahon

Decisions on the redetermination procedure for this application, and any necessary consultation and engagement with local residents, have not yet been taken.

Division Vote (Commons)
4 Sep 2025 - House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Bill - View Vote Context
Rachel Blake (LAB) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 261 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 338 Noes - 74