Sovereignty of the Chagos Islands
Sir John challenged the Government on the Chagos Islands treaty, raising strategic, nuclear, environmental, and financial concerns, emphasizing that many answers so far fail to safeguard UK interests.
Ukraine Questions
Highlighting Russia’s continued attacks on Ukraine, Sir John urged stronger sanctions and increased support for Ukraine, emphasizing that Putin currently shows no interest in a ceasefire.
Middle East Questions
Expressing concern over civilian casualties in Gaza, Sir John highlighted that at least 200 journalists have died, urging the Israeli Government to prevent further targeting and uphold international standards.
Civilian Death in Gaza
Sir John expressed shock at civilian deaths in Gaza and urged that international media, including the BBC and Reuters, be granted full access to verify the situation on the ground.
Education Questions
Highlighting Essex’s rising demand for education, health and care assessments, Sir John questioned delays caused by staffing shortages, and pressed the Minister on government plans to meet these needs.
Russian Citizens Granted UK Visas
Sir John asked the Home Secretary for visa statistics, specifically how many Russian citizens received UK visas each year over the past five years, prompting guidance on published data sources.
Industrial Electricity Prices
John Whittingdale Conservative, Maldon On Friday, I visited C&M Precision Ltd, a small manufacturing company in my constituency. Electricity represents easily its biggest cost. What is the Minister doing to listen to small and medium-sized enterprises like C&M who feel that their voice is simply not being heard? Miatta Fahnbulleh Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Energy Security and […]
Royal Albert Hall Bill
John Whittingdale Conservative, Maldon I beg to move, That the Bill be now read a Second time. I am delighted to present this Bill on behalf of one of our great national institutions, the Corporation of the Hall of Arts and Sciences, known to most of us as the Royal Albert Hall. I do so as someone […]
Middle East
David Lammy Foreign Secretary, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office With permission, I will make a statement on the Israel-Iran conflict. Since I last updated the House, the United States has struck three Iranian nuclear sites at Isfahan, Natanz and Fordow. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has said that the action was “intentionally limited”. Britain was not involved in the […]
Education Questions
Harpreet Uppal Labour, Huddersfield If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities. Bridget Phillipson The Secretary of State for Education, Minister for Women and Equalities Last week’s spending review was about investing in Britain’s renewal and investing in excellence for every child, so that background will not determine what they can go on to achieve. […]