Speeches by Patrick.

“This is an important debate; not only is it about solar, but it is about our climate and our environment. It matters to me, to my generation and to my constituents. My constituency mailbag is full of ideas about how we get clean energy and messages advocating for solar panels, so I know my constituents are interested i…”

“The Royal National Institute of Blind People’s report demonstrates that only 50% of blind and partially sighted people were satisfied with their experience of voting at the last general election. Does she hope, as I do, that the Bill will make the process smoother, make it easier for people to apply for absent votes, a…”

“It is with hope and fear that we await news of this ceasefire deal, and that will be felt particularly strongly by the families of the hostages. We have heard of the British hostages—of Emily Damari, Avinatan Or, Oded Lifschitz and Eli Sharabi—and the work of their families. For them, until they are holding their loved…”

“Frank Field was a very good friend of mine. He believed deeply in seeking out disagreement with other people for a richer conversation, and in the importance of listening in good faith to arguments made in good faith. Does my right hon. Friend agree that we should see that spirit across university campuses? How will he…”

“One would think, from listening to Opposition Members, that they had not crashed our economy and presided over high taxes, high debts and falling living standards, which affect my constituents and, I expect, some of theirs, too. [Interruption.] That is the Tory cycle. Will the Minister confirm that the route out of tha…”

“Other Members have said what an honour it is to speak in this debate, with such expertise from so many; I have been struck by not just the passion, but the compassion from Members across this Chamber. I am pleased to rise and speak in this debate. Others have mentioned the great work this Labour Government are already …”

“The hon. Gentleman talks about people needing to be believed. Could he talk about that a bit further?”

“6. What steps she is taking to help increase prosecution rates in cases of violence against women and girls.”

“May I welcome my hon. Friend to her place? I know she will do a fantastic job. Crown Prosecution Service guidance recognises that perpetrators of economic abuse harm their victim-survivors not just during a relationship, but long after it has finished. When will CPS guidance be updated to reflect post-separation contro…”

“I welcome the largest funding increase for hospices in a generation. If that cannot bring some Christmas cheer to the Conservative Benches, it will in my constituency of Wirral West where Claire House hospice does such important work all year round. I was there just last week for their Christmas carols. Will the Minist…”

“On the Wirral, our housing shortage leaves thousands on waiting lists. The issue goes further, with children and grandchildren having to leave the area to get on the housing ladder. We want to build quality, affordable houses in the right places. We share the Government’s approach to building on brownfield first, so wh…”

“We heard from the ambassador earlier, calling for Hamas to allow the Red Cross in to see hostages. I know that the Red Cross were involved in the early deal that saw your mother come out. I wondered what your experience of working with the Red Cross is and, for our legal minds, what the legal status is of not allowing …”

“Ambassador, what more can the UK do to encourage those holding British-linked hostages currently in Gaza to be released?”

“Why is the Red Cross not able to go and see those British-linked hostages?”

“Why are they not?”

“Would you take the opportunity to call for Hamas to allow the Red Cross in to see those hostages?”

“We heard from the ambassador earlier, calling for Hamas to allow the Red Cross in to see hostages. I know that the Red Cross were involved in the early deal that saw your mother come out. I wondered what your experience of working with the Red Cross is and, for our legal minds, what the legal status is of not allowing …”

“Ambassador, what more can the UK do to encourage those holding British-linked hostages currently in Gaza to be released?”

“Why is the Red Cross not able to go and see those British-linked hostages?”

“Why are they not?”