Speeches by Raja.

“Every young person I speak to in Leicester wants the same basic things: to work, to earn, to learn and to build a future for themselves. They want the dignity that comes from that first pay packet, the confidence that comes from responsibility, and the chance to prove themselves in the workplace. They do not want to si…”

“The best way to lift poverty is to support people into work and create jobs. What assessment have the Minister and her colleagues made of the impact that their crippling national insurance hike has had on families with children living in poverty?”

“The regulator of social housing has found the Labour-run Leicester city council guilty of serious failings in maintaining safe and decent homes, with thousands lacking basic safety checks. The Court of Appeal has upheld a finding of racial discrimination in the council’s employment practices and the ombudsman has criti…”

“How do those risks compare with a surgical BBL or breast augmentation?”

“Ashton, I know you just discussed this, but were you aware of specific risks associated with these kinds of procedures?”

“I would like to discuss specifically the liquid BBLs and liquid boob jobs. Professor Lees, if I can come to you first. As we know, liquid BBLs and liquid boob jobs have gained popularity in recent years. What specific risks are associated with these procedures?”

“Just so I am clear, the non-sterile environments could lead to infections, is that correct?”

“Sasha, were you not informed of any of the risks before you went for yours?”

“If I can just come back to you, Professor Lees, can liquid breast augmentations make it more difficult to accurately screen for breast cancer?”

“Will the Secretary of State take action to ensure that policies and lessons in schools are not led by external organisations that have been captured by contested gender ideology?”

“While inequalities during pregnancy and childbirth have reduced, they remain a cause of concern for pregnant women from ethnic minorities. According to latest data, black women are 2.8 times more likely to die during and up to six weeks after their pregnancy, and Asian women are 1.7 times more likely to die during the …”

“I probably know the answer to this, but I am keen to hear all your thoughts. Do investors need to recognise social value as well as just the revenue generation?”

“Stephen and Debbie, do you have any other comments you would like to add?”

“I would like to quickly touch on investor sector bias. Jill, if I may come to you first: how can sectoral bias among investors be addressed, both in terms of investors favouring male-dominated sectors and a lack of support for females who are looking to break into those sectors?”

“Is there a lack of understanding by investors of the value of these female markets?”

“We are talking about people who have often sacrificed luxuries and gone without to afford the education that they believe is best for their children. This is not the preserve of billionaire hedge fund managers; we are talking about nurses, small business owners and tradespeople who have managed their finances meticulou…”

“In my constituency, thousands of hard-working families diligently strive to give their children the best possible start in life. Some choose our excellent state schools, while others opt for independent schools that they believe more closely meet their child’s individual needs. The crucial point is that until now, pare…”

“It is with great privilege and a deep sense of responsibility that I stand before you today, Madam Deputy Speaker. As I take my place in this historic Chamber, I am acutely aware of the profound trust placed in us by the constituents of our great nation. I wish to express my heartfelt gratitude to the people of Leicest…”

“Q3. The Prime Minister’s decision to impose VAT on independent schools strips hard-working families of the ability to choose what is best for their children, while risking job losses for teachers, increasing class sizes and squeezing state school resources to their absolute limit. What action is he taking to mitigate t…”