Topical Questions

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If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities regarding the independent inquiry into the circumstances of Sarah Everard's death and whether it will be statutory or non-statutory in nature.

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Will she recognise that we have a special case in the Lake district and meet me with tourism industry chiefs to discuss a youth mobility visa solution?

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What work has my right hon. Friend done with DEFRA on a solution to this issue, so we can all enjoy these farmers' excellent Cornish produce?

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Put it on a statutory footing now. Over the weekend, there were even reports that she is yet again trying to shift blame to officials in her Department. Why will she not show some leadership and accept the responsibility that lies with her for this dangerous situation?

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Will the Home Secretary admit that bringing the Cabinet Office into sorting out this issue is a sign that she has lost trust?

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Every time we ask a question about channel crossings, the Home Secretary, whose instincts are entirely sound, refers us to the new legislation. What confidence can we have that when that legislation becomes law, the same human rights lawyers will not sink their teeth into it, leaving us back at square one? If this is such an emergency, why do we not rush the legislation through both Houses now?

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At the last Home Office questions, I raised the issue of the hardship that claimants under the Windrush compensation scheme are experiencing. Despite the supposed urgency of this for the Government, the average time that claimants are waiting for their final payment is 434 days. I raised the case of my constituent Anthony Bryan in particular; the Home Secretary told the House that she would meet me to discuss the case, only to revoke the offer later. Will she assure the House that she will fulfil her original promise to meet me? Will she also commit to publishing the guidance on how compensation claims are accelerated?

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I strongly welcome the Home Secretary's decision to proscribe the Hamas terror group in its entirety. That will send the unmistakable message that the UK Government are committed to protecting our Jewish community and combating terrorism. The horrific murder of 26-year-old Eli Kay by Hamas terrorists yesterday in the old city of Jerusalem reinforces the importance of the decision. Will my right hon. Friend confirm that the new designation will ensure that anyone spreading the terror group's genocidal, antisemitic ideology, including by waving flags, will feel the full force of the law?

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I have raised one constituent's case with the UK Government 13 times; it relates to the Afghan citizens resettlement scheme. I still do not know whether my constituent's case is being progressed under the Afghan relocations and assistance policy or ACRS. Neither does he, and nor do his family; they are eligible for both schemes, but we do not know under which one his case is being progressed. Please could the Minister ensure that UK Visas and Immigration has answers to give Members and our constituents—and that individuals, particularly in Afghanistan, are getting updates about what is happening?

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I thank my right hon. Friend the Home Secretary for the work that she is doing on prosecuting those who participate in county lines drugs. We need cross-party consensus in dealing with dangerous drug gangs in our country, so does she share my disappointment that the Leader of the Opposition and the shadow Home Secretary are backing a policy of not prosecuting those who are found in possession of class A drugs such as heroin, crystal meth and crack cocaine? May I draw her on the issue, and on our party's approach to dealing with it?

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Sistah Space supports black women and girls who have experienced domestic violence. It is campaigning for Valerie's law, which would introduce mandatory training for police and other agencies, including on dealing with domestic violence in black communities. Will the Minister meet me and Sistah Space to discuss this important issue before the upcoming petitions debate?

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Does the Home Secretary agree that successive studies, including even the 2017 Lammy review, have concluded that improving trust in—and the legitimacy of—our law enforcement officials and institutions, particularly in communities where those have historically been low, is essential to reducing crime everywhere? What further steps does she therefore intend to take to level up in that vital area?

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A harsh winter is about to hit Afghanistan, and the UN estimates that 23 million people will be at risk of famine. Surely it is a dereliction of duty for the Government not to have the Afghanistan resettlement scheme in place. Many people have been left in limbo as a result, and aid agencies are looking for answers in respect of what is going to happen.

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A few moments ago, the shadow Home Secretary attacked my right hon. Friend the Home Secretary regarding cross-channel crossings. Can my right hon. Friend confirm that supporting the Nationality and Borders Bill is the best way to deal with illegal crossings? Will she also condemn Opposition parties voting against every measure?

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Domestic abuse victims often cannot report abuse immediately. The unfair six-month time limit means they are denied justice and perpetrators are let off. I tabled an amendment to lift the limit, debated in the House of Lords today. Will the Home Secretary now accept that amendment?

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I welcome the Home Secretary's announcement of a new chair for the Sarah Everard inquiry. Can she assure us that necessary steps on vetting, treatment of sexual misconduct allegations, and sanctions will be taken in the interim?

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A number of Government Departments have withdrawn from the Stonewall diversity champion scheme. What are the Home Office's plans regarding its membership?

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Does the Home Secretary agree that offshore processing is a sovereign nation's single most important step in protecting its own borders from illegal immigration?

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The Home Secretary will be acutely aware that Colin Pitchfork, the double child rapist and murderer, is now back behind bars. The fact that he was released shows something is wrong at the heart of the system. What conversations are happening with the Justice Secretary to ensure this never happens again?