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May I associate myself with the concerns about last night's bombing of a hospital in Gaza? The Rafah border crossing is critical for humanitarian aid and escape but is closed due to airstrikes. Can you give your personal assurance that every step is being taken to open this crossing?

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British Jews have faced vile abuse recently. While welcoming all actions taken by the government to combat hate crime, can you consider urgently revoking visas of foreign nationals who commit such acts?

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Can you tell us when you might be able to update the House on progress regarding the investigation into last night's bombing of Al-Ahli Hospital?

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Israel has the right to defend itself, but if Hamas had concern for human life, they would release the hostages immediately. Is it clear that they should do so?

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Yesterday I met charities reporting a severe humanitarian crisis in Gaza: children are fleeing their homes; hospitals struggle to function. Medicines, food, fuel, and water must be provided immediately to prevent a catastrophic situation for innocent Palestinians.

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Since Hamas's attack, there has been a rise in antisemitism and Islamophobia: Jewish businesses attacked; mosques need more protection. Every Member of this House must work to ensure British Jews and Muslims can live free from fear and discrimination.

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Despite challenges, maintaining hope for peace is crucial. The Prime Minister should work to sideline voices of division and despair to maintain the possibility of a political path to peace.

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During this crisis, the House must condemn terrorism, support Israel's right to defend itself, protect human life, and maintain humanitarian access in Gaza under international law.

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I commend the PM's work to find a peaceful settlement in the Middle East. The decision to provide £12 billion for east-west high-speed rail lines is welcome. Will he ensure Warrington benefits fully from this upgrade?

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We all continue to condemn the terrorist attack on Israel and support the defeat of Hamas while protecting civilians. Given recent shocking images from Gaza, will the Prime Minister join others in calling for an immediate ceasefire?

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Given the displacement of civilians due to the conflict, will the Government consider creating a refugee resettlement scheme akin to previous ones for Syrian and Ukrainian nationals?

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Following inaccurate reporting by British media, will the Prime Minister emphasize that information from Hamas must be scrutinized carefully due to its implications for Jewish communities?

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Building links across the four nations of the UK can strengthen the union. Will the Prime Minister agree with a proposal for an east-west council to discuss and collaborate on trade?

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Following funding reallocation from HS2, will the Prime Minister consider boosting local economy through improved access to Humber freeport by dualling the A15 between Lincoln and A180?

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Government Members have said the way to fix the economic crisis that they have caused is to cut state spending by £200 billion and to freeze NHS budgets. When will the Prime Minister stand up to the extremists in his party and condemn those ideas?

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Aid poured into Gaza in 2005 when Israel withdrew. Enlightened governance could have made a success of it. It is Hamas that has turned it into hell, is it not?

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On behalf of the Liberal Democrats, may I associate myself and my party with all the comments about the protection of innocent civilians today wherever they may be? A whole wing of Seaton Hospital in Devon is earmarked for demolition under this Government. The proposal to demolish this wing is an insult to the communities that raised millions of pounds to help fund the upkeep of services at that hospital. The space was given to NHS Property Services, but, thanks to the charging policy introduced by the Conservatives, that company is demanding £300,000 in rent. Will the Prime Minister let NHS Property Services hand over the space to health charities and community interest groups so that we can stop a wrecking ball going through Seaton Hospital?

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I would like to thank the Prime Minister for his commitment to improve transport links in the north. However, to ensure that a complete strategic approach to rail links is achieved across the region, it should include the much-needed upgrade to the Penistone line running from Huddersfield, through my constituency, to Sheffield—an upgrade that my hon. Friends the Members for Colne Valley (Jason McCartney) and for Penistone and Stocksbridge (Miriam Cates), who are sat with me, would also like to see delivered. With that in mind, will my right hon. Friend commit to including the Penistone line in the Network North plans?

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In Bristol South, around a third of children live in poverty, most of them in working households. It is about the same as in Tamworth, where the Conservative candidate for tomorrow's election made foul-mouthed comments about families struggling to make ends meet. This is the Prime Minister's Conservative party. Will he condemn that candidate's comments?

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Mr Speaker, you may notice that many ladies in the Chamber today are wearing pink for breast cancer awareness, but roughly 15% of those with breast cancer are diagnosed with lobular cancer, a little known strain that is harder to detect, has worse outcomes and has no dedicated treatment. I am working with Dr Susan Michaelis at the lobular moonshot project to campaign for a dedicated research stream for lobular cancer. Will the Prime Minister meet with us to discuss this and how the Government can help us to save more lives from breast cancer?

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Of course the sadism of Hamas can only be condemned, and there is no question of Israel's right to defence and security, but international law is very clear that acting against international law in response to terrorism is unjustified. In all the packages announced by the Prime Minister for humanitarian aid and military support, how will the Government ensure adherence to international law?

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A Hartlepudlian was murdered by an asylum seeker. People are afraid and angry. My office is besieged by asylum seekers weekly. My staff are intimidated. Most are illegal migrants who should be expelled. The families affected deserve action. Will the Prime Minister take action, ensure enforcement, and expel those with no right to be here?

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Events in Israel and Gaza are horrifying. Condemning Hamas's terrorism is right, but should also be condemned for any war crimes committed by the IDF. The siege of Gaza and withholding water from its people is described as collective punishment—a war crime under the Geneva convention. Why support such actions?

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My right hon. Friend is right to reassure British Jews after the October 7th atrocity. He will travel to the region, seeing shock and trauma accompanied by rage. The danger is that Israel's reaction amounts to a war crime—a mistake. I urge him to ensure restraint on behalf of all.

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The Prime Minister is pleased that nuclear veterans are receiving promised medals but John's full medical records remain incomplete. His blood tests are missing, as are countless others'. Will he review withheld documents in national archives and hold a public inquiry into why these omissions occurred?

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We appear to be on a downward spiral in the middle east, which inevitably will lead to a humanitarian crisis. The role of Egypt will be fantastically important. What can we in the wider international community do to work with the Egyptians to ensure that refugees coming on to Egyptian soil are legitimate refugees who pose no threat to the Egyptian state and are not terrorists in disguise?

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The industrial dispute at the Defence Equipment and Support, Ministry of Defence site at Beith in my constituency is dragging on, as workers engage in strike action for parity and fairness in the workplace. These workers are critical to ensuring that necessary supplies to Ukraine are uninterrupted, but all attempts by the workers to resolve this dispute have proved to be unsuccessful in the face of management intransigence. Will the Prime Minister personally and urgently use his influence to ensure that a meaningful offer is made to these workers, so that the matter can be resolved, further strike action can be averted, and supplies to Ukraine can continue without disruption?