Topical Questions

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If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities. Over the past few weeks, there have been disgraceful attempts to intimidate this House, undermining democracy. What steps is the Government taking to defend our democracy?

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He will be aware that there has been a 335% increase in Islamophobic hate cases and a 589% rise in antisemitic incidents. What steps is the Minister taking to protect worshippers and faith schools and reduce unprecedented levels of hate?

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Theft from small shops causes significant issues for shop owners and employees. Will my right hon. Friend set out how the Government plan to tackle such thefts and threats?

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Anti-Muslim hate incidents have tripled. Following recent statements about the London Mayor, will any Home Office Minister now condemn those words as Islamophobic?

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If the Government took this seriously, they would not have ditched plans for a new hate crime strategy or left it nine years to update the countering extremism strategy. Does he agree?

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Should we impose at least the same restrictions, or an outright ban, on those convicted of murder because they can continue to be a threat to families of victims? Should we not?

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Next month it will be four years since the cross-party Youth Violence Commission recommended violence reduction units. Knife crime and serious violence have soared across the country. Does the Minister accept that severe cuts to police numbers mean young people and communities lack protection?

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The period of service for a police long service medal was changed from 22 to 20 years in 2010. Sadly, Guy Hewlett and others were excluded due to lack of retrospective awarding. Will the Home Secretary agree to review this unfairness?

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Following a stabbing at Strawberry Hill station, the Minister acknowledges that intelligence-led community policing is key. Despite this, police officers have been cut by a third since 2015 and there are regular abstractions from Twickenham into central London. When will my constituents see a visible policing presence again?

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Under new changes, the minimum income threshold for family visas will be raised over a year. Only 11 April 2024 has been given as a date so far. When can we expect further clarity and updates on future thresholds?

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With several young people tragically killed by knife crime, what is the Minister doing to work with the Department for Education to involve schools in fighting youth knife crime?

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During a recent night, a nurse helped a collapsed man with an hour-and-fifteen-minute wait for the first responder. Has the Minister assessed how much time is lost by police attending emergency services instead of NHS?

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Yew Lodge hotel continues to accommodate 230 male illegal migrants. How much longer will this blight be inflicted on constituents?

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The MP noted that the Met Police could use section 4A of the Public Order Act for threats and insulting behaviour with intent to cause harassment, alarm or distress; could reasonably fear a breach of the peace and arrest individuals obstructing a constable under the Police Act. He cited police discipline for neglect of duty.

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The MP requested the Department to look at this specific case so it can be resolved, citing systemic issues with long waits and cancellations without notice.

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The MP thanked her hon. Friend for closing the hotel and mentioned that it has improved relations with the villagers and bus service users.

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The MP asked for advice on how to recover the money and whether HSBC followed banking protocols in notifying the police.

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When will the Act be commenced and when will guidance to police forces on it be issued?

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Is Mr Neal a whistleblower? Is there any plan for publishing the 15 reports?

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Are there criminal offences that could be used for prosecutions? Will the Minister reiterate his calls for prosecution?

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Can I please have a meeting with an Immigration Minister as this issue remains unresolved?

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Thames Valley police have consistently set the pace on combating rural crime, and next year's budget includes provisions to effectively double our rural crime taskforce. Will the Policing Minister join me in congratulating Thames Valley police on all they are doing and, more importantly, ensure that the Home Office learns from their best practice so that it can be applied across the country?