PMQs

2026-06-24

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Q1 Partial Answer
Clive Jones Lib Dem
Wokingham
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The MP noted his concern for the national cancer plan's implementation and accountability. He referenced his private Member's Bill to ensure future Governments remain accountable.
I associate myself with the Prime Minister's remarks. His Government can be really proud of the national cancer plan. Cancer patients in Wokingham and across the country cannot afford for it not to be implemented or regularly updated. Will the Prime Minister leave a lasting legacy and support my private Member's Bill—the National Cancer Strategy Bill—to ensure that future Governments remain accountable for delivering the plan's targets and ambitions?
I acknowledge the hon. Gentleman's personal experience and pay tribute to his campaign. I am incredibly proud of the national cancer plan, which sets out how we are ending the postcode lottery through more cancer specialists, paying travel costs for children travelling for cancer care, and investing in technology to drive research into rare cancers. Thanks to our record investment in the NHS, we have the shortest waits for cancer diagnosis on record. In his constituency, waiting lists in his local care board are down by 40,000.
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Did not directly support or reject the National Cancer Strategy Bill
Acknowledging The Question But Focusing On Current Achievements
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Q2 Partial Answer
Lee Barron Lab
Corby and East Northamptonshire
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The MP highlighted Max Hall, a 14-year-old with a high-grade brain tumour. He asked about underfunding of brain tumour research and the lack of treatment options for children.
Max Hall is 14 years old. He should be worrying about school, football, friends and what he wants to be when he grows up. Instead, he is living with a high-grade brain tumour and there is no cure available to him. His parents, Jackie and Steven, want to know why children being diagnosed with brain tumours are still being told that there are no treatment options available. Why does brain tumour research remain so underfunded, when brain tumours kill more children than adults under 40 than any other cancer? Why are families like them left to search for hope themselves?
My thoughts—and, I am sure, the thoughts of the whole House—are with Max and his family in what must be the most awful of circumstances. Through our cancer trials accelerator programme, we will make it easier to launch innovative new clinical trials and find new treatment. For people like Max, that will make young people's cancer a research priority, make clinical trials more accessible and pay for his travel costs for care.
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Did not provide specific funding details or commitments to increase brain tumour research funding
Offered General Program Information
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Q3 Partial Answer
Kemi Badenoch Con
North West Essex
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The MP noted the resignation of the Defence Secretary, stating that the Prime Minister was unable to fund defence properly. She questioned what changed.
I associate the Opposition with the Prime Minister's remarks on the horrific train crash, the attacks in Edinburgh and, of course, Armed Forces Week. I want to start by congratulating the Prime Minister: he is the other party leader who won a by-election last week, although I think I am much happier with my new MP than he is with his. Two weeks ago, the Prime Minister told the House that the Government were funding defence and that everything was under control. The very next day, the Defence Secretary resigned, saying the Prime Minister was “unable” and the Treasury “unwilling” to fund the defence of our country. What changed?
The right hon. Lady references the by-election—I am very pleased with our new Member of Parliament. In Gorton and Denton, the Tories got 1.9% of the vote. I congratulate her because they got 2.2% of the vote in Makerfield, just edging past Count Binface. She says that they are winning everywhere. At that rate, it will take them 500 years to get back into power. Meanwhile, back on the Government Benches, we have delivered the biggest sustained boost to defence spending since the 1980s—£270 billion over this Parliament.
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Did not address why the Defence Secretary resigned or what changed about funding
Focused On By-Election Results
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Q4 Partial Answer
Kemi Badenoch Con
North West Essex
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The MP challenged the Prime Minister's claim about funding defence. She mentioned the high vote share in a recent by-election as evidence of the government's poor handling.
I think the Prime Minister forgot to mention that we got 50% of the vote in Aberdeen South. He says that he is funding defence; the truth is he would not be in this mess if his Chancellor had found money for the defence investment plan. The Prime Minister gave her the second most important job in Britain. She was the first female Chancellor. She lives next door to him, but would not even come out to stand by him during his resignation speech; she was too busy getting ready for a selfie with the new leader. Does the Prime Minister feel let down by his Chancellor?
This is the Chancellor who ended the austerity inflicted on our country for 14 long years. This is the Chancellor who got the economy growing. The Leader of the Opposition does not normally want to talk about the economy. That is because in the first quarter of this year, the UK had the fastest growing economy in the G7.
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Did not address whether he feels let down by his Chancellor or funding issues
Focused On Economic Performance
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Q5 Partial Answer
Kemi Badenoch Con
North West Essex
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The MP questioned the Prime Minister's resignation, criticizing his Chancellor for economic mismanagement. She mentioned the rise in unemployment under a Labour PM.
Labour Members are cheering so loudly, but if it is all going so fine, why is the Prime Minister resigning? The fact is the Chancellor did let him down. She is the one who snatched the winter fuel payment and who announced a disastrous Budget that killed economic growth. Because of her, a Labour Prime Minister is once again leaving office with unemployment higher than when he came in.
The Chancellor and I picked up our party six years ago from the worst defeat since 1935. We turned the party around and made it face the country, and we won a landslide general election, giving the Conservatives the biggest drubbing in their history.
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Did not address why the Prime Minister is resigning or economic impact
Focused On Party Achievements
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Q6 Partial Answer
Kemi Badenoch Con
North West Essex
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The Prime Minister is facing pressure to resign due to multiple issues including the performance of his ministers.
If it is all so fantastic, why is the Prime Minister resigning? It is very generous of him to stick by his Ministers, because they did not stick by him. He can say what he likes, but the people of Aberdeen gave their verdict—they voted Conservative against the Energy Secretary. Some Cabinet members are loyal and incompetent, as shown by a poll where 0% of teachers think that the Education Secretary is doing a good job.
The Education Secretary grew up in poverty and knows exactly what it means. She was once reluctant to tell her story, but I know it is an incredible story of social mobility and success. She knows that education is vital for poor children, which drives every single priority and value she has.
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The Prime Minister's resignation and incompetence
Changing The Subject To Praise The Education Secretary
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Q7 Partial Answer
Kemi Badenoch Con
North West Essex
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The Prime Minister is facing a significant loss of support from his own party members.
The right hon. and learned Gentleman is the one who is resigning because of his MPs. The Prime Minister has been let down by an Energy Secretary who is killing industry, let down by a Chancellor who is killing jobs, and let down by Back-Benchers who do not understand that government is about tough choices. He U-turned again and again to appease them.
Thank you Mr Speaker. I was trying to do all this with as much good grace as I could, but I shall certainly miss these exchanges. We inflicted the biggest loss on the Tories in their history and turned it around.
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Feelings of betrayal by MPs
Changing Subject To Labour'S Victory
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Q8 Partial Answer
Kemi Badenoch Con
North West Essex
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The Prime Minister is under pressure for his U-turns, which have led to issues with various policies.
The right hon. and learned Gentleman is the one who is resigning because of his MPs. The Prime Minister has made many mistakes but also been let down by an Energy Secretary who is killing industry, a Chancellor who is killing jobs, and Back-Benchers who do not understand that government is about tough choices.
Two years ago, I walked into No. 10 and found a broken economy, broken public services and broken trust in politics. Because of our decisions—the country is moving in the right direction: a stronger and fairer Britain.
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Mistakes made by the Prime Minister
Changing Subject To Labour'S Achievements
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Q9 Direct Answer
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There have been recent attacks on Jewish charities, synagogues, and individuals in north-west London.
The Hendon constituency is proud to sit at the heart of the UK's largest Jewish community. In recent months, we have seen Jewish charities firebombed, synagogues attacked, and Jewish people stabbed in the street. Can the Government tell what they are doing not only to protect the Jewish community but also ensure they can live full and proud Jewish lives, free from fear?
Antisemitism is a poison. In government, we are acting to drive it out of society: new powers to ban repeated protests, plans to root antisemitism out of schools, universities, and the health service, proscription-like powers to clamp down on malign state activity that incites hatred and violence.
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Q10 Partial Answer
Edward Davey Lib Dem
Kingston and Surbiton
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A review of Nottingham's maternity services highlighted the need to implement Donna Ockenden's recommendations without delay. The Prime Minister previously acknowledged difficulties in relationships.
I associate myself and my party with the Prime Minister's remarks about the horrifying train crash in Bedford and the appalling attacks near a mosque in Edinburgh. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families. May I mention today's review of Nottingham's maternity services, which is truly shocking? I hope that the Government will rise to the moment and implement Donna Ockenden's recommendations in full, without delay. We all know how hard it is when relationships break down with close friends and allies, and when even our next door neighbour barely speaks to us some of the time, so have the Prime Minister's experiences opened his eyes to the need to rebuild Britain's relationship with our European friends and allies? Will he advise the right hon. Member for Makerfield (Andy Burnham) to put his EU red lines in the past and to adopt our plan for a new growth and defence partnership?
I am very proud of the fact that we have reset our relationship with the EU and we are bringing it closer. That is in the best interests of our country and I know that the right hon. Gentleman understands that.
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The Prime Minister did not address the specific ask about advising Andy Burnham to remove EU red lines and support the plan for a new growth and defence partnership.
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Q11 Partial Answer
Edward Davey Lib Dem
Kingston and Surbiton
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The UK is experiencing a dangerous heatwave with schools closed, travel chaos, lives at risk, and massive costs to the economy and society. The Met Office warns that future summers will regularly break 40°C.
As we swelter through this dangerous heatwave, we see the damage caused by extreme weather and climate change—schools closed, travel chaos, lives at risk, and massive costs to our economy and society. With the Met Office already warning that future summers will regularly break 40°C and bring even greater human and financial costs, is the Prime Minister alarmed that some parties in this House still follow Donald Trump with policies to send temperatures soaring even higher? Will the Prime Minister warn his successor not to listen to Conservative and Reform voices and instead to back our plans to cut bills and tackle climate change?
I thank the right hon. Gentleman for raising climate change, because it is one of the most significant challenges of our time, and the weather today reminds us just how important it is. It used to be common ground across this House that climate change was the generational challenge and that the UK should be a leader on it globally.
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The Prime Minister did not directly answer whether he will warn his successor about Conservative and Reform policies or support Labour's plan to cut bills and tackle climate change.
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Q12 Partial Answer
Fleur Anderson Lab
Putney
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The UK is experiencing the hottest June day ever on record. Extreme heat and flooding are becoming more normal, affecting homes, workplaces, and farming.
This morning, a mature street tree fell on my house. No one was hurt, but it is another reminder of the results of this extreme heat that we face. Today is the hottest June day ever on record. Extreme heat and flooding are becoming more normal, and the Government need to stay ahead of that in respect of our homes, our workplaces and our farming. As the chair of the all-party parliamentary group for the environment, I am conducting an inquiry into Government preparedness. Will the Prime Minister tell the country what actions he is taking to step up our resilience?
It is clear that severe heatwaves are evidence that climate change is impacting our country. We have been working to co-ordinate the response, and I urge people to follow the guidance from the UK Health Security Agency. We are making our country more resilient for the future by modernising building regulations so that homes are cooler and better ventilated.
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The Prime Minister did not provide specific actions or commitments in response to extreme weather resilience, focusing instead on general measures.
Hedges
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Q13 Partial Answer
Liz Saville-Roberts PC
Dwyfor Meirionnydd
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The Prime Minister's premiership is nearing its end, coming close to the end of Labour's 100-year dominance in Wales.
Diolch yn fawro, Lefarydd. The end of the Prime Minister's premiership comes close on the heels of the end of Labour's 100-year dominance in Wales. People simply did not feel that his party stood up for them, and it is irrefutable that that too is part of the Prime Minister's legacy. I believe there is a tradition of leaving notes on desks for successors. Will the Prime Minister leave a useful note to the incoming Prime Minister, saying that respect and understanding go a very long way and that democratic choices, including those of devolution, cannot be dismissed?
I shall leave a note saying that what we delivered for Wales in these two years was the largest ever devolution settlement; the UK's first small nuclear reactor, in Anglesey; investing £14 billion in Welsh rail; and a pay rise for 170,000 workers across Wales. I will end the note by saying, “We are lifting 70,000 Welsh children out of poverty—Keir Starmer”.
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The Prime Minister did not address leaving a specific note on respect and understanding towards democratic choices including devolution for the next Prime Minister.
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Q14 Direct Answer
Paula Barker Lab
Liverpool Wavertree
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Jake McGregor-How, a 16-year-old with Friedreich's ataxia, has been diagnosed with a cruel and swift-acting disease. The condition is not classed as an ultra-rare disease, yet it is rare enough that any drug to treat it will struggle to meet NICE's cost-effectiveness criteria.
My constituent Jake McGregor-How, a 16-year-old with everything to live for, has been diagnosed with Friedreich's ataxia—a rare neurodegenerative condition that is cruel and swift-acting. The average life expectancy of people diagnosed with it is just 37. Despite the NHS's founding principle that care should be based on clinical need, not ability to pay, Jake's father is crowdfunding to pay for treatment in Germany with a new drug, omaveloxolone, which has received clinical approval here but is not available through the NHS. Assessment by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence has stalled. The condition is not classed as an ultra-rare disease, yet it is rare enough that any drug to treat it will struggle to meet NICE's cost-effectiveness criteria. The family constantly have to raise enough money to pay for each round of treatment. Shockingly, Jake has recently undertaken a personal independence payment assessment and been turned down for much-needed support. Families should never have to crowdfund for treatment abroad for a life-threatening disease. Will the Prime Minister arrange for me and other colleagues who have constituents with this cruel condition to meet the Health Secretary to discuss a way forward?
May I start by sending my best wishes to Jake and his family? The change we have made to the way that NICE evaluates medicines is already increasing access to innovative new medicines. I will make sure that my hon. Friend gets the chance to meet a Health Minister to discuss Jake's case and the related issues.
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Q15 Partial Answer
Desmond Swayne Con
New Forest West
I hope there is still time in which the Prime Minister will be able to enlighten his party as to the moral of the cautionary tale of Jim, who ran away from his nurse, and was eaten by a lion.
I thank the right hon. Gentleman—he is always most generous. I will never forget when, just a few years ago, I went on holiday in his constituency with my family. I was in the kitchen of the place we were renting when somebody leant through the open door—it was the right hon. Gentleman with a bottle of champagne saying, “Welcome to the New Forest.” He then took time to speak to my family, including my wife's elderly father and my children. I thank him for his generosity.
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The moral lesson about Jim running away from his nurse was not addressed
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Q16 Partial Answer
Paulette Hamilton Lab
Birmingham Erdington
I thank the Prime Minister for his leadership. One of the concerns I hear most often from my constituents across Erdington, Kingstanding, Castle Vale and south Oscott is about the rapid growth of exempt accommodation. In my constituency and across Birmingham, properties refused house in multiple occupation licences are opening anyway as exempt accommodation, with very little scrutiny. This undermines local communities and decision makers, so will the Prime Minister confirm when new legislation will be brought forward and whether it will close the loopholes? Will that legislation and its regulations be applied retrospectively, so that communities such as mine are protected?
Everyone deserves a safe place to call home. The Housing Secretary has the power to introduce locally led licensing, and will consult on those regulations in the summer. Under our proposals, national standards for supported housing will be enforced by local authorities. I am proud of the action we have taken to back renters—abolishing section 21 evictions, expanding the decent homes standard, and extending Awaab's law to cover the private rental market.
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The specific ask about new legislation and retrospective application was not addressed
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Q17 Partial Answer
Jack Rankin Con
Windsor
The first duty of His Majesty's Government, and indeed the Prime Minister's first duty, is the defence of the realm. The Prime Minister is not responsible for the worsening geopolitical situation, but he is responsible for this country's reaction to it. It is imperative that at the Ankara NATO summit early next month, we can outline to our allies how we will meet that situation. There were reports yesterday that the Prime Minister was being pushed to delay the defence investment plan again by the outriders of the new right hon. Member for Makerfield (Andy Burnham). Will he confirm to this House that he will push ahead with its publication and that it is fully funded to the level the Chief of the Defence Staff said is required—not to the level his former Defence Secretary, the right hon. Member for Rawmarsh and Conisbrough (John Healey), resigned over—and in doing so, fulfil his first duty to defend the realm?
That is a first duty that the last Government spectacularly failed at, because they hollowed out our armed forces. We have already delivered the biggest sustained boost in defence spending since the '80s—that is £270 billion over this Parliament—and we will increase that with the defence investment plan, which will be published before the NATO summit.
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The specific ask about fulfilling his duty to defend the realm was not directly addressed
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Q18 Direct Answer
Rachel Hopkins Lab
Luton South and South Bedfordshire
Following last Friday's train collision south of Bedford, the emergency response from Bedfordshire police, the British Transport police, Bedfordshire fire and rescue service, the East of England ambulance service, Magpas air ambulance and other counties' air ambulances, our local NHS hospitals, and of course railway staff was swift, professional and compassionate in supporting those who were impacted, especially in such distressing circumstances. This was public service at its best. Will the Prime Minister join me in thanking all those involved for their outstanding work in the aftermath of this tragic incident?
The thoughts of the whole House are with the family of the driver who lost his life and those who were injured, some of them extremely seriously. On Saturday, I spoke to the CEO of the East of England ambulance service to thank his team for their professionalism in responding. We talked through the nature and the scale of the challenge that they faced in relation to that crash. They were outstanding in the most difficult of circumstances. When I called him on Saturday morning, he assured me that they were all back at work and back on duty dealing with whatever else might happen that weekend, having delivered those who needed to be delivered to the hospitals. I found that humbling. It is a real tribute to those who responded, as they always do, including, I must say, the local community in this case. I also want to thank the brilliant NHS staff, who are still caring for those who were seriously injured.
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Q19 Partial Answer
Shockat Adam Ind
Leicester South
My children, like millions of others, are kicking every ball of England's world cup campaign, but as a parent I am really concerned about their security in this country, along with other Muslim parents. Let me explain why. When a Sikh lady was raped in Walsall, the perpetrator repeatedly called her an effing Muslim bitch. There was no condemnation by a Minister at the Dispatch Box and no outcry from Members in this Chamber who openly call out these matters when the perpetrators are of a different colour. When we had the Unite the Kingdom march calling openly for the expulsion of Muslims in this country, there was no ministerial statement condemning such statements. This weekend, five members of the Muslim community were stabbed on the streets of Edinburgh. There was no ministerial statement of condemnation, no Cobra meeting and no solidarity. What does this silence say to my children as they wait with bated breath for Harry Kane to bring it home?
I want the hon. Member's children to feel safe in this country, and I will do everything to make sure that they are. We will all fight anti-Muslim hatred with everything that we have got. An attack on one is an attack on all of us. That is what I said at the top of PMQs, and I hope he heard it.
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The specific ask about condemning hate crimes and ensuring protection was not fully addressed
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Q20 Partial Answer
Ian Lavery Lab
Blyth and Ashington
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The Coal Industry Social Welfare Organisation has accumulated £30 million in the bank despite failing to support miners' welfare, sporting facilities, and community infrastructure.
The hon. Member noted CISWO's accumulation of £30 million while miners' welfare, sports facilities, and community infrastructure have been neglected. He asked if the charity should face a Charity Commission inquiry and serious reform.
The hon. Friend raised an important issue, noting Members' concerns about the organisation's practices. The Charity Commission has opened a compliance case.
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Did not address reform of policies or finances beyond mentioning the Charity Commission inquiry
Under Review
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Q21 Partial Answer
Martin Wrigley Lib Dem
Newton Abbot
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US tech companies have profited from harmful content, leading to calls for stricter regulations like reclassifying them as publishers.
The hon. Member expressed satisfaction that the Met police implemented a stolen handset blacklist following advice, reducing mobile thefts by nearly half. He urged the Prime Minister to reclassify social media companies from platforms to publishers and hold them responsible for harmful content.
The Government have taken action, including a ban on under-16s using social media, strengthening the Online Safety Act 2023, and addressing chatbot loopholes.
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Did not explicitly agree or disagree with reclassifying social media companies as publishers
Under Review
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Q22 Direct Answer
Alex Baker Lab
Aldershot
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Elderly Gurkha veterans were assaulted near a war memorial and told to go home, raising issues about their treatment in the UK.
In Aldershot, National Armed Forces Day celebrations are returning this week. The hon. Member condemned an assault on elderly Gurkha veterans and asked if the PM would condemn it and address long-standing pension issues for Gurkhas.
The hon. Friend is a champion of armed forces, condemning racial attacks on veterans. The Government have met with veterans and Nepal for discussions on Gurkha pensions.
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Q23 Partial Answer
John Lamont Con
Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
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Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell was convicted for embezzlement, raising public concerns about governance. The Scottish Government refuses to establish an inquiry.
The hon. Member wished Scotland well in their match and raised concerns over the refusal of a UK inquiry into the SNP's governance issues despite clear public concern.
The hon. Member is correct in pointing out serious questions for the SNP to answer, but they refuse transparency and accountability, calling it a wrong approach.
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Did not commit to setting up an inquiry with powers needed
Under Review
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Q24 Direct Answer
Becky Gittins Lab
Clwyd East
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A fundraiser for Welsh Women's Aid was organised in Llangollen, raising awareness about violence against women and girls.
The hon. Member participated in a Welsh Women's Aid fundraiser event 'Wuthering Heights Day' to raise awareness of violence against women and girls, asking the Prime Minister to recognise Moira Gleed's efforts.
The hon. Friend was recognised for her dedicated work raising awareness of violence against women and girls, with tributes to Moira Gleed.
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Q25 Partial Answer
Richard Foord Lib Dem
Honiton and Sidmouth
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Tony Blair suggested he was most popular but least capable at the beginning of his premiership, offering advice to his successor.
The hon. Member asked for advice from the Prime Minister on how to succeed in office without inflicting austerity.
Avoid inflicting austerity and don't wear a wetsuit, considering the hon. Member is from the Liberal Democrats.
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Did not provide substantive advice beyond a joke
Joke
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Q26 Direct Answer
Tulip Siddiq Lab
Hampstead and Highgate
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Monday was Windrush Day, commemorating the contributions of Caribbean migrants to British society. The community faced significant injustices despite their positive impact.
As you will be aware, Mr Speaker, Monday was Windrush Day, founded by Patrick Vernon to celebrate the contribution of migrants to our community. Will the Prime Minister outline exactly what this Government are doing to recognise and serve the Windrush generation, who did so much to play a vital role in our country's history?
I join my hon. Friend in marking Windrush Day and thank her for raising it, because it gives me the opportunity to thank a community who made an extraordinary contribution to our country, and to remember the injustice that they faced. I am proud that we have overhauled the compensation scheme to deliver faster access to compensation and justice, providing £1.5 million for organisations supporting claimants, and we have appointed the first ever Windrush commissioner to rebuild trust and deliver justice.
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Q27 Partial Answer
Wendy Morton Con
Aldridge-Brownhills
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The Prime Minister has faced criticism for several major decisions, including issues with winter fuel payments and surrendering Chagos Islands. There are concerns about Labour's grey-belt policy affecting local communities.
From slashing winter fuel payments to surrendering the Chagos Islands, this Prime Minister has got every major decision wrong. It is no wonder that even his own MPs are now looking elsewhere for the answers. As this may be one of his final appearances at the Dispatch Box, will he make one final U-turn? Will he scrap Labour's disastrous grey-belt policy and help protect the precious green-belt spaces and green areas across Aldridge-Brownhills? If not, his legacy will be that he was the Prime Minister who destroyed so many of our local communities.
I do like the right hon. Lady. When she talks about destroying legacies, I remember that she was the Chief Whip to Liz Truss. I am very proud that we are building the houses that we need so that everyone has a base camp for their opportunity and aspiration—something the last Government failed on and we are succeeding on.
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scrapping Labour's grey-belt policy
Changing Subject To Past Government'S Failures
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Q28 Direct Answer
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Gareth Southgate's documentary highlighted the struggles faced by young men in Britain. The work of Dan Gaze, a youth worker from Hitchin, was showcased as an example of positive influence.
Gareth Southgate's documentary last month spotlighted some of the heartbreaking ways that we are failing too many young men growing up in Britain today, but it was heartening to see the inspiring work that Hitchin youth worker Dan Gaze was able to carry out with young men in my community who had found themselves in hard times. Both Dan and the boys at Hitchin boys' school who were interviewed as part of the documentary were an absolute credit to my town, but how can we make sure that we are encouraging more men into teaching and youth work roles, so that every young man growing up in Britain today can benefit from positive role models across their community?
I join my hon. Friend in paying tribute to inspiring community members like Dan, who truly represent the best of Britain. Having an inspiring role model is vital for young men. That is why we are investing £500 million in our national youth strategy, which includes launching 50 new Young Futures hubs, creating more mentoring and youth worker opportunities.
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