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Content relating to religion and belief - the Church of England's constitutional and parliamentary role, other faiths, interfaith matters, and religious freedom.

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2026-06-24 Tulip Siddiq
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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 Gover...

Answered by: Keir Starmer

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2026-06-10 Melanie Ward
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Happy birthday to you, Mr Speaker. The existence of Israeli settlements and settler violence against Palestinians is a major impediment to peace. I have uncovered 32 British charities funnelling money...

Answered by: Keir Starmer

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2026-03-18 Kemi Badenoch
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There is still a lot to ask about the Mandelson files. The Prime Minister knew that Mandelson had kept up a relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. The documents released also show that he had been warned ...

Answered by: Keir Starmer

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2026-03-04 Katie Lam
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Will the Prime Minister assure us that if enough people call for change through groominggangjustice.uk, the final terms of reference will reflect concerns about race, religion, and the need to investi...

Answered by: Keir Starmer

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2024-12-11 Phil Brickell
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Places of worship are vitally important not just for practising one's faith, but for local heritage. The Government's listed places of worship grant scheme currently provides much-needed tax relief fo...

Answered by: Keir Starmer

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2024-11-20 Edward Leigh
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Today is Red Wednesday, when we remember all those worldwide who are persecuted for their belief. A recent report by Aid to the Church in Need shows that in the countries surveyed the persecution of m...

Answered by: Angela Rayner

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2024-11-13 Afzal Khan
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I welcome the Prime Minister's recognition of Islamophobia Awareness Month, and his commitment to supporting Muslim communities. The definition of Islamophobia from the all-party parliamentary group o...

Answered by: Keir Starmer

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2024-10-30 Rishi Sunak
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Will the Prime Minister join me in applauding the kindness, decency and tolerance that have always been the British way?...

Answered by: Keir Starmer

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2024-09-11 Kirith Entwistle
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May I pass on the heartfelt thanks of the Bolton Council of Mosques, which greatly appreciated the dedication and leadership that the Prime Minister showed during the riots over the summer? Does my ri...

Answered by: Keir Starmer

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2024-03-13 Keir Starmer
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The difference is that the Prime Minister is scared of his party; I have changed my party. The problem is that the PM is describing a Labour party that no longer exists; I am describing a man who is b...

Answered by: Rishi Sunak

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2026-07-13 Jerome Mayhew
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If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities. The incident involved over 10,000 Muslims and the arrests of twelve individuals....

Answered by: Shabana Mahmood

Conversion Practices Ban

2026-06-24 Jim Shannon (Strangford) (DUP)
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What protection has the Minister put in place for those who actively and honestly seek help and prayerful support, and who are seeking guidance in churches and through Christian and faith-based groups...

Answered by: Olivia Bailey

Conversion Practices Ban

2026-06-24 Julie Minns (Carlisle) (Labour)
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What protection has the Minister put in place for those who actively and honestly seek help and prayerful support, and who are seeking guidance in churches and through Christian and faith-based groups...

Answered by: Olivia Bailey

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2026-06-24 Claire Coutinho (East Surrey) (Conservative)
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The Government's Islamophobia definition is already being weaponised to shut down free speech, just as I warned it would. South Wales police tried to use it to effectively criminalise people for criti...

Answered by: Bridget Phillipson

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2026-06-22 Steve Yemm (Mansfield) (Labour)
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I recently joined a class of year 5 pupils from St Peter's school in my constituency on a visit to the National Holocaust Museum in Laxton. I saw at first hand that places such as that are vital to en...

Answered by: Georgia Gould

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2026-06-08 Suella Braverman (Fareham and Waterlooville) (Conservative)
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Earlier this year, the race and faith network at Greater Manchester fire and rescue service wrote to its firefighters targeting anyone who might be representing Reform UK at the local elections in wha...

Answered by: Dan Jarvis

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2026-06-08 Janet Daby (Lewisham East) (Labour)
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Will the Minister reconsider the deletion of the faith liaison officer post to prevent extremism and promote community cohesion?...

Answered by: Sarah Jones

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2026-06-08 Chris Philp (Croydon South) (Conservative)
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The Home Secretary still gives no clear answer. We have repeatedly raised serious concerns with the Government's Islamophobia definition. South Wales police has now instructed staff to record anything...

Answered by: Shabana Mahmood

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2026-04-29 Claire Coutinho (East Surrey) (Conservative)
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Will she condemn this group and the sectarian role it plays in British politics when endorsing parties like Green Party and Plaid Cymru?...

Answered by: Bridget Phillipson

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2026-04-21 Carla Lockhart (Upper Bann) (DUP)
Partial Answer

In the UK, we pride ourselves on allowing people to practise their religion freely. Can the Minister update the House on what he is doing with any new regime in Iran to protect the rights of Christian...

Answered by: Hamish Falconer

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