In Parliament: Urgent Question on Palestine Action

08 September 2025

I asked the Minister for Security Dan Jarvis MP to consider the motivations behind peaceful protesters who oppose the proscription of Palestine Action and requested guidance on how the public can legally and legitimately protest against the proscription of the organisation.

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In Parliament: The qualifying period for indefinite leave to remain

08 September 2025

During this Westminster Hall debate on the qualifying period for Indefinite Leave to Remain, I urged the Minister to acknowledge the widespread concern and uncertainty caused by the proposed changes to the BNO visa pathway. With cross-party consensus in the room about the importance of the scheme and the anxiety the consultation has created, I asked the Minister to put on record that he recognises this uncertainty and will keep it front of mind as policy is developed.

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In Parliament: Business Questions—Planning Policy

04 September 2025

In Business Questions, I raised serious concerns about the way current national planning policy is undermining local democracy and failing our communities. In towns like Buntingford and Royston, developers are imposing inappropriate bolt-on estates that do nothing to meet the urgent need for genuinely affordable housing. This approach is not only damaging our towns—it’s eroding public trust in the Government’s housebuilding ambitions. I called for a debate on Government time to ensure that the presumption in favour of sustainable development actually delivers for local communities.

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