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At Harrow Crown Court, I saw first-hand that trials are being delayed due to a shortage of defence lawyers.

I wear the Poppy and Marigold to honour all who made the ultimate sacrifice across the UK and Commonwealth.

Chatbots have been linked to cases of self-harm and even suicide among young people.

Data centres, and much-needed housing can’t move forward because the National Grid can’t supply enough power.

Hamas have only returned 15 of the 28 deceased hostages, breaking a key element in this ceasefire treaty.

Today, I called on the Government to crack down on the misuse of fireworks outside permitted hours.

I led a debate on homelessness, one of the great injustices in our society.

Yesterday, I raised my concerns on the child sexual abuse inquiry, as a third abuse victim has now quit the survivor panel.

It is ironic that last week Premier League players took the knee to stand against racism.

The Govt's story on why the trial of two men accused of spying on Parliament for China collapse changes every day.

The rise in antisemitism and the hate marches across the country have left many in the Jewish community feeling unsafe.

In the wake of the horrific Manchester terror attack, it is unacceptable that synagogues were left without police protection because of yet another hate march in London.

In just 3 years, Conservatives have taken thee London Borough of Harrow Council from close to bankruptcy to leading the way in roads, parks, and public services.

Bob Blackman met Keith and Aviva Siegel, both of whom were hostages and also families of hostages who all pleaded with all of us to get the hostages released.

Bob asked what action the Govt is taking to bring Iran back to the negotiating table, following their withdrawal from nuclear inspections.

Bob Blackman asked the Leader of the House, Lucy Powell MP about the response from Transport for London to Bob's request to reassess and redefine the 'step-free' access for Stanmore station.

Bob pressed the Govt for answers on the UK-France nuclear deal.

Bob Blackman asked Stephen Doughty MP, Minister of State about the operational autonomy and details in the Chagos Island deal.

Bob Blackman asked the Foreign Secretary, David Lammy MP, about the need to proscribe the IRGC after news the Home Secretary will be proscribing Palestine Action.

Bob Blackman asked the Health Secretary, Wes Streeting MP, about banning nicotine pouches as part of the Tobacco and Vapes Bill.

Bob Blackman asked Catherine McKinnell MP, Minister of State (Education) about the challenges schools are facing having visited and listened to schools across Harrow.

Bob Blackman asked the Home Secretary, Yvette Cooper about the need for witnesses to be called under oath following Labour's u-turn over calling a new National Inquiry into Grooming Gangs.

Bob Blackman asked the Foreign Secretary, David Lammy MP, about the situation with Israel and Iran.

Bob Blackman asked what works were ongoing to ensure families of those on the Air India plane that crashed in Ahmedabad are contacted and given peace of mind about if their relatives were on board.

Bob Blackman asked the Foreign Secretary, David Lammy MP, about checks in Gibraltar following the announcement of a deal between Spain and Gibraltar in recent days.

Bob Blackman asked the Leader of the House, Lucy Powell MP, about attacks on Hindu teenagers in Harrow.

Bob Blackman asked the Leader of the House about the tragic news of an AirIndia crash into a residential area in Ahmedabad this morning, carrying 242 passengers.

Bob raised his Private Member's Bill, the Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Act 2023, and asked the Govt when we can expect to see the regulations put in place to protect vulnerable tenants from rogue landlords. He also urged…

Bob raised concerns that emergency aid destined for Gaza is being intercepted and stolen by Hamas terrorists. He asked the Government what action is being taken to ensure that the vital humanitarian support actually reaches those who…

Following the horrific terror attack in Pahalgam, India launched Operation Sindoor: precision air-strikes on 9 terrorist bases. As peace talks continue, Bob asked what steps the Foreign Secretary is taking to ensure the terrorist bases are…