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Hilary Benn (Leeds Central) (Lab): May I begin by joining my hon. Friend the Member for Garston and Halewood (Maria Eagle) and the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government in sending good wishes to the right hon. Member for North Shropshire (Mr Paterson) for a speedy...
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I much enjoyed my Q&A session with students at Leeds University last Friday. Among other things, we debated state surveillance, student safety at night, bad landlords and the fundamental question of why students should vote. (Photo courtesy of Leo Garbutt). I wrote in last week’s blog...
more...The week has been dominated by the terrible flooding that is affecting parts of the country. I know from dealing with the 2007 floods just how awful it is. Your home is full of dirty water, your possessions are ruined, and you may have to leave...
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It has been a very busy week and a bit. But let's start with the big news - the Hunslet Hawks' memorable victory over the Leeds Rhinos in the Lazenby Cup. It was great to have been there to see such a committed performance by the team...
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Last Friday I visited the South Leeds foodbank at the Belle Isle Family Centre to hear about the vital work that Linda Jackson and the team of volunteers are doing. They have seen a huge increase in demand - over half those they are helping to feed...
more...Happy New Year! Last week was a busy one in the House of Commons with a debate on housing which I led for the Labour opposition (you can read my speech here). We also had a debate on betting shops and fixed odds betting terminals (FOBTs)....
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more..."It's really good that Hilary Benn MP's office follows up on constituents' enquiries." Ms B. "Hilary Benn is widely-respected as one of the most honest and...
more...Today Labour unveils its candidates to fight the 2014 European Elections Harriet Harman MP, Deputy Leader of the
Douglas Alexander MP, Labour’s Shadow Foreign Secretary, responding to President al-Assad’s assurances that Syria’s chemical weapons will be placed under
Chuka Umunna MP, Labour’s Shadow Business Secretary, commenting on the Government’s announcement of an Initial Public Offering to the London