Issues - Hilary Benn - Member of Parliament for Leeds Central

Gaza and Israel – Statement from Hilary Benn

Page updated 4th December 2023 Many constituents have contacted me about the terrible events in Gaza and Israel, including the votes in the House of Commons on the 15th of November. I voted for the Labour amendment to the King’s Speech which said: “…this House wishes to see an end…

Gaza Ceasefire vote

Page updated 23rd November I have been contacted by many constituents about the terrible events in Gaza and Israel, and in particular, about the votes in the House of Commons on the 15th November. I voted for the Labour amendment to the King’s Speech which said: “…this House wishes to…

The State Pension and the Tax System

Lots of constituents have contacted me about the State Pension and the tax system. In response to a recent petition on this issue, the Government has stated that it has no plans to make the State Pension tax-free. Ministers argue that it has been a longstanding policy, under successive administrations,…

The Equality Act

Many constituents have contacted me regarding the Equality Act. The first thing I want to say is that on all issues of equality we should be trying to bring people together and treat everyone with respect. I deplore the fact that public debate on this issue has become so divisive.…

Illegal Migration Bill

Lots of constituents have contacted me about the Government’s Illegal Migration Bill. On Tuesday (11 July 2023), the House of Commons considered the House of Lords’ amendments to the Illegal Migration Bill. I commend the work of the Lords who sought to improve this Bill. In my opinion, many of…

Labour’s Plans for the NHS

Keir Starmer has just announced a radical set of plans for the NHS under a future Labour Government. We all know that there are long waits to see a GP, ambulances can’t get to people in time to save lives, dangerously long queues in A&E and over 7 million on…

Public Order Bill, Protest and Police Action

I was very concerned to hear about the arrest of the six members of Republic on Coronation Day, and especially because they had been in contact with the police previously to share their plans for the day. As you may be aware, the police have now apologised to the six…

Watch Hilary’s question to the Minister for Crime and Policing on the need to ban machetes

Watch Hilary’s question to the Rt Hon Chris Philp MP – the Minister of State for Crime, Policing and Fire – on the need to ban the sale of machetes and zombie knives as quickly as possible.

Recent events at the Al-Aqsa Mosque

Many constituents have contacted me about recent events at the Al-Aqsa Mosque. I was shocked to see the escalation of violence in 2021, 2022 and again recently. The force used against worshippers gathered at the Al-Aqsa Mosque is unacceptable. It is essential that the sacred sites of all faiths are…

Watch Hilary’s question to Michael Gove about cladding

Following the public meeting we had last Saturday – thanks to everyone who attended – Michael Gove has agreed to come to Leeds to meet leaseholders who are still waiting for their homes to be made safe. We look forward to it.

The Illegal Migration Bill

Many constituents have contacted me about the Illegal Migration Bill. I am strongly opposed to this Bill. It is unjustifiable and unworkable, and I voted against it at 2nd Reading on 13 March 2023. I recently returned from Brussels having crossed the Channel on the Eurostar and there in the…

Why I voted against the Government’s Illegal Migration Bill

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