Issues - Hilary Benn - Labour MP for Leeds South

Hilary’s Article for South Leeds Life – November 2022

I can’t quite let this column pass without making some reference to the recent goings-on at Westminster and 10 Downing Street. I have been involved in politics for over 40 years and I have never known a time like it. We have had three different Prime Ministers in the space…

Why We Need a General Election Now

Many people have contacted me in the last few days calling for a general election. Our country faces a crisis. Many people in Leeds are struggling with bills and mortgages, and are desperately worried about what lies ahead. At moments like this we really need competent leadership which has a…

Why is the Prime Minister still in office when she is no longer in power?

I asked the Leader of the House why the Prime Minister is still in office when it is clear that she is no longer in power.

Hilary’s Response to the Government’s Threat to Nature

Many constituents have recently contacted me about threats to the environment. As a former DEFRA Secretary of State, I know why protecting biodiversity, halting the decline of nature and restoring habitats and wildlife must be a priority alongside a COP15 summit that delivers for the planet’s wildlife as well as…

The Death of Queen Elizabeth II

This is the speech that Hilary made in the House of Commons on 9th September as part of the Parliamentary tributes to Queen Elizabeth II: “I rise to speak on behalf of my constituents in Leeds Central, as we mourn the Queen’s passing, offer our heartfelt condolences to His Majesty…

Tackling the menace of machetes on our streets

Given the spate of terrible attacks we have seen in Leeds, I asked the Home Office Minister recently why on earth machetes can still legally be bought by anyone over the age of 18?

Hilary’s Speech on the COP15 and Biodiversity Debate

Watch Hilary’s speech on why we must act at the forthcoming COP15 to value nature and restore it.

Hilary Benn’s question to Sajid Javid about Leeds Children’s Hospital

Watch Hilary Benn’s question to Sajid Javid about Leeds Children’s Hospital.

Hilary’s speech on cladding and building safety and the growing housing crisis in Leeds

Watch Hilary’s speech on cladding and building safety and the growing housing crisis in Leeds.

Hilary Benn’s speech during the Queens Speech Debate

Watch Hilary Benn’s speech in the House of Commons during the Queens Speech Debate.

Statement on Conversion Therapy

Many constituents have been contacting me about conversion therapy. I completely agree that LGBT+ conversion therapies – which are exploitative and damaging – should be banned as a matter of urgency, including for trans people. As you are no doubt aware, last October the Government published its long-awaited consultation on…

Hilary’s Question to the Boris Johnson about rising energy prices

I asked Boris Johnson at Prime Minister’s Questions what he is going to do to stop people disconnecting themselves because they have prepayment meters for their gas and electricity and simply can’t afford to keep them topped up because of rising energy prices. I’m afraid he didn’t really answer the…

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