Issues - Hilary Benn - Member of Parliament for Leeds Central

Advice and Information on help for Afghan citizens at risk from the Taliban

Many constituents have contacted me about their family members and loved ones in Afghanistan. I know that this is a terribly worrying time, given all of the uncertainty and fear about what will happen now that the Taliban are in control of the country. The UK evacuated around 15,000 people…

The Crisis in Afghanistan

Page updated 1st September 2021 I have been contacted by many constituents who are concerned about events in Afghanistan. The situation is desperate. I’ve been contacted – as have many MPs – by lots of constituents who are desperately worried about family members in Afghanistan but don’t know what to…

Watch Hilary’s speech in the debate on International Aid – 13th July 2021

Hilary at the Leeds Cladding Protest

Watch Hilary speaking from the Leeds Cladding Protest about the campaign.

NHS Medical Records Opt Out

Lots of constituents contacted me about the sharing of medical data. The Government had made an announcement about this but following concerns expressed about the lack of public awareness, including about the ability to opt out, it was announced that the process would be delayed for two months until 1st…

Managed Approach comes to an end

I welcome the news that the current Managed Approach will formally come to an end. It’s a decision that draws on the views of local residents and on the Independent Review, and it recognises that the scheme has not operated in its previous form since the start of the pandemic.…

Watch Hilary’s speech in the debate on cuts to Foreign Aid

Watch Hilary’s opening remarks in the recent debate on cuts to Foreign Aid.

Al-Aqsa, East Jerusalem and Sheikh Jarrah

The terrible events in East Jerusalem and Gaza, including the deaths of children as a result of Israeli airstrikes and Hamas rockets, have shocked us all and a large number of constituents have been in touch with me in recent days to express their anger and concern. The United Nations…

Al-Aqsa, East Jerusalem and Sheikh Jarrah

The terrible events in East Jerusalem and Gaza, including the deaths of children as a result of Israeli airstrikes and Hamas rockets, have shocked us all and a large number of constituents have been in touch with me in recent days to express their anger and concern. The United Nations…

Cladding Update

Many constituents have contacted me about the ongoing issue of unsafe cladding. I know how stressful and difficult the cladding scandal is for so many leaseholders, not least because so many of my constituents in Leeds have been affected. It is completely wrong that they should be asked to pay…

First
Prev
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Next
Last